Free Printable Narrative and Tenses 10

1.

What is the social function of the narrative text?

a)

to tell stories or past events and entertain the readers.

b)

to tell stories or future events and share to the readers.

c)

to tell stories or past events and inform the readers.

d)

to tell stories or present events and inform the readers.

2.

What is complication of the text?

a)

Where the problems in the story developed.

b)

Where the problems in the story is solved.

c)

Where the story is began.

d)

Where the story is ended.

3.

What is the orientation of narrative text?

a)

The end paragraph of the story.

b)

The opening paragraph where the characters of the story are introduced.

c)

The middle paragraph of the story.

d)

The social function of the text.

4.

What is resolution of the text?

a)

Where the problems in the story developed.

b)

Where the problems in the story is solved.

c)

Where the story is began.

d)

Where the story is ended.

5.

The generic structure of narrative text are...

a)

Complication, Resolution, and Orientation.

b)

Resolution, Orientation, and Complication.

c)

Orientation, Resolution, and Complication.

d)

Orientation, Complication, and Resolution.

6.

Cinderella was a young woman living with her step mother and two step sisters. She worked as a servant for them and caters to their every need. She did all the cooking and cleaning, and is treated like a servant. The step sisters were very mean.

When the Prince of the Village sent out invitations to a ball held in his honor to all the villagers, Cinderella begged to go but her step mother would not let her.

The night of the ball arrived, and the sisters and mother laughed and left. Cinderella cried and wished she could attend also. At that moment her Fairy God Mother appeared and used her magic so that Cinderella could attend, giving her a dress, glass slippers, and turning a pumpkin into a carriage. She also informed Cinderella that this spell will only last until midnight

Cinderella went off onto the ball, and while she was there she attracted quite a bit of attention especially from the Prince. The two danced all night, till Cinderella heard the clock chime. She remembered what her god mother said, and dashes off, leaving only a slipper behind. The Prince desperated to find this mystery woman had his assistant go to all the women of the village to find its owner.

Just when all hope was gone the assistant tried the slipper on the step sisters and despite a hard effort the shoe did not fit. Cinderella then tried on the shoe and it fits perfectly shocking everyone, especially her step sisters and evil step mother.

Cinderella married her Prince Charming and lived happily ever after

1. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?

a)

Cinderella worked as servant

b)

Cinderella was a young woman living with her step mother and two step sisters

c)

The step sisters were very mean

d)

Cinderella did all the cooking and cleaning,

7.

A Story From The Farm

Two roosters were fighting fiercely to be the king of the farm. One finally gained advantage and the other surrendered.

The losing rooster slunk away and hid itself in a quiet corner. The winner flew up to a high wall, flapped its wings and crowed its victory, as loud as it could.

Suddenly, an eagle came sailing through the air and carried it off, with its talons. The losing rooster immediately came out of its corner and ruled the farm from then on.

From the text we know that ...

a)

The eagle is friendly with roosters

b)

The roosters are fighting to flap their wings

c)

The eagle had watched them all day

d)

The losing rooster eventually ruled the farm

8.

A Story From The Farm

Two roosters were fighting fiercely to be the king of the farm. One finally gained advantage and the other surrendered.

The losing rooster slunk away and hid itself in a quiet corner. The winner flew up to a high wall, flapped its wings and crowed its victory, as loud as it could.

Suddenly, an eagle came sailing through the air and carried it off, with its talons. The losing rooster immediately came out of its corner and ruled the farm from then on.

What is the main idea of paragraph 3?

a)

An eagle watched the rooster from a distance

b)

The losing rooster came out from its hiding place

c)

The eagle took the winning rooster as its prey

d)

The winning rooster celebrates its winning proudly

9.

A Story From The Farm

Two roosters were fighting fiercely to be the king of the farm. One finally gained advantage and the other surrendered.

The losing rooster slunk away and hid itself in a quiet corner. The winner flew up to a high wall, flapped its wings and crowed its victory, as loud as it could.

Suddenly, an eagle came sailing through the air and carried it off, with its talons. The losing rooster immediately came out of its corner and ruled the farm from then on.

