Master Writing Skills: Narrative and Non-Fiction for Year 5 English

Question 1

In a story, the author writes, 'The house stood tall and proud, like a majestic sentinel guarding the town.' How does this use of figurative language enhance the description of the house?

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It makes the house seem like a living being, adding personality and emotion to the description.

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It provides a detailed physical description of the house, such as its size and shape.

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It establishes the time period in which the story is set, making it more historically accurate.

Question 2

What is the most important information to include in the introduction of a biography?

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The person's birth details

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The person's achievements

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The person's physical appearance

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The person's favorite activities

Question 3

In a story, the main character often goes through a journey of change. How does the plot help the main character change throughout the story?

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The plot creates challenges and obstacles that test the character's abilities, leading to their growth and transformation.

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The plot only provides the background and setting for the story, it does not influence the character's development.

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The plot is not related to the character's development, it only affects the other characters in the story.

Question 4

In 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe', how does Lucy's character change? Choose an example from the story to explain your answer.

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Lucy becomes braver and more confident when she faces challenges in Narnia.

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Lucy learns the importance of following rules and obeying authority.

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Lucy's personality remains unchanged throughout the story.

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Lucy becomes more pessimistic and doubtful as she learns about Narnia.

Question 5

In a narrative story, the main character often goes on a journey. How might an author use setting, plot, and characters to show this journey?

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Setting provides the background, plot shows the steps, and characters experience the journey.

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Setting introduces characters, plot creates suspense, and characters solve the conflict.

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Setting creates the mood, plot introduces conflict, and characters resolve the conflict.

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Setting describes the destination, plot links the settings, and characters introduce the conflict.

Question 6

What's the main goal of non-fiction writing? And what makes it effective?

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Teaching and informing readers with facts, evidence, and a clear structure.

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Sharing personal feelings and experiences, without needing facts or proof.

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Keeping readers entertained with made-up stories and descriptions.

Question 7

When writing a non-fiction text, it's important to research your topic. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of doing research?

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It helps you add your own opinions to your writing.

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It helps ensure that the information you write is accurate.

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It helps you learn more about your topic.

Question 8

How does foreshadowing in a story make readers want to continue reading?

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It provides hints about future events, sparking curiosity and anticipation.

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It explains the characters' motivations and actions.

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It recaps past events.

Question 9

What is the purpose of an encyclopedia entry on the history of medicine, and who is its intended audience?

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To provide a detailed account of medical history for medical students and those interested in the field.

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To entertain readers with stories about famous doctors and medical breakthroughs.

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To persuade readers to pursue a career in medicine.

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To provide a comprehensive overview of all medical topics for laypeople.

Question 10

Which part of a biography provides the most detailed account of the person's life?

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Body

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Introduction

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Conclusion

Question 11

In a narrative story, authors use literary devices to create specific moods and atmospheres. Which of these is NOT a literary device commonly used for this purpose?

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Persuasive Writing

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Foreshadowing

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Simile

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Metaphor

Question 12

In a story, writers use foreshadowing to create excitement or suspense. What is the main purpose of foreshadowing in a story?

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To give clues or hints about what might happen later in the story

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To only appear at the beginning of the story

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To describe where the story takes place

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To have no effect on the plot of the story

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of a narrative story?

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Advanced vocabulary

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Characters

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Setting

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Conflict

Question 14

When writing non-fiction, it is essential to:

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Support your statements with facts and evidence

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Use your imagination

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Write only about your own experiences

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Make the story as exciting as possible

Question 15

Which of these is an effective way to start a narrative story?

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Once upon a time

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In the year 2042

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Dear Diary

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The End

Question 16

Which of these is a characteristic of a well-written non-chronological report?

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Information is clearly organized into subheadings

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Events are presented in the order they happened

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The author's personal opinions are included

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The report is written in the first person

Question 17

What is a primary purpose of writing non-fiction texts?

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To inform

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To entertain

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To persuade

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To express personal feelings

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a type of narrative text?

