Narrative Writing skills

Which of the following are examples of expanded noun phrases?

• The fluffy, brown rabbit that was hopping through the sunny meadow.
• The rabbit.
• A fast car.
• The tall, green tree with bright leaves.

What is a fronted adverbial?

• A phrase at the start of a sentence that describes how, where, when, or why an action occurs.
• A type of noun that describes a person, place, or thing.
• A punctuation mark used to show possession.
• A word that describes an action but does not end in '-ly'.

What do adverbs typically describe in a sentence?

• How, when, or where an action happens.
• The subject of the sentence.
• The ending of a sentence.
• The main idea of the story.

How do you punctuate direct speech correctly?

• Use parentheses around the spoken words.
• Use commas to separate the dialogue from the rest of the sentence.
• Use a full stop at the end of the spoken words.
• Use quotation marks to enclose the spoken words.

Which of the following sentences uses a fronted adverbial?

• Quickly, the rabbit hopped away.
• The rabbit hopped away quickly.
• The rabbit is very fast.
• Happily, he played in the field.

What is the purpose of an apostrophe in writing?

• To show possession, like in 'the rabbit's burrow'.
• To indicate a pause in speech.
• To show that letters are omitted, like in 'it's' for 'it is'.
• To end a sentence with a question.

What can you include in your writing to make it more vivid?

• Only one adjective per noun.
• Simple sentences without detail.
• Direct speech to show characters' voices.
• Expanded noun phrases with adjectives.

Which of the following sentences contains an example of direct speech?

• The rabbit said, 'I am very fast!'.
• The rabbit is fast.
• The rabbit quickly hopped away.
• He said he was fast.

What should you remember when using apostrophes?

• They can show possession and omitted letters.
• They can replace commas in a sentence.
• They are used to end a sentence.
• They are only used in direct speech.

Why is it important to share your writing with a partner?

• To keep writing a secret.
• To avoid writing more stories.
• To compare who writes better.
• To give and receive feedback on writing techniques.