What can we learn from the story?

a)

There's always a bigger enemy in this life

b)

Your friend can be your enemy

c)

Always grab an opportunity before you

d)

Don't be cocky when we have achieved our goal

10.

The Bear and the Two Friends

Once upon a time, two friends walked through the forest. They knew that anything dangerous could happen to them at any time in the forest. So they promised each other that they would remain united in case of danger.

Suddenly, they saw a large bear approaching tern. One of the friends at once climbed a nearby tree. But the other one did not know how to climb. So being led by his common sense, he lay down on the ground breathless, pretending to be a dead man.

The bear came near the man lying on the ground. It smelt his ears and slowly left the place. Because the bear did not touch him, the friend on the tree came down and asked his friend on the ground, "Friend, what did the bear tell you into your ears? "The other friend replied, "He advised me not to believe a false friend."

What can we get from the story?

a)

We have to save ourselves

b)

We have to learn how to climb

c)

Bear will not harm a dead man

d)

True friend always stand by us in ups and downs

11.

The Bear and the Two Friends

Once upon a time, two friends walked through the forest. They knew that anything dangerous could happen to them at any time in the forest. So they promised each other that they would remain united in case of danger.

Suddenly, they saw a large bear approaching tern. One of the friends at once climbed a nearby tree. But the other one did not know how to climb. So being led by his common sense, he lay down on the ground breathless, pretending to be a dead man.

The bear came near the man lying on the ground. It smelt his ears and slowly left the place. Because the bear did not touch him, the friend on the tree came down and asked his friend on the ground, "Friend, what did the bear tell you into your ears? "The other friend replied, "He advised me not to believe a false friend."

"He advised me not to believe a false friend." (Paragraph 3) The underlined word refers to ....

a)

The bear

b)

The dead man

c)

The friend who cannot climb

d)

The friend who climb the tree

12.

The Bear and the Two Friends

Once upon a time, two friends walked through the forest. They knew that anything dangerous could happen to them at any time in the forest. So they promised each other that they would remain united in case of danger.

Suddenly, they saw a large bear approaching tern. One of the friends at once climbed a nearby tree. But the other one did not know how to climb. So being led by his common sense, he lay down on the ground breathless, pretending to be a dead man.

The bear came near the man lying on the ground. It smelt his ears and slowly left the place. Because the bear did not touch him, the friend on the tree came down and asked his friend on the ground, "Friend, what did the bear tell you into your ears? "The other friend replied, "He advised me not to believe a false friend."

Where do you think the story happened?

a)

In the river

b)

In the park

c)

In the forest

d)

In the zoo

13.

A fox fell into a well and couldn’t get out. Fortunately, a thirsty goat came along. Seeing the fox in the well it asked if the water was good. “Good”, said the fox. “It’s the best water I’ve tasted in all my life." Come down and try it yourself. “The goat thought of nothing but how thirsty he was. So he jumped into the well.

When he had drunk enough he looked around but there was no way to get out. Then the fox said, “I have a good idea. You stand on your hind legs and put your forelegs against the side of the well. Then I’ll climb on your back, from there I’ll step on your horns, and I can get out. And when I’m out I’ll help you out of the well.” The goat did as he was asked and the fox got on his back and so out of the well. Then he coolly walked away. The goat called out loudly after him out.

The fox merely turned to him and said, “If you only has as much sense in your head as you have hairs in your beard you wouldn’t have jumped into the well without making sure that you could get out again.

Why did the goat jump into the well? because...

a)

It was hungry

b)

It was sad

c)

It was lazy

d)

It was thirsty

e)

It was good

14.

A fox fell into a well and couldn’t get out. Fortunately, a thirsty goat came along. Seeing the fox in the well it asked if the water was good. “Good”, said the fox. “It’s the best water I’ve tasted in all my life." Come down and try it yourself. “The goat thought of nothing but how thirsty he was. So he jumped into the well.

When he had drunk enough he looked around but there was no way to get out. Then the fox said, “I have a good idea. You stand on your hind legs and put your forelegs against the side of the well. Then I’ll climb on your back, from there I’ll step on your horns, and I can get out. And when I’m out I’ll help you out of the well.” The goat did as he was asked and the fox got on his back and so out of the well. Then he coolly walked away. The goat called out loudly after him out.

The fox merely turned to him and said, “If you only has as much sense in your head as you have hairs in your beard you wouldn’t have jumped into the well without making sure that you could get out again.

What is the type of the previous text ?

a)

Myth

b)

Play

c)

Fable

d)

Fairy Tail

e)

Legend

15.

Once upon a time there was a wife of a rich man fell sick, and soon she closed her eyes and departed. Everyday, Cinderella went out to her mother’s grave, and wept, and she remained pious and good. When winter came, the snow spread a white sheet over the grave, and by the time the spring sun had drawn it off again, the man had taken another wife. The woman had brought with her into the house two daughters, who were beautiful and fairy of face but vile and black of heart. Since then a bad time for the poor step-child began.

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One day the King gave orders for a festival and all the beautiful young girls in the country were invited, in order that his son might choose himself a bride.When the two step-sisters heard that they were to appear among the number, they were delighted, called Cinderella and made to help them grooming, Cinderella obeyed, but wept, because she too would have liked to go with them to dance, and begged her step-mother said” you cannot go with us, you have no clothes and cannot dance.

.

When the step-mother and her daughters had gone away, Cinderella went to her mother’s grave and cried, Shiver and Quiver, My little tree, silver and gold throw down over me.” Suddenly a bird threw down a magnificent gold and silver dress to her,and were golden too. At the party her step-sister and the step-mother however did not recognize her, and thought she must be a foreign princess, for she looked so beautiful in the golden dress.

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The first paragraph is the ………… of the story

a)

orientation

b)

coda

c)

description

d)

resolution

16.

Once upon a time there was a wife of a rich man fell sick, and soon she closed her eyes and departed. Everyday, Cinderella went out to her mother’s grave, and wept, and she remained pious and good. When winter came, the snow spread a white sheet over the grave, and by the time the spring sun had drawn it off again, the man had taken another wife. The woman had brought with her into the house two daughters, who were beautiful and fairy of face but vile and black of heart. Since then a bad time for the poor step-child began.

.

One day the King gave orders for a festival and all the beautiful young girls in the country were invited, in order that his son might choose himself a bride.When the two step-sisters heard that they were to appear among the number, they were delighted, called Cinderella and made to help them grooming, Cinderella obeyed, but wept, because she too would have liked to go with them to dance, and begged her step-mother said” you cannot go with us, you have no clothes and cannot dance.

.

When the step-mother and her daughters had gone away, Cinderella went to her mother’s grave and cried, Shiver and Quiver, My little tree, silver and gold throw down over me.” Suddenly a bird threw down a magnificent gold and silver dress to her,and were golden too. At the party her step-sister and the step-mother however did not recognize her, and thought she must be a foreign princess, for she looked so beautiful in the golden dress.

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The complication stated in paragraph ….

a)

first paragraph

b)

second paragraph

c)

third paragraph

d)

second and third paragraph

17.

Arrange the sentences below into a correct narrative!

(1) At the further of the wood was another pretty cottage

(2) There was once a sweet maid who lived in a pretty cottage

(3) She gave her a red clock with a hood which she always wear

(4) Where grandmother lived in

(5) Everybody loved this little girl, her grandmother loved her most of all

(6) So, people called her Red Riding Hood

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The best arrangement is...

a)

2-1-4-5-3-6

b)

6-2-4-1-5-3

c)

1-2-3-4-5-6

d)

1-5-2-4-6-3

18.

Arrange the sentences below into a correct narrative!

(1) Lake Toba was created because the earth cracked and the mountain exploded because of Batara Guru's wife anger.

(2) Batara Guru married to the woman who was originally a fish and had two daughters.

(3) Batara Guru was angry to his daughters because they ate all of his lunch.

(4) Batara Guru met a beautiful woman and fell in love

(5) Batara Guru broke his promise by telling that his daughters were a fish's daughter.

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The best arrangement is...

a)

4 - 2 - 5 - 1 - 3

b)

4 – 3 – 2 – 5 – 1

c)

1 – 2 – 4 - 3 – 5

d)

4 – 2 – 3 – 5 – 1

19.

