Composition for Year 5 English: Improve Your Writing Skills

Question 1

What is the main purpose of a paragraph?

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To present a main idea and supporting details.

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To introduce the topic of the text.

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To summarize the main points of the text.

Question 2

What is the difference between a noun and a verb?

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Nouns are people, places, or things, while verbs are actions.

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Nouns are actions, while verbs are people, places, or things.

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Nouns and verbs are the same part of speech.

Question 3

What is the primary use of a comma in a sentence?

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To separate items in a list.

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To show a pause in speech.

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To indicate ownership.

Question 4

What is the main idea of a text?

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The most significant point the author wants to convey.

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The first sentence of the text.

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The last sentence of the text.

Question 5

Why is it important to use strong verbs in writing?

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To create vivid and engaging writing

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To make writing more complex

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To reduce the number of adjectives needed

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To make writing more formal

Question 6

What is the main purpose of using transition words?

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To connect ideas and improve flow

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To repeat important information

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To introduce new topics

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To summarize previous points

Question 7

In the sentence 'The cat sat on the mat', what is the order of the subject, verb, and object?

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Subject - cat, verb - sat, object - mat

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Object - mat, subject - cat, verb - sat

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Verb - sat, subject - cat, object - mat

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There is no subject, verb, or object in this sentence

Question 8

Which of these is a modal verb?

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Can

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Will

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Think

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Walk

Question 9

Why do we use words that paint a picture in our writing?

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To create vivid images

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To tell people facts

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To make people laugh

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To convince people of something

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a type of writing included in this unit?

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Drama

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Storytelling

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Poetry

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Essay writing

Question 11

Why is it important to structure your writing?

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To help the reader follow your ideas easily

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To make your writing sound more complex

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To avoid using the same words repeatedly

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To impress your teacher with your creativity

Question 12

This unit covers which types of writing?

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Storytelling, poetry, and essay writing

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Storytelling and poetry

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Poetry and essay writing

Question 13

What's the benefit of peer review?

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Getting feedback on your writing

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Grading your classmates' work

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Editing your classmates' writing

Question 14

Why is it important to structure your writing?

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To make it easier to read and follow

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To impress the reader

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To avoid repeating yourself

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To make it sound more formal

Question 15

How can you best express your ideas clearly in your writing?

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Use specific and vivid language

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Use long and complex sentences

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Use a lot of technical jargon

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Avoid using contractions

Question 16

What is the correct sequence of events in a story?

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Introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

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Beginning, middle, end

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Problem, solution, conclusion

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Setting, characters, conflict, resolution

Question 17

What is a metaphor?

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A comparison between two things, without using the words 'like' or 'as'

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A comparison between two things, using the words 'like' or 'as'

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A description that uses exaggerated language

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A repetition of words or phrases for emphasis

Question 18

Which of the following is a root word?

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Walk

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Walking

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Walked

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Unwalkable

Question 19

When creating a story, which element is crucial?

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A clear and engaging story structure

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Including every detail

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Avoiding descriptive language

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A predictable plotline

Question 20

In the writing process, which step is about reviewing and making changes to improve your writing?

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Editing

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Brainstorming

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Drafting

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Proofreading

Question 21

When writing a suspenseful story, which technique helps keep readers on the edge of their seats?

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Gradually revealing information

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Using lots of adjectives

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Keeping the plot moving quickly

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Using complex vocabulary

Question 22

Which example is a type of literary device used to compare two things?

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Simile

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Paragraph

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Sentence

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Question 23

In descriptive writing, which element is NOT essential for creating a vivid and engaging experience for the reader?

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Using technical and scientific terms

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Using language that appeals to the senses

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Creating a clear and vivid image

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Appealing to the reader's imagination

Question 24

Which of these is NOT covered in this unit on writing?

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Producing scripts

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Telling stories

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Writing poems

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Writing essays

Question 25

What is the best way to start a story that will capture the reader's attention?

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Once upon a time, in a land far, far away...

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Dear Diary,

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In the beginning...

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The End

Question 26

What is the main purpose of writing a paragraph?

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To develop a single main idea and support it with evidence

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To provide evidence for an argument

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To introduce the topic of the essay

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To conclude the essay

Question 27

Which of the following is a characteristic of effective poetry?

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Uses descriptive and vivid language to create imagery

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Follows a strict rhyme scheme

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Uses complicated vocabulary

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Focuses on everyday topics

Question 28

What is the first step in the writing process?

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Brainstorming ideas

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Revising and editing

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Writing a first draft

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Publishing the story

Question 29

Which technique can help you write clear and concise sentences?

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Using active voice instead of passive voice

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Avoiding transitions

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Including unnecessary details

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Using long and complex sentences

Question 30

Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

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As brave as a lion

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In

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And

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The

Question 31

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

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To state the main argument or claim that the essay will support

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To summarize the evidence presented in the essay

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To introduce the topic of the essay

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To provide a personal reflection on the topic

Question 32

In poetry, what is the term used to refer to a collection of lines?

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Stanza

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Meter

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Verse

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Rhyme

Question 33

Which element is crucial in an essay's structure?

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A clear thesis statement

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very short paragraphs

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fancy language

Question 34

What is the primary purpose of a topic sentence?

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To introduce the main idea of a paragraph

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To conclude a paragraph

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To connect two paragraphs

Question 35

What is the typical sequence of events in a story's plot?

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Introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

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Climax, falling action, rising action, introduction, resolution

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Resolution, falling action, climax, rising action, introduction

Question 36

What is a key characteristic of well-written content?

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Clear and concise language

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Overly long and complex sentences

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Frequent use of passive voice

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Extensive use of slang

Question 37

What is the primary function of an outline?

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To plan and organize your writing

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To summarize your final draft

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To enhance creativity

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To check for grammar mistakes

Question 38

Which type of writing is NOT usually taught in this unit?

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Drama

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Essay writing

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Storytelling

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Poetry

Question 39

Which words help connect ideas in a composition and make it flow nicely?

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Connectives

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Nouns

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Verbs

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Adjectives

Question 40

Why do we use paragraphs in compositions?

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To make the information clear and easy to understand

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To make the writing look nice on the page

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To use fewer words

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To make the writing sound more formal

Question 41

What is a key part of a story?

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A plot with a beginning, middle, and end

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Trying to convince someone of something

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Giving facts and information

Question 42

What is the main goal of an essay?

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To share your opinion or explain your ideas

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To make the reader laugh or enjoy themselves

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To tell about a specific event

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To share a personal story

Question 43

What is NOT a characteristic of good poetry?

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Rhyming randomly

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Using descriptive language

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Having a musical sound

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Expressing feelings

Question 44

Which tool helps you find different words to use in your writing?

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Thesaurus

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Map

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Calculator

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Stopwatch

Question 45

What is the reader's role in composition writing?

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To give feedback and suggestions

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To give a grade

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To choose the topic

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To write the first draft