Story Writing Worksheet

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

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