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Biography

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Short story

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Novel

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Play

Question 19

In a narrative story, what is the most essential element?

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Plot

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Setting

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Characters

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Theme

Question 20

Which technique is used to make a narrative more vivid and engaging?

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Including sensory details

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Creating complex characters

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Sticking to chronological order

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Adding surprise plot twists

Question 21

What technique is commonly used in persuasive essays?

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Appealing to emotions

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Presenting scientific data

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Maintaining objectivity

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Developing detailed character descriptions

Question 22

What is the primary purpose of a descriptive essay?

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To create a vivid and detailed mental picture

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To convince readers to adopt a particular view

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To recount a series of events

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To convey factual information

Question 23

Which of these is NOT a type of text structure used in non-fiction writing?

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Dramatic

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Chronological

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Compare and contrast

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Problem and solution

Question 24

What is NOT a feature of narrative writing?

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Focuses on facts and figures

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Tells a story

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Uses vivid language

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Organizes events in a logical order

Question 25

In a non-fiction text, the author's main purpose is to:

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Share information or convey a message

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Tell a fictional story

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Express personal feelings

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Convince the reader to take action

Question 26

In a non-fiction report, the use of headings and subheadings helps to:

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Organize and present information in a clear and logical way

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Make the text more visually appealing

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Express the author's personal opinions

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Summarize the main points of the text

Question 27

Which type of sentence is used to ask a question?

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Interrogative sentence

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Declarative sentence

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Exclamatory sentence

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Imperative sentence

Question 28

When writing a story, it is important to:

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Use vivid language to create a vivid picture

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Use overly formal language for a more mature sound

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Avoid using contractions to make the story seem more serious

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Write in very long sentences to showcase your vocabulary

Question 29

Which of the following is a common structural feature of a non-fiction text?

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Introduction, body, conclusion

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Rising action, falling action, resolution

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Exposition, conflict, climax

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Problem, solution, evidence

Question 30

When writing non-fiction, it is important to:

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Provide evidence to support your claims

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Use biased language to persuade the reader

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Avoid using subheadings to make the text more concise

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Write in a very casual and informal tone

Question 31

Which of the following is a writing technique that can help engage the reader?

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Using similes and metaphors

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Using technical jargon to sound more intelligent

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Using passive voice to make the writing seem more formal

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Using very long and complex sentences to challenge the reader

Question 32

What is the main purpose of non-fiction writing?

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To inform or explain a topic

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To entertain the reader with a fictional story

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To persuade the audience to agree with a point of view

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To create a world of fantasy and imagination

Question 33

What is the main difference between a narrative and a non-fiction text?

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Narrative texts tell a fictional story while non-fiction texts present factual information

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Non-fiction texts are longer than narrative texts

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Narrative texts use dialogue while non-fiction texts do not

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Non-fiction texts are less interesting than narrative texts

Question 34

When writing a non-fiction text, it is important to:

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Use formal language and avoid slang

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Write in a very personal and informal tone

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Use a lot of technical jargon to sound more intelligent

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Avoid using facts and evidence to support your claims

Question 35

Which feature is not essential in effective narrative writing?

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Inclusion of research data

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Clear structure

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Descriptive language

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Engaging characters

Question 36

When writing a non-fiction report, it is important to:

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Present facts and evidence

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Use informal language

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Include opinions

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Avoid using headings and subheadings

Question 37

Which technique helps structure a narrative effectively?

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Beginning, middle, end

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Cause and effect

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Compare and contrast

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Problem and solution

Question 38

In non-fiction writing, what type of language is appropriate?

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Formal language

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Emotive language

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Technical jargon

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Personal anecdotes

Question 39

When writing a narrative, it is crucial to:

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Use clear and concise language

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Avoid using dialogue

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Focus on detailed descriptions of the setting

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Include unnecessary information

Question 40

Which is not a type of non-fiction writing?

