Writing a Day

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