The Karnataka SSLC Exams 2025 are fast approaching, and students are gearing up to face the challenges ahead. One of the most important sections of the exam is the story writing section, where students are asked to develop a story using given clues. This section carries 3 marks, and practicing with likely sample stories can help students enhance their writing skills and boost their confidence.
The key to performing well in this section is to develop a coherent, engaging, and well-structured story that uses the clues effectively. By practicing various story development exercises, students can improve their ability to think quickly, organize their thoughts, and write clearly under time constraints. It is important to remember that the story should not only be relevant to the clues provided but also convey a meaningful message or moral. Regular practice will make students better prepared for the exam and help them score well in this section
There was a dog — hungry — search — juicy piece of bone. He thought — his place and enjoy it — cross a bridge — the dog saw his own reflection — another dog — in his mouth — greedy — piece of bone — his mouth — reflection — As soon as — into the river — river — home hungry. Moral of the story : — be greedy.
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There was a dog who was feeling very hungry. He searched everywhere for food, sniffing around the streets and alleys. After a while, he found a juicy piece of bone. His eyes lit up with joy as he grabbed it and started to make his way to a quiet place where he could enjoy it in peace. The dog crossed a small bridge and was heading toward a calm spot by the river when he noticed something strange. He looked down into the water and saw his own reflection staring back at him. But in his reflection, he noticed that there was another dog with an even bigger piece of bone in its mouth! Greediness overtook the dog, and he thought to himself, “Why should I settle for this small bone when I could have that larger one?” In his excitement, he opened his mouth wide to grab the bigger bone from his reflection, thinking it was another dog’s bone. As soon as he opened his mouth to snatch it, the bone he was holding fell into the river. The dog watched helplessly as the current carried the bone away. Now, he was left with nothing—no bone, no food, and still hungry. The dog walked home, feeling sad and regretful. His greed had cost him his meal. Moral of the story: Don’t be greedy, or you may lose what you already have. |
King Solomon — famous for wisdom — Queen Sheba wanted to test his wisdom — king came to her court — queen offered two garlands of roses natural and artificial — asked king to choose natural garland without touching. Then — king opened the window — bees flew inside — sat on real roses — king identified the real garland — the queen was impressed.
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King Solomon was known far and wide for his wisdom. His reputation reached even the distant lands of the Queen of Sheba, who ruled over a vast and prosperous kingdom. Intrigued by the tales of his intelligence, she decided to test his wisdom herself to see if the rumors were true. One day, the Queen invited King Solomon to her court. She had prepared a special challenge to test his famous wisdom. When King Solomon arrived, the Queen greeted him warmly and presented him with two garlands of roses. One garland was made of natural, real roses, and the other was crafted from artificial flowers, so lifelike that even the most discerning person might find it difficult to tell the difference. The Queen smiled and asked the King to choose the garland that was made of real roses. However, she gave him a special condition: he was not allowed to touch the garlands. She wanted to see how sharp his mind truly was. King Solomon stood quietly for a moment, observing the garlands closely. He thought carefully about the problem. Then, without hesitation, he opened a nearby window. As soon as the window was opened, a few bees flew in, buzzing around the room. The bees immediately flew to one of the garlands and began to land on the real roses, drawn to their natural fragrance. The King smiled and pointed to the garland the bees had chosen. “This garland,” he said, “is the one made of real roses, for the bees would never be attracted to the artificial flowers.” The Queen of Sheba was thoroughly impressed by his wisdom and insight. She had tested him with a difficult puzzle, but King Solomon had solved it with ease and cleverness, proving once again why he was the wisest ruler in the land. Moral of the story: True wisdom comes from keen observation and understanding, not just from appearances. |
A silly shepherd boy — rearing sheep in woods — wants to check — villagers nearby — cries ‘wolf-wolf’ — villagers came to help — boy laughs — this repeated few times — villagers decided — not to respond any more — one day — the wolf comes — boy feared — cried for help — villagers didn’t come for help — wolf attacked the sheep
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Once upon a time, there was a silly shepherd boy who was entrusted with the care of a flock of sheep. He lived in a small village, and his job was to graze the sheep in the woods and make sure they were safe. However, the boy, feeling bored and wanting to amuse himself, thought of a mischievous idea. One day, as he was watching over the sheep, he decided to test the villagers’ reaction. He cried out loudly, “Wolf! Wolf! The wolf is attacking the sheep!” The villagers, who were working in the fields nearby, immediately dropped what they were doing and rushed to his aid, worried about the safety of the sheep. When they arrived, the shepherd boy burst into laughter, finding great amusement in tricking them. “There’s no wolf,” he said, still laughing at the villagers who were out of breath from rushing to help. The villagers were annoyed but forgave the boy, thinking it was just a silly prank. But the boy found it so funny that he did the same thing again the next day. He cried out, “Wolf! Wolf!” and once again, the villagers came running to help. But when they arrived, they found no wolf, only the shepherd boy laughing at them. This repeated several times, and each time, the villagers grew more and more frustrated. Eventually, they decided not to respond to the boy’s cries anymore. “He’s just playing tricks on us,” they said, “We won’t fall for it again.” Then, one day, as the boy was watching his sheep, he saw a real wolf approach the flock. The wolf was fierce and hungry, and it began to attack the sheep. Terrified, the boy screamed, “Wolf! Wolf! Help! Please help!” But this time, the villagers did not come to his aid. They had learned not to trust his false alarms. The wolf continued its attack, and the boy watched helplessly as it scattered the sheep. By the time the villagers finally arrived, it was too late. The sheep had been harmed, and the boy felt deep regret. Moral of the story: Liars are not believed, even when they tell the truth. |
There was a poor boy — selling milk — pay school fee — one day he was hungry — asked food — nobody gave — finally a girl offered a glass of milk — refused to take money — after some years the girl fell ill — treated by a doctor — after recovery — to pay the bill — but the bill was paid already and written on the bill ‘Paid in full, with a glass of milk’.
