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Continuous Writing — Composition Skills
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- 1.
Which is an example of 'show, not tell' for 'She was scared'?
(a) She was very scared.(b) She was so scared she cried.(c) Her hands trembled and her heart pounded as she backed against the wall.(d) She felt scared and afraid.
- 2.
Rewrite using 'show, not tell': 'He was angry.'
- 3.
What is a 'hook' in composition writing?
(a) The last sentence of the story(b) An exciting or intriguing opening that grabs the reader's attention(c) A summary of the plot(d) The moral of the story
- 4.
Which opening is the strongest hook? Topic: A memorable day at school.
(a) One day, I went to school.(b) I am going to write about a memorable day.(c) The fire alarm shrieked through the corridors, and within seconds, the entire school was in chaos.(d) School was fun that day.
- 5.
What is a 'cliffhanger' in story writing?
- 6.
Which sentence uses a simile?
(a) The sun was a golden coin in the sky.(b) She ran like the wind across the field.(c) The thunder roared angrily.(d) The flowers danced in the breeze.
- 7.
Write a metaphor to describe a very bright full moon.
- 8.
Which technique adds suspense to a story?
(a) Telling the reader exactly what will happen next(b) Using short, tense sentences and delaying the reveal(c) Describing the weather in detail(d) Using many adjectives
- 9.
Rewrite using personification: 'The wind was blowing strongly.'
- 10.
What should a good story ending do?
(a) Introduce a brand-new character(b) Resolve the conflict and leave a lasting impression(c) Repeat the introduction word for word(d) End abruptly with no conclusion
- 11.
Add sensory details (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste) to: 'The hawker centre was busy.'
- 12.
Which of these is an example of foreshadowing?
(a) The character remembers a happy memory.(b) Dark clouds gathered on the horizon as the children set out for their picnic.(c) The story ends with a moral lesson.(d) The character describes their appearance.
- 13.
Rewrite this weak dialogue to be more natural and reveal character: '"I am very upset," said Tom.'
- 14.
What is the purpose of a 'flashback' in a composition?
(a) To skip to the end of the story(b) To provide background information by showing a past event(c) To describe the setting in detail(d) To introduce the main character
- 15.
Write an effective closing sentence for a story about learning to be brave. The character just gave a speech despite being nervous.
- 16.
Which narrative perspective is most commonly used in PSLE compositions?
(a) Second person (you)(b) Third person omniscient (the narrator knows everything)(c) First person (I, me, my)(d) Third person limited (he/she, one character's view)
- 17.
Improve this sentence by adding a subordinate clause: 'I ran home.'
- 18.
What is 'pacing' in a story and why does it matter?
(a) How fast the character walks(b) The speed at which events unfold — it controls tension and reader engagement(c) The number of pages in the story(d) How quickly the writer finishes writing
- 19.
Rewrite using 'show, not tell': 'The old house was creepy.'
- 20.
Which is the best way to handle a composition topic you find difficult?
(a) Write as little as possible(b) Plan your story with a simple beginning-middle-end outline before writing(c) Copy a story you read before(d) Skip the introduction and start from the middle
Answer key — P6 English: Continuous Writing — Composition Skills
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- 1.(c) Her hands trembled and her heart pounded as she backed against the wall.
- 2.His jaw clenched and his fists tightened as he slammed the door shut.
- 3.(b) An exciting or intriguing opening that grabs the reader's attention
- 4.(c) The fire alarm shrieked through the corridors, and within seconds, the entire school was in chaos.
- 5.An ending or pause that leaves the reader in suspense, wanting to know what happens next.
- 6.(b) She ran like the wind across the field.
- 7.The moon was a silver lantern hanging in the night sky.
- 8.(b) Using short, tense sentences and delaying the reveal
- 9.The wind howled furiously, clawing at the windows.
- 10.(b) Resolve the conflict and leave a lasting impression
- 11.The hawker centre buzzed with the clatter of plates and the sizzle of woks, while the aroma of fried noodles and curry filled the warm, humid air.
- 12.(b) Dark clouds gathered on the horizon as the children set out for their picnic.
- 13."I can't believe you did that!" Tom snapped, his voice cracking.
- 14.(b) To provide background information by showing a past event
- 15.As the applause washed over me, I realised that courage was not the absence of fear — it was taking that first step despite it.
- 16.(c) First person (I, me, my)
- 17.When I heard the thunder rumble in the distance, I ran home.
- 18.(b) The speed at which events unfold — it controls tension and reader engagement
- 19.The shutters hung from rusted hinges, creaking in the wind, and cobwebs draped every corner like ghostly curtains.
- 20.(b) Plan your story with a simple beginning-middle-end outline before writing
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