KET Writing: Short Story Writing 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which sentence best opens a short story about a lost dog?
- The brown dog was lost yesterday in the park near the school.
- Max disappeared on a rainy Tuesday, and nobody noticed until dinnertime. (Correct answer)
- This story is about a dog that got lost near a park.
- Dogs can get lost easily if their owners are not careful.
Correct answer: Max disappeared on a rainy Tuesday, and nobody noticed until dinnertime.
A strong opening names the character and creates immediate tension with specific details.
Question 2: In a KET short story, how long should your response typically be?
- At least 200 words
- Exactly 100 words
- Around 35–45 words (Correct answer)
- As long as possible
Correct answer: Around 35–45 words
KET Writing Part 7 asks for a very short story of about 35–45 words.
Question 3: Your story must include the word 'surprised.' Which sentence uses it most naturally?
- She was surprised.
- Surprised is a word that describes her feeling.
- When she opened the box, she was completely surprised to find a puppy inside. (Correct answer)
- The surprised happened to her at the party.
Correct answer: When she opened the box, she was completely surprised to find a puppy inside.
Natural use of a prompