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WorksheetsBrainpop! Types of Writing
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following is most likely to use persuasive writing?
A recipe
A "missing dog" poster
An advertisement
A news article
Which of the following is an example of narrative writing?
You should drink eight glasses of water each day to stay healthy.
Please help save the Amazon rain forest!
I want a new iPod for Christmas
Tim called Rita to ask her to the movies on Saturday
Where might you find descriptive writing?
In a newspaper editorial about political corruption
In a novel set on a strange alien planet in outer space
In the instruction manual for a new stationary bicycle
In a telephone directory
Which type of writing is featured in the following sentence? "You should drink a glass of milk at each meal to build healthy bones."
Persuasive writing
Informative writing
Descriptive writing
Narrative writing
Which type of writing is featured in the following sentence? "Since it was dark outside, I stumbled over a rock and fell on my face."
Persuasive writing
Informative writing
Descriptive writing
Narrative writing
Which type of writing is featured in the following sentence: "In order to solve an algebra problem, you must isolate the variable on one side of the equation."
Persuasive writing
Informative writing
Descriptive writing
Narrative writing
Which of the following sentences is an example of descriptive writing?
Cold weather is good for you. A brisk walk can change your mood.
The air was so cold that my damp hair froze and my nose burned.
I never get cold.
To avoid the cold, it's best to wear a hat and gloves.
What is the main purpose of narrative writing?
To get someone to follow your advice
To provide a word-picture of a person, place, or situation
To tell a story in an interesting way
To explain the best way to complete a certain task
Both narrative writing and descriptive writing can be enhanced by providing lots of details. In the previous sentence, what does "enhanced" mean?
Improved
Delayed
Worsened
Obscured
Which of the following sentences is an example of informative writing?
The paint on the car was the most unusual color, sort of a purple-green mix.
To get to the gas station, make a right at the next light and drive for 1 kilometer.
This car is a great deal; it's 20% off.
Tim peeled out of the driveway and drove the car down the block at 60 kilometers per hour.
