Evie and Scarlett are on a rooftop adventure! Which of the following sentences best uses descriptive language to paint a vivid picture of their feline friend?

• The cat was on the roof.

• The sleek, black cat prowled silently across the moonlit rooftop.

• The cat moved.

• The cat was there.

Imagine you're an author like Amelia or Rohan. How would you create suspense in your thrilling story?

• By revealing all the secrets at the beginning.

• By using cliffhangers and unanswered questions.

• By describing everything in detail.

• By using only dialogue.

Imagine you're writing a story. Which sentence best captures the emotion of the character, Sophia?

• She was happy.

• Tears welled up in her eyes as she clutched the letter to her chest.

• She smiled.

• She looked at the letter.

Imagine you're in a magical forest with Aarav and Mira. What's the best way to make the scene come alive?

• By listing objects in the room.

• By using sensory details to describe the environment.

• By stating the time of day.

• By naming the location.

Imagine you're at a birthday party with Priya and Aarav. Which of the following sentences makes you feel like you're tasting the cake?

• The cake was good.

• The warm, chocolate cake melted in my mouth, its rich aroma filling the air.

• The cake was on the table.

• The cake was eaten.

Imagine you're a detective like Alexander, trying to solve a mystery. How can you manipulate pacing to ramp up the tension in your thrilling tale?

• By using long, descriptive paragraphs.

• By using short, quick sentences.

• By using only dialogue.

• By using complex vocabulary.

Imagine you're with Matilda and Arjun in a mysterious old house. Which sentence best creates a suspenseful scenario?

• The door was open.

• The door creaked open slowly, revealing a shadowy figure lurking in the darkness.

• The door was closed.

• The door was there.

Kiara and Benjamin are writing a story. What is a fun way they can build character emotions?

• By describing their physical appearance.

• By showing their reactions to events.

• By listing their favourite foods.

• By stating their age.

Imagine you're with Poppy and Daniel at the park. Which description best paints a vivid picture of your surroundings?

• The park was nice.

• The sun-dappled park was alive with the chatter of birds and the rustle of leaves.

• The park was there.

• The park was empty.

Imagine you're telling a story to Eesha and Henry. How can you use sensory details to make them feel like they're right there in the scene with you?

• By making it longer.

• By helping the reader experience the scene more vividly.

• By confusing the reader.

• By adding unnecessary information.