Story Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 88 · 40 questions

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.

1. 1.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
   Soon there were three small eggs in the nest.
   One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
   ___ (a) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (b) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
2. 2.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
   ___
   He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
   He brought the scared kitten down safely.
   Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday.
   Diya painted a birthday card for him.
   ___
   Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
4. 4.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) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
5. 5.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) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) He brought the scared kitten down safely. (c) One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
   ___
   A police officer helped Karan look for him.
   Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
7. 7.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
   ___
   Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
   Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (b) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
8. 8.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
   
   Neel was scared to go into the pool.
   His coach taught him to float in the pool.
   Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
   ___ (a) Tara's model won the first prize. (b) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (c) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly.
9. 9.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) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
    She watered the pot every morning.
    After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
    ___ (a) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (c) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.
11. 11.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree.
    ___
    He brought the scared kitten down safely.
    Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (b) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
13. 13.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) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (b) Priya practised her lines every evening. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
14. 14.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    His coach taught him to float in the pool.
    Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
    By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (b) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. (c) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
    ___
    His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (b) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (c) His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
16. 16.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
    He told his father about the leaking tap.
    His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
    ___ (a) Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (b) Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (c) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.
17. 17.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
    She watered the pot every morning.
    ___
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) His father fixed the tap with a new washer. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
18. 18.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
    He gently picked up the fish in his hands.
    ___
    The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) He put the fish back into the river. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) In the final round, she spelt every word right.
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) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
20. 20.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) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (b) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
21. 21.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.
    ___
    Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) In the final round, she spelt every word right. (b) The family sat by the candles and told stories. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
22. 22.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) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (b) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
23. 23.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) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. (b) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (c) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate.
24. 24.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    ___
    On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
    His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket.
25. 25.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
    At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy.
    ___
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. (c) The family sat by the candles and told stories.
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool.
    ___
    Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms.
    By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) He told his father about the leaking tap.
27. 27.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) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. (b) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. (c) She read the book every night before bed.
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
    ___
    Dev got wet and shivered all the way home.
    Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
29. 29.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot.
    ___
    After a week, a tiny green shoot came up.
    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) Imran found a torch and some candles. (b) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. (c) She watered the pot every morning.
30. 30.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    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) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) Tara decided to build a model volcano. (c) Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
31. 31.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
    Imran found a torch and some candles.
    The family sat by the candles and told stories.
    ___ (a) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (b) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (c) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad.
32. 32.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. (b) Arjun woke up with a bad cough. (c) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
33. 33.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) Tara's model won the first prize. (c) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes.
34. 34.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    He flew the kite high above the roof.
    Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
    Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. (b) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (c) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla.
35. 35.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) Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. (b) Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. (c) The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
36. 36.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
    Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (b) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
37. 37.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) On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. (b) The train left the station with a loud whistle. (c) Diya painted a birthday card for him.
38. 38.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
    ___
    Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day.
    In the final round, she spelt every word right.
    Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. (c) Tara decided to build a model volcano.
39. 39.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) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (b) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
40. 40.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 told his father about the leaking tap. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.

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