Language future in narrative text

Which tense is most commonly used in narrative text?

• A. Present tense

• B. Past tense

• C. Future tense

• Present perfect tense

The purpose of action verbs in a narrative is to:

• A. Explain the background of the story

• B. Describe the emotions of characters

• C. Drive the plot forward through character actions

• D. Conclude the story

Which of the following is an example of a time connective?

• A. Slowly

• B. Suddenly

• C. After that

• D. Beautifully

Why is descriptive language important in a narrative text?

• A. To explain the sequence of events

• B. To describe the setting and emotions more clearly

• C. To provide dialogue between characters

• D. To make the story shorter

What distinguishes direct speech from indirect speech in a narrative?

• A. Direct speech uses quotation marks, while indirect speech does not

• B. Direct speech talks about the future, while indirect speech talks about the past

• C. Direct speech is always longer than indirect speech

• D. Indirect speech uses past tense verbs, direct speech does not

Pronouns are used in a narrative to:

• A. Replace nouns to avoid repetition

• B. Explain actions in the story

• C. Describe the mood of the story

• D. Provide additional information

An example of an adverb of place in a narrative is:

• A. Quickly

• B. Yesterday

• C. In the park

• D. Slowly

What is the function of dialogue in a narrative?

• A. To make the story longer

• B. To show actions performed by the characters

• C. To reveal character traits and advance the plot

• D. To end the story more quickly

What is the effect of using the past tense in a narrative?

• A. It makes the story feel more dynamic and immediate

• B. It gives the impression that the story has already concluded

• C. It reduces tension in the story

• D. It makes the story longer

How do adjectives affect the reader’s perception of characters or setting in a narrative?

• A. Adjectives help describe actions

• B. Adjectives clarify the sequence of events

• C. Adjectives provide details that shape the reader’s view of characters or setting

• D. Adjectives are not important in a narrative