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WRITING TO EXPLORE AND REFLECT

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Writing to explore and reflect is usually

a)

Persuasive writing

b)

Personal writing

c)

Instruction writing

d)

Descriptive writing

2.

Personal writing is mainly based on

a)

Imaginary events

b)

Poems

c)

True experiences

d)

Advertisements

3.

Which type of writing records events and actions from each day?

a)

Journal

b)

Biography

c)

Autobiography

d)

Diary

4.

A journal mainly focuses on

a)

Historical facts

b)

Thoughts and feelings

c)

Instructions

d)

Made-up stories

5.

Which type of writing is about someone else’s life?

a)

Diary

b)

Autobiography

c)

Biography

d)

Journal

6.

An autobiography is written by

a)

A journalist

b)

Another person

c)

A teacher

d)

The person themselves

7.

Which type of personal writing does NOT have to be written every day?

a)

Journal

b)

Diary

c)

Biography

d)

Letter

8.

Writing that tells a story with events in order is called

a)

Non-narrative

b)

Persuasive

c)

Narrative

d)

Informational

9.

Non-narrative writing is usually

a)

A poem

b)

Presented in factual groups

c)

A play

d)

A short story

10.

Which of these is an example of a diary entry?

a)

William Shakespeare lived for 52 years.

b)

I feel nervous about my test.

c)

Today we went to the zoo.

d)

My best friend is a swimming champion.

11.

Which sentence best fits a journal?

a)

It is cold outside today.

b)

I am feeling lonely this afternoon.

c)

She was born in 1990.

d)

He won an Olympic medal.

12.

Biographies and autobiographies usually focus on

a)

Future plans

b)

Daily weather

c)

Imaginary events

d)

Events from the past

13.

Why do people write personal accounts?

a)

To confuse readers

b)

To advertise products

c)

To share experiences and feelings

d)

To give instructions

14.

Which type of writing is often kept private?

a)

Newspaper article

b)

Biography

c)

Autobiography

d)

Diary

15.

Which type of writing is usually published for others to read?

a)

Diary

b)

Journal

c)

Biography

d)

Personal notes

16.

Which feature can be found in personal writing?

a)

Stage directions

b)

Facts and real events

c)

Magical creatures

d)

Rhyming patterns

17.

Which sentence is most likely from an autobiography?

a)

My best friend won a competition.

b)

I broke my arm when I was seven.

c)

She felt nervous before the race.

d)

Today is very sunny.

18.

A diary and a journal are similar because they both

a)

Are always published

b)

Focus on fictional stories

c)

Describe other people’s lives

d)

Focus on personal experiences

19.

Writing to explore and reflect helps writers to

a)

Argue with others

b)

Entertain an audience

c)

Explore their thoughts and feelings

d)

Give step-by-step instructions