Story Writing Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 13: Story: beginning, middle and ending · Set 98 · 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 BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   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) Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. (b) Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. (c) One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out.
2. 2.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
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   Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
   Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
3. 3.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
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   At last she found the ring under the sofa.
   Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) He told his father about the leaking tap. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
4. 4.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   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) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg. (c) Priya got the role of a queen in the school play.
5. 5.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   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) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (b) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (c) Rohan's team had a big football match.
6. 6.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
   
   Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks.
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   Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell.
   Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. (b) Imran found a torch and some candles. (c) He flew the kite high above the roof.
7. 7.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) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen. (b) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (c) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends.
8. 8.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) Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
9. 9.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
   
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   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) Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning.
10. 10.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle.
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    A police officer helped Karan look for him.
    Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle.
11. 11.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) Karan went to the mela with his uncle. (b) A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. (c) Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
12. 12.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping.
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    His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
    Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) He flew the kite high above the roof. (b) He told his father about the leaking tap. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
13. 13.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the ENDING of the story.
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match.
    Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
    On the day of the match, he scored a goal.
    ___ (a) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (b) Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (c) His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled.
14. 14.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) Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (b) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (c) Everyone clapped loudly for the queen.
15. 15.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough.
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    The doctor gave him some cough medicine.
    In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (b) He asked his friends to help clean the park. (c) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
16. 16.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.
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    The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (b) He put the fish back into the river. (c) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy.
17. 17.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    Nisha searched the whole house for the ring.
    At last she found the ring under the sofa.
    Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) Neel was scared to go into the pool. (b) Isha planted a bean seed in a small pot. (c) Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring.
18. 18.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) On the day of the match, he scored a goal. (b) At last she found the ring under the sofa. (c) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven.
19. 19.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) Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. (b) Imran found a torch and some candles. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
20. 20.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class.
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    Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch.
    Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. (c) His coach taught him to float in the pool.
21. 21.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) She read the book every night before bed. (b) His coach taught him to float in the pool. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
22. 22.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) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (b) When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (c) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten.
23. 23.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) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (b) In two days, Arjun felt well again. (c) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy.
24. 24.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.
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    Soon the plant had beans for Isha to pick. (a) After a week, a tiny green shoot came up. (b) Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
25. 25.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) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (c) The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled.
26. 26.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window.
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    One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs.
    Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. (b) He flew the kite high above the roof. (c) Dad took Arjun to the doctor.
27. 27.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
    He brought the scared kitten down safely.
    Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (a) Ananya entered the school spelling contest. (b) Farhan heard a kitten meowing in a tree. (c) Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank.
28. 28.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park.
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    They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks.
    The park looked clean and green again. (a) Dad took Arjun to the doctor. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) He asked his friends to help clean the park.
29. 29.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool.
    His coach taught him to float in the pool.
    ___
    By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. (b) Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. (c) His father fixed the tap with a new washer.
30. 30.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) She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. (b) Diya painted a birthday card for him. (c) He fetched a ladder and climbed up carefully.
31. 31.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) Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets.
32. 32.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) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (b) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (c) At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy.
33. 33.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) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (c) Mum smiled when she tasted the cake.
34. 34.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the BEGINNING of the story.
    
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    Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up.
    Zoya's parents took Mrs Rao to the clinic.
    Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (a) Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. (b) Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. (c) Mrs Rao next door slipped and hurt her leg.
35. 35.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) Mrs Rao thanked Zoya with a box of sweets. (b) The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (c) Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy.
36. 36.Which sentence fits the gap? It is the MIDDLE of the story.
    
    Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum.
    She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
    ___
    Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (b) Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. (c) Her little brother spilled juice on the book.
37. 37.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) Zoya ran to help Mrs Rao get up. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl.
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) The doctor gave him some cough medicine. (b) Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. (c) On stage, Priya spoke her lines perfectly.
39. 39.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) She read the book every night before bed. (b) He gently picked up the fish in his hands. (c) Rohan practised kicking the ball every day.
40. 40.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) Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (b) Farhan's family decided to keep the kitten. (c) By summer, Neel could swim across the pool.

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