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Once upon a time, there was a poor boy named Raghav who worked hard every day to make ends meet. He sold milk in the local market, earning just enough to pay for his school fees and help his family. Every morning, he would take his milk cart and walk through the village, hoping to make enough money to get by. One day, while he was walking through the streets, hunger began to gnaw at him. He hadn’t had a proper meal all day and felt weak from exhaustion. He decided to stop at a few houses and ask for some food, hoping that someone might be kind enough to help him. But when he knocked on the doors, nobody answered or offered him anything to eat. Each time, he was turned away. Just as he was about to give up, a young girl named Meera, who lived in a small house on the outskirts of the village, noticed him standing by her door. She could see the exhaustion in his eyes and knew he was hungry. Without a second thought, Meera invited him inside and offered him a glass of fresh milk. Raghav was overwhelmed with gratitude. He hadn’t expected such kindness from anyone, and he drank the milk eagerly. Meera, seeing how desperately he needed help, refused to take any money from him. “No need to pay,” she said. “This is just a small gesture of kindness. Please, take care of yourself.” Raghav thanked her deeply before leaving, feeling a renewed sense of hope. Little did he know, that glass of milk would come back to him in an unexpected way. Years passed, and Raghav grew up to become a skilled doctor. He set up a small clinic in the village, offering medical treatment to those who couldn’t afford it. One day, a woman came into his clinic, gravely ill. It was Meera. She had fallen severely sick and needed immediate medical attention. Raghav did everything he could to treat her, using all his knowledge and resources. After several days of care, Meera’s condition improved, and she made a full recovery. When it came time to settle the bill, Meera was surprised to learn that it had already been paid. Written across the bill were the words: “Paid in full, with a glass of milk.” Meera smiled, remembering the kind boy she had once helped all those years ago. Raghav had repaid her kindness with more than just medical treatment—he had given her the gift of life. The two of them shared a moment of gratitude, knowing that true kindness always comes full circle. Moral of the story: Kindness always comes back, sometimes in unexpected ways. |
One day — a farmer called his son — grazing sheep everyday — went bored — have some fun — he shouted — wolf ! wolf ! — villagers ran — reached — realized — no wolf — he was kidding — the villagers — furious — yelled — creating chaos and panic — on the next day — boy shouted — wolf ! wolf boy shouted — Wolf ! wolf ! — villagers ran again – got angry -on the same day – the boy shouted wolf ! wolf ! but it was an actual wolf interest — Villagers showed no interest – believed — the boy — joking.
