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Narrative

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the goal of writing a narrative?

a)

to create a masterpiece

b)

to have the reader make a choice

c)

to attract the readers at the beginning, keep them engaged until the end

d)

To create and ending that is always funny

2.

The time and location when a story takes place.

a)

Setting

b)

Theme

c)

Exposition

d)

Climax

3.

All narratives or stories have the following: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

a)

Setting

b)

Characters

c)

Conflict

d)

Plot

4.

What is a narrative transition?

a)

Words or phrases that link actions and events

b)

A paragraph

c)

A narrative essay

d)

A sentence that helps the story

5.

What is an example of a narrative transition?

a)

The dog ran

b)

He is running

c)

Later in the day

d)

Eating

6.

Which transition would best fit in the end of the story?

a)

Finally

b)

At first

c)

Suddenly

d)

Just as

7.

Which transition would best fit in the end of the story?

a)

In conclusion

b)

At first

c)

A short while later

d)

Meanwhile

8.

What do transitions help you do in your writing?

a)

They help make my writing flow better from event to event

b)

They help increase how many words I have

c)

They help create more paragraphs in my writing

d)

They help create more sentences in my writing

9.
True or False. Descriptive words are important because they add detail to the story.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
Dialogue is 
a)
Action at the end of the story
b)
The conversation between characters
c)
Authors point of view
d)
Chronological order
11.
The part of the story that ties up all the loose ends and takes care of the conflict
a)
the climax
b)
the theme
c)
the resolution
d)
the introduction
12.

Why do we need to brainstorm before writing a narrative essay?

a)

Because it is fun

b)

It helps us organize our thoughts and ideas before writing.

c)

It is the last step before producing a final draft

d)

I do not know

13.

Choose the sentence with the correct verb.

a)

A number of books have been written on that subject.

b)

A number of books has been written on that subject.

14.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

We were in Florida, and it was a hot and sunny day.

b)

We were in Florida, it was a hot and sunny day.

15.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

When are you going to clean your room, it is starting to stink!

b)

When are you going to clean your room? It is starting to stink!

16.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

My family likes to go camping we go every summer.

b)

I don't like to sleep in a tent, but I will camp in a cabin.

c)

I'm afraid of bugs getting in my sleeping bag, they really scare me.

17.

Name the conjunction in the sentence below.

Monkeys have long tails, but apes have none.

a)

have

b)

long

c)

but

d)

none

18.

Name the conjunction in the sentence below.

Do you know some of the differences between apes and monkeys?

a)

do

b)

of

c)

the

d)

and

19.

Which word below is NOT a CONJUNCTION?

a)

and

b)

but

c)

or

d)

an

20.

Name the conjunction in the sentence below.

The Mississippi River flows southward and increases in width along the way.

a)

the

b)

and

c)

in

d)

along

21.

Find the interjection in the following sentence.

Ouch, it's time to get back to that dictionary.

a)

Ouch

b)

time

c)

back

d)

dictionary

22.

Find the interjection in the following sentence.

Jack will carry it for me. Hooray!

a)

Jack

b)

will carry

c)

for me

d)

hooray

23.
The part of the introduction that catches the reader's attention is called the...?
a)
Hook
b)
Background Information
c)
Thesis Statement
d)
Claim 
24.

What do you put around a speakers exact words?

a)

a comma

b)

an exclamation point

c)

quotation marks

d)

an emoji

25.

Which of the following are quotation marks?

a)

,

b)

"

c)

!

d)

?

26.

__________ the first word of a quotation and the first word of every sentence.

a)

underline

b)

indent

c)

capitalize

d)

make it lowercase

27.

Choose the sentence that uses quotation marks correctly.

a)

Ms. Evans said, you are my sunshine!"

b)

Ms. Evans said, You are my sunshine!"

c)

Ms. Evans said, "You are my sunshine"!

d)

Ms. Evans said, "You are my sunshine!"

28.

Which of the following sentences is written correctly?

a)

Mrs. Mullins exclaimed, Fairview students are AWESOME!"

b)

Mrs. Mullins exclaimed, "fairview students are AWESOME!"

c)

Mrs. Mullins exclaimed, "Fairview students are AWESOME"!

d)

Mrs. Mullins exclaimed, "Fairview students are AWESOME!"

29.

Which of the following sentences are written correctly?

a)

Ms. Evans always says, "Our class is a family who takes care of each other.

b)

Ms. Evans always says, "our class is a family who takes care of each other."

c)

Ms. Evans always says, "Our class is a family who takes care of each other."

d)

"Ms. Evans always says, Our class is a family who takes care of each other."

30.

Select the sentence that is written correctly.

a)

Leilani stated that she, "Loves being at school!"

b)

Leilani stated that she, Loves being at school!"

c)

Leilani stated that she, "Loves being at school"

d)

"Leilani stated that she, Loves being at school!"

31.

Select the sentence that is written correctly.

a)

Sophie said, "I always treat others with kindness.

b)

Sophie said, "i always treat others with kindness."

c)

Sophie "said, I always treat others with kindness."

d)

Sophie said, "I always treat others with kindness."

