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Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 80 · 40 questions
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Writing tip (Start, problem, solution): Beginning: introduces the character and the situation. Middle: what happens next — the problem and what the character does. Ending: the problem is solved and we know how the character feels.

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  1. 1.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

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    The train left the station with a loud whistle.
    Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
    At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.     (a) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
  2. 2.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
    Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
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    Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.     (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
  3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.

    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
    ___     (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (c) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.
  4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

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    She shaped the volcano with clay and paint.
    At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam.
    Tara's model won the first prize.     (a) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
  5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.

    Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
    Priya practised her lines every evening.
    On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
    ___     (a) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) Tara's model won the first prize.
  6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
    The train left the station with a loud whistle.
    ___
    At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.     (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
  7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Rohan's team had a big football match.
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    On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
    His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.     (a) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) The train left the station with a loud whistle.
  8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
    ___
    Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.     (a) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
  9. 9.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
    She read the book every night before bed.
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    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.     (a) He put the fish back into the river. (b) Her little brother spilled juice on the book. (c) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
  10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.

    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
    The train left the station with a loud whistle.
    Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
    ___     (a) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
  11. 11.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
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    After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick.     (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
  12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
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    In the final round, she spelt every word right.
    Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.     (a) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles.
  13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
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    The family sat by the candles and told stories.
    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.     (a) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) Imran found a torch and some candles.
  14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
    ___
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.     (a) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (b) She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. (c) She read the book every night before bed.
  15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
    On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
    His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.     (a) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
  16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
    Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
    ___
    Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.     (a) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. (c) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
  17. 17.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

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    She read the book every night before bed.
    Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it.     (a) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (b) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
  18. 18.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.

    Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
    Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
    In the final round, she spelt every word right.
    ___     (a) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) The park looked clean and green again.
  19. 19.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
    ___
    One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
    Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.     (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
  20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
    Priya practised her lines every evening.
    ___
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.     (a) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (b) A police officer helped Karan look for him. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
  21. 21.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
    Imran found a torch and some candles.
    ___
    When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.     (a) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
  22. 22.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
    Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
    ___
    Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.     (a) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
  23. 23.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    ___
    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.     (a) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (b) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
  24. 24.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    Priya practised her lines every evening.
    On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.     (a) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (c) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
  25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
    ___
    He put the fish back into the river.
    The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.     (a) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (b) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
  26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    At last she found the ring under the sofa.
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.     (a) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (b) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
  27. 27.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
    ___
    Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow.
    Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.     (a) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
  28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

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    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    In two days, Arjun felt well again.     (a) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (b) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (c) Ananya entered the school spelling contest.
  29. 29.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
    ___
    On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
    Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.     (a) Priya practised her lines every evening. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) She read the book every night before bed.
  30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    ___
    In two days, Arjun felt well again.     (a) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (c) They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
  31. 31.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.

    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
    She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
    Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
    ___     (a) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
  32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.

    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    ___     (a) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) In two days, Arjun felt well again.
  33. 33.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
    ___
    Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.     (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
  34. 34.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.

    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
    In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
    A police officer helped Karan look for him.
    ___     (a) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (c) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.
  35. 35.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
    ___
    His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
    Omkar was glad that no water was wasted.     (a) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) The train left the station with a loud whistle.
  36. 36.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.

    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
    ___
    At last she found the ring under the sofa.
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.     (a) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (b) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
  37. 37.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
    He put the fish back into the river.
    The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.     (a) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (b) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (c) Tara decided to build a model volcano.
  38. 38.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
    Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
    The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.     (a) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
  39. 39.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.

    ___
    On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
    Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
    Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.     (a) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
  40. 40.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.

    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
    On the way home, heavy rain began to fall.
    Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
    ___     (a) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (b) The park looked clean and green again. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.

Answer key

  1. Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
  2. Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
  3. The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha.
  4. Tara decided to build a model volcano.
  5. Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
  6. Hours later, the train climbed into the hills.
  7. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
  8. She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
  9. Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
  10. At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
  11. She watered the pot every morning.
  12. Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
  13. Imran found a torch and some candles.
  14. She read the book every night before bed.
  15. Rohan's team had a big football match.
  16. In the final round, she spelt every word right.
  17. Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs.
  18. Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy.
  19. Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
  20. On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
  21. The family sat by the candles and told stories.
  22. One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
  23. Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
  24. Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
  25. He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
  26. Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
  27. Diya painted a birthday card for him.
  28. Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
  29. Priya practised her lines every evening.
  30. The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
  31. Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
  32. In two days, Arjun felt well again.
  33. She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
  34. Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel.
  35. He told his father about the leaking tap.
  36. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
  37. Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
  38. Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
  39. Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
  40. Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.

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