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One day, a farmer called his young son to the fields where he was grazing the sheep. The boy had been tending to the flock every day for weeks, and the repetitive task had started to bore him. The boy, seeking some excitement, decided to have a bit of fun. He thought, “Why not play a little trick on the villagers?” So, with a mischievous grin, the boy climbed to a higher spot, looked around at the peaceful surroundings, and shouted loudly, “Wolf! Wolf! A wolf is attacking the sheep!” The villagers, who lived nearby, were always on the lookout for the safety of their community. As soon as they heard the boy’s cries for help, they dropped whatever they were doing and rushed to the field. They ran through the fields, panting with effort, only to arrive and find the boy laughing and the sheep perfectly safe. There was no wolf in sight. The boy laughed even harder, enjoying the look of shock on their faces. “There’s no wolf,” he said with a grin, “I was just having some fun!” The villagers, though embarrassed, understood it was a prank. But they were not amused. They scolded the boy for causing panic and creating unnecessary chaos. They warned him that if he ever played such tricks again, they wouldn’t come running to his aid. They left angrily, muttering among themselves about the foolishness of the boy. The next day, the boy, feeling bored again, decided to repeat his trick. He shouted, “Wolf! Wolf! The wolf is here! Help, help!” This time, the villagers were already suspicious of his behavior. Still, they hurried to the fields, determined to help. When they reached the field, once again, they found no wolf. The boy was grinning, obviously enjoying the confusion he had caused. The villagers were now even more furious than before. They scolded him sharply and warned him that if he ever cried “Wolf!” again, they would not come to his aid. The boy, feeling a little guilty, promised not to do it again. But on the very same day, as the boy was watching over his flock, a real wolf appeared out of the bushes. It was fierce and hungry, and it lunged at the sheep. The boy, terrified, immediately screamed, “Wolf! Wolf! Help! Please help!” But this time, the villagers, who had been tricked twice before, did not believe him. They assumed he was playing another prank. They ignored his cries for help, thinking he was only joking again. The wolf attacked the sheep, and by the time the villagers arrived, it was too late. The sheep had been harmed, and the boy was left heartbroken, regretting his actions. Moral of the story: If you lie and deceive others too many times, they will stop believing you when you tell the truth. |
A wolf — eating greedily — bone stuck in the throat — goes to the crane — help — I will reward — crane — puts long beak — wolf’s throat — takes out bone — asks reward — wolf — be thankful — did not eat you — crane foolish
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Once upon a time in a dense forest, there lived a hungry wolf. One day, the wolf found a juicy carcass and began to eat greedily. He devoured the meat with great pleasure, savoring each bite. However, in his haste to eat, a bone got stuck in his throat, and he began to choke. The wolf struggled to breathe, feeling desperate and in pain. The wolf looked around frantically, hoping for help. Just then, he spotted a crane nearby, walking along the edge of the river. The wolf immediately called out, “Crane! Crane! Please help me! A bone is stuck in my throat, and I can’t get it out. If you help me, I will reward you generously.” The crane, who was known for his kind heart, immediately felt sympathy for the wolf. Although the wolf was known to be dangerous, the crane decided to help, seeing the wolf in distress. “I will help you, but you must keep your promise to reward me,” the crane said cautiously. The wolf nodded eagerly, his eyes filled with relief. “I promise, I will reward you handsomely for your kindness.” The crane then extended his long beak into the wolf’s throat and carefully worked to remove the bone. After several tries, the crane finally managed to dislodge the bone and the wolf could breathe freely again. Feeling much better, the wolf stood up, stretched, and grinned. “Thank you for your help, crane. Now, as promised, I will reward you.” The crane, eager for his reward, asked, “What will my reward be?” The wolf sneered at the crane and said, “Your reward is that I didn’t eat you after you put your beak in my mouth. Be thankful for that.” The crane was shocked. He had expected a generous reward, but instead, he was given only a cruel response. Realizing that he had been foolish to trust the wolf, the crane flew away, feeling both angry and betrayed. Moral of the story: Never trust someone who has a reputation for being greedy and untrustworthy. |
In a village — two women started quarrelling — claiming the child of their own — No one is ready to listen to the words of neighbours — went to the wise judge — listened the case with patience — judge ordered to cut the right hand of the child — soon one of the women cried out — child not belongs to her — don’t cut the hand — other woman remained silent — judge came to know the truth — gave the judgement and told the possession of the child
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In a small village, there lived two women, each with a young child. One day, an unfortunate incident occurred that caused a quarrel between them. The two women started shouting at each other, each claiming that the child belonged to her. Neither was willing to listen to the words of the neighbors, who tried to intervene and calm them down. The dispute grew louder, with both women stubbornly insisting that the child was hers. The neighbors, unable to resolve the issue, decided to take the matter to the wise judge who lived in the nearby town. The judge, known for his wisdom and fair judgment, patiently listened to both women as they presented their sides of the story. Each woman spoke passionately, but neither was able to prove her claim with certainty. The judge took a deep breath and, after considering the situation, decided on a unique way to settle the matter. With a calm voice, he ordered, “Bring the child to me. I will cut the right hand of the child to find out who the real mother is.” The women were shocked by the harshness of the judgment, but the judge explained that it was the only way to reveal the truth. As the guard approached the child with a sharp knife, one of the women suddenly cried out in desperation. “Wait! Stop! The child is not mine! Don’t cut the hand! I am not the mother!” The judge immediately stopped the proceedings and turned to the other woman. She remained completely silent, watching the child with a cold expression. The judge, now certain of the truth, made his decision. “Since you have shown no concern for the child’s well-being,” the judge said, pointing to the silent woman, “the child does not belong to you. You are not the true mother.” The judge then turned to the woman who had cried out in protest. “You are the true mother, for only a mother would sacrifice her claim to the child to save its life. The child belongs to you.” The woman who had been silent was astonished and ashamed, while the true mother embraced her child, relieved that the judge had seen through the deception. Moral of the story: A mother’s love is selfless, and the truth will always be revealed in the end. |
