WorksheetsBook Genres
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The genre of a story in which the characters go somewhere exciting and dangerous is....
Horror
Mystery
Fairy Tale
Adventure
If you read words like 'immortal', 'heavens' and 'hero' then you are probably reading....
Myths and legends
Science Fiction
Comedy
Historical Fiction
A story set in a specific period in the past is known as....
Fairy tale
Historical Fiction
Adventure
Mystery
A story that you could enjoy and that could have been enjoyed by your parents or grandparents when they were a child is...
Classic Fiction
Historical Fiction
Science Fiction
Modern Fiction
If your story is set in the future and uses scientific discoveries for inspiration then it is a...
Mystery
Fantasy
Science Fiction
Historical Fiction
A story that is based on current or recent events is...
Classic Fiction
Historical Fiction
Science Fiction
Modern Fiction
A style of writing in which the main emphasis is on humour or making you laugh is...
Mystery
Science Fiction
Comedy
Adventure
If you read words like 'enchanted', 'castle', 'far, far away' or 'magical kingdom' then you are probably reading a...
Historical Fiction
Adventure
Fairy tale
Comedy
Stories that are based around scientific knowledge are...
Detective
Science fiction
Adventure
Historical fiction
A made-up story that is used to try and explain why things are the way they are in the world around us is a...
Historical Fiction
Science Fiction
Fairy Tale
Myth or Legend
If the story has lots of surprise and shock and detailed descriptions that create a scary atmosphere then you're reading a...
Adventure
Mystery
Fairy Tale
Horror
If you read words like 'magical', 'enchanted', 'wizard', 'unicorn' or 'kingdom' then you are probably reading a...
Fantasy
Adventure
Historical Fiction
Science Fiction
If you read words like 'robbery', 'kidnap', 'slues', 'suspect' of 'spy' then you are probably reading a...
Science Fiction
Adventure
Fairy Tale
Mystery
If you are reading a story set in an old house or castle, the woods, a swamp or a deserted place you are probably reading a...
Detective
Horror
Classic fiction
Adventure
If you read words like 'treasure', 'escape', 'journey', 'brave' or 'outsmarted' then you are probably reading a...
Mystery
Adventure
Fairy tale
Fantasy
If you read words like 'haunting', 'terrified', 'shivers', 'screaming' or 'spooky' then you are probably reading a...
Science fiction
Historical fiction
Fantasy
Horror
If the main character is trying to solve a crime and uses clues to help figure out the mystery then you're probably reading a...
Detective
Adventure
Fantasy
Horror
If you read a story set in another world with fantastical creatures and magic then you're reading...
Adventure
Mystery
Fantasy
Fairy Tale
If your story starts with 'Once upon a time...' and ends with 'happily ever after' then it is a...
Myth or legend
Fairy tale
Adventure
Fantasy
If the story is set on a deserted island, abandoned ship, cave or pirate ship then it is probably a...
Mystery
Fantasy
Horror
Adventure