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Novel

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Newspaper article

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Biography

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Instruction manual

Question 41

A purpose of writing a narrative is to:

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Entertain the reader

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Inform the reader

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Persuade the reader

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Explain a concept

Question 42

Which feature is NOT found in narrative writing?

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Factual information

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Plot development

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Character development

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Chronological order

Question 43

Why do writers use descriptive language?

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To help readers visualize and experience the story

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To provide clear information

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To explain complex ideas

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To make the story easier to understand

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a type of non-fiction text?

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Fairy tale

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Autobiography

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Biography

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Journal

Question 45

What's the main purpose of a paragraph?

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To group together sentences about the same topic

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To introduce the topic of a piece of writing

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To connect different ideas

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To summarize the main points of a section

Question 46

Which transition word shows a difference between two ideas?

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However

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Therefore

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Firstly

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Question 47

What is NOT a key feature of a narrative story?

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Facts

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Characters

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Setting

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Plot

Question 48

What is the main goal of a non-fiction text?

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To share factual information

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To entertain the reader

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To persuade the reader

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To tell a fictional story

Question 49

Which structure is commonly used for a non-fiction report?

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Introduction, body, conclusion

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Beginning, middle, end

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Question, answer, conclusion

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Problem, solution, evaluation

Question 50

What is meant by 'varying sentence length' in writing?

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Mixing short and long sentences

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Using only short sentences

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Using only long sentences

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Repeating the same sentence length over and over

Question 51

What is the key difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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Similes compare two things indirectly, while metaphors compare them directly.

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Similes use 'like' or 'as', while metaphors do not.

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Metaphors use 'like' or 'as', while similes do not.

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Metaphors compare two things indirectly, while similes compare them directly.

Question 52

What is the purpose of using transition words or phrases?

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To connect ideas and make writing flow smoothly

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To introduce new characters or settings

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To signal a change in time or place

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To provide extra information

Question 53

Which of these is NOT a type of non-fiction text?

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Poem

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Biography

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Newspaper article

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Science report

Question 54

What is the first stage in the writing process?

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Planning

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Drafting

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Revising

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Editing

Question 55

In a story, which of these is NOT a character, place, or event?

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Facts about the history of knights

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A brave knight

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A magical forest

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A battle between two armies

Question 56

What is the main purpose of a non-fiction text?

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To give information or explain something

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To tell a made-up story

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To persuade the reader to do something

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To entertain the reader with a funny story

Question 57

What is the correct order for the main parts of a non-fiction text?

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Introduction, body, conclusion

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Body, introduction, conclusion

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Conclusion, body, introduction

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Introduction, conclusion, body

Question 58

When writing in the past tense, which ending do you usually add to regular verbs?

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-ed

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-ing

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-s

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-d

Question 59

How can the setting in a story influence the personality of the main character?

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It creates challenges that the character must overcome.

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It has no impact on the character's personality.

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It only serves as a backdrop for the story.

Question 60

In narrative writing, which technique helps create a strong sense of time and place?

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Using descriptive language to paint a vivid picture

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Including historical facts and dates

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Writing in the third person perspective

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Using figurative language such as metaphors and similes

Question 61

What is the primary goal of non-fiction writing?

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To inform or educate the reader about a particular topic

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To entertain the reader with a compelling story

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To persuade the reader to take a specific action

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To express the writer's personal feelings and opinions

Question 62

What is the correct structure for a non-fiction text?

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Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion

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Conclusion, body paragraphs, introduction

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Body paragraphs, conclusion, introduction

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Introduction, conclusion, body paragraphs, conclusion

Question 63

Which technique is commonly used in narrative writing to create suspense or anticipation?

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Foreshadowing

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Including detailed statistics

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Writing in the passive voice

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Adding footnotes for extra information

Question 64

What is the main purpose of a conclusion in a non-fiction text?

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To summarize the main points and wrap up the topic

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To introduce a new topic for discussion

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To provide additional evidence to support the claims made in the body paragraphs

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To ask a question that leaves the reader thinking