Primary 4 English Studies Flashcards: Writing: Narrative and Descriptive Composition

Question 1

A composition that tells a sequence of events is ________.

Accepted Answer

narrative

Question 2

A composition that paints a picture with words is ________.

Accepted Answer

descriptive

Question 3

The beginning, middle, and ending form the basic ________ of a narrative.

Accepted Answer

structure

Question 4

The people or animals in a narrative are the ________.

Accepted Answer

characters

Question 5

The time and place of a narrative form the ________.

Accepted Answer

setting

Question 6

The events of a narrative form the ________.

Accepted Answer

plot

Question 7

Sensory details tell what something looks, sounds, smells, tastes, or ________ like.

Accepted Answer

feels

Question 8

Which sentence uses a sight detail: 'The sky glowed orange', 'The drum boomed', 'The soap felt smooth', or 'The stew smelled spicy'?

Accepted Answer

The sky glowed orange

Question 9

Which sentence uses a sound detail: 'Leaves rustled softly', 'The leaf was green', 'The stone felt rough', or 'The fruit tasted sour'?

Accepted Answer

Leaves rustled softly

Question 10

Which sentence uses a smell detail: 'Fresh bread filled the room with a warm aroma', 'The bell rang', 'The wall was tall', or 'The cloth felt soft'?

Accepted Answer

Fresh bread filled the room with a warm aroma

Question 11

Which sequence word best introduces the last event: finally, first, meanwhile, or next?

Accepted Answer

finally

Question 12

Complete the sequence: 'First, we mixed the flour. ________, we added water.'

Accepted Answer

Question 13

A paragraph should develop one clear main ________.

Accepted Answer

idea

Question 14

A composition plan made before writing is an ________.

Accepted Answer

outline

Question 15

The main reason for using an outline is to arrange ideas ________.

Accepted Answer

logically

Question 16

Replacing repeated nouns with suitable pronouns improves ________.

Accepted Answer

cohesion

Question 17

Using vivid adjectives makes a description more ________.

Accepted Answer

specific

Question 18

Which opening creates interest in a narrative: 'Suddenly, the lights went out', 'My title is story', 'Narrative means events', or 'The end'?

Accepted Answer

Suddenly, the lights went out

Question 19

After drafting a composition, the writer should revise ideas and ________ errors.

Accepted Answer

correct

Question 20

All of these improve a composition except clear paragraphs, suitable details, logical order, or unrelated sentences.

Accepted Answer

unrelated sentences

Strong work.