Choose the correct verb tenses to complete the sentences.

Just as I _______ (get) into the bath, all the lights _______ (go) off.

a)

got, went

b)

was getting, was going

c)

got, was going

d)

was getting, went

20.

Choose the correct verb tenses to complete the sentences.

I _______ (play) badminton four times a week before I _______ (break) my ankle.

a)

was playing, was breaking

b)

play, was breaking

c)

played, broke

d)

was playing, broke

21.

8. Larry _________in the park when he _____Susan.

a)

was walking,

was seeing

b)

was walking,

saw

c)

walked,

was seeing

d)

walked,

saw

22.

3. He ___________with a child, while she _______up.

a)

was playing, washed

b)

played, was washing

c)

was playing, was washing

d)

played, washed

23.

I __________ (sit) in a cafe when you __________ (call).

a)

sat - called

b)

was sitting - were calling

c)

sat - call

d)

was sitting - called

24.

Susie __________ (watch) a film when she _________ (hear) the noise.

a)

were watching - heard

b)

watched - were hearing

c)

was watching - heard

d)

watched - was hearing

25.

He __________ (take) a shower when the telephone __________ (ring).

a)

took - was ringing

b)

was taking - rang

c)

was taking - was ringing

26.

Choose the correct verb tenses to complete the sentences.

While I _______ (live) in Paris, I _______ (spend) three hours a day travelling to and from work.

a)

was living, was spending

b)

was living, spent

c)

lived, spent

d)

lived, was spending

27.

Choose the correct verb tenses to complete the sentences.

I _______ (hope) to go away this weekend, but my boss _______ (give) me some work that I have to finish by Monday.

a)

was hoping, gave

b)

hoped, was giving

c)

was hoping, was giving

d)

hoped, gave

28.

Choose the correct verb tenses to complete the sentences.

A friendly Swedish couple _______ (start) chatting to him as he _______ (check in) at the hotel reception.

a)

started, was checking in

b)

started, checked in

c)

was starting, was checking in

d)

was starting, checked in

29.

Choose the correct verb tenses to complete the sentences.

I bumped into Mary last week. She _______ (look) a lot better than when I last _______ (see) her.

a)

was looking, was seeing

b)

was looking, saw

c)

looked, seen

d)

looked, was seeing

30.

Choose the correct verb tenses to complete the sentences.

My boss _______ (come) into the office just as I _______ (show) everyone my holiday photos.

a)

came, showed

b)

was coming, showed

c)

came, was showing

d)

was coming, was showing

31.

Choose the correct verb tenses to complete the sentences.

I _______ (play) badminton four times a week before I _______ (break) my ankle.

a)

was playing, was breaking

b)

play, was breaking

c)

played, broke

d)

was playing, broke

32.

Every Saturday morning my dad orders the same coffee and blueberry muffin. Not me. I love to see what new and wonderful creations are for sale. As soon as my dad parks the car I step out and smell the wonderful aroma of fresh cookies and pastries.
What is the setting of the story?

a)

the school cafeteria

b)

a bakery

c)

mom's kitchen

d)

grandma's house

33.

Nate could see that Peanut was in the backyard a lot. It seemed like Mr. Jensen never played with Peanut. Nate also noticed that Peanut's bowls were always empty. Peanut looked skinny and didn't run around like he used to.
What is Nate worried about?

a)

That he can't have a puppy

b)

Mr. Jensen isn't taking care of Peanut

c)

His mom doesn't let him play outside

d)

That Peanut will escape

34.

Nate could see that Peanut was in the backyard a lot. It seemed like Mr. Jensen never played with Peanut. Nate also noticed that Peanut's bowls were always empty. Peanut looked skinny and didn't run around like he used to.
What word describes Nate based on the passage?

a)

observant

b)

helpful

c)

nosey

d)

a good friend

35.

The water was glistening in the summer’s morning sunlight and the surf was cool on their feet as Krin and Paula happily strolled along the water’s edge. Collecting shells and skipping stones as they went, the brother and sister were having a ball exploring.
What is the setting?

a)

a beach

b)

a pool

c)

a campground

d)

a park

Narrative and Tenses 10

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

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