Diary entry

What is the purpose of diary writing?

• To improve formal writing

• To improve memory

• To improve handwriting

• Recalling the past and looking foward to the next day

In which tense should a diary entry be written?

• Present continuous tense

• Present perfect tense

• Simple past tense

• Future tense

At what time should a diary entry be written?

• Preferably at night before retiring

• At breakfast

• At lunch

• At tea time

What form of English should be used in diary entries?

• One has to be formal

• Perfect English

• Slang and curse words

• One can write false things

In which person should a diary entry be written?

• Second person

• Third person

• First person plural

• First person singular

Which of the following statements are true?

• A good diary is boring

• A good diary is a chore mandated by law

• A good diary is only factual and chronological and written in formal english

• A good diary is witty, sarcastic and self critical in addition to being factual

What should one do in Diary entries?

• Only be factual

• Be brutally honest and express all feelings, thoughts and opinions

• Should record events that only bring happy memories

• Should record events that only bring sad memories

What should write mainly in diary entries?

• Events that are reported in the newspaper

• Events that are telecast on TV

• Interactions with other people

• Events broadcasted on the radio

Should one factualize or fantasize in their diary entry?

• Factual and Fantasize

• Factual

• Fantasize

• All of the above

Should you include a date in your diary entries?

• Yes

• No

• Sometimes