32.

Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

a)

Trecson said, "I have read all of the Harry Potter books."

b)

Trecson said, "i have read all of the Harry Potter books."

c)

Trecson said, "I have read all of the Harry Potter books."

d)

"Trecson said, I have read all of the Harry Potter books?"

33.

What is a narrative?

a)

A story

b)

An experience

c)

A description

d)

A fiction

34.

Does a narrative

a)

Inform the reader about a topic.

b)

Express an authors opinion.

c)

Tell a story with characters, setting, and a problem.

35.

What information can you find in the exposition?

a)

Who the protagonist meets on their journey

b)

What happens to the protagonist at the end

c)

What lesson the protagonist learns

d)

Where the story takes place

36.

We usually find out what the conflict is during the _______ stage.

a)

Rising Action

b)

Climax

c)

Resolution

d)

Antagonist

37.

What is this part of the plot diagram called?

a)

Rising Action

b)

Exposition

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

38.

Conflict describes the _________ of the story.

a)

Answers

b)

Problem

c)

Questions

d)

Hero

39.

Which part of the plot diagram is the most tense or emotional moment?

a)

Exposition

b)

Climax

c)

Rising Action

d)

Falling Action

40.
The people or animals that take part in the action of a story are called ________________.
a)
Characters
b)
Plot
c)
Setting
d)
Author
41.

Setting is the ___________________ of the action of the story.

a)

Problem

b)

Solution

c)

time and place

d)

plot

42.
A brief introduction of the setting, characters, and opening situation. 
a)
Rising Action
b)
Exposition
c)
Climax
d)
Resolution
43.
A struggle between opposing forces. The problem of the story. 
a)
Exposition
b)
Climax
c)
Rising Action
d)
Conflict
44.
A series of main events that leads to the climax. 
a)
Exposition
b)
Climax
c)
Falling Action
d)
`Rising Action
45.
The turning point of the story. 
a)
Expostion
b)
Resolution
c)
Climax
d)
Falling Action
46.
The events that follow the climax, which lessen the conflict.
a)
Exposition
b)
Rising Action 
c)
Falling Action
d)
Resolution
47.
The story's conclusion. The outcome of the conflict. 
a)
Exposition
b)
Rising Action
c)
Climax
d)
Resolution
48.

The part of the introduction that catches the reader's attention is called the...?

a)

hook

b)

background information

c)

thesis statement

d)

claim

49.

How can you hook your reader when writing a narrative? Select all the choices that are correct.

a)

Asking a question

b)

Jumping immediately into the middle of the action.

c)

Starting with dialogue between characters.

d)

All the above

50.

We went to the park and the library. _________, we got ice cream.

a)

Then

b)

In conclusion

c)

However

51.

My dog loves to go on walks and play fetch. ___________, he loves to have his tummy rubbed.

a)

Also

b)

For example

c)

Therefore

52.
_____, Mallory painted her room. Then, she bought a new dresser.
a)
Specifically
b)
First
c)
Truly
d)
So
53.

What is the meaning of the transition phrase - In the beginning?

a)

near the start

b)

near the end

c)

near the middle

d)

somewhere in the story

54.

What is the meaning of the transition phrase - In addition?

a)

take away more information

b)

give information to someone

c)

also, add more information/details

d)

adds information that does not support the main idea

55.

What is the meaning of the transition phrase - As a result?

a)

this is the end

b)

this belongs in the middle

c)

happening quickly

d)

because of this

56.

What is the meaning of this transition phrase - However?

a)

tells when something is ending

b)

shows a difference between two sentences/ideas

c)

tells when something is beginning

d)

give further proof

57.

What is the meaning of the transition phrase - For example?

a)

used to begin a composition

b)

adds non-specific or vague details

c)

used to end the composition

d)

used to show a specific case

58.

What is the definition of a transition word?

a)

Words that smoothly connect thoughts and ideas

b)

Words that are about movement

c)

Words that change the meaning of a sentence.

59.

The electricity went out. ______, Sarah could not complete her homework.

a)

In addition to

b)

For instance

c)

Although

d)

Therefore

60.

We live in the same building; ___, we hardly see each other.

a)

Furthermore

b)

However

c)

For example

d)

Similarly

61.

I like to run, _______ I do not like to race others.

a)

for example

b)

in addition to

c)

but

d)

thus

62.

What is the longest part of the plot diagram?

a)

Exposition

b)

Falling Action

c)

Climax

d)

Rising Action

63.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

David, it's time to do your homework, do your chores, and practice the piano right?

b)

David, it's time to do your homework, do your chores, and practice the piano, right?

64.
Which sentence has the correct placement of the comma?
a)
Even though I forgot to take out the trash my mom, let me go to the party.
b)
Even though, I forgot to take out the trash my mom let me go to the party.
c)
Even though I forgot, to take out the trash my mom let me go to the party.
d)
Even though I forgot to take out the trash, my mom let me go to the party.
65.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
Instead of chocolate, I prefer strawberry.
b)
Lazily I, climbed the stairs.
c)
The candle, burned throughout the night.
d)
During, the show I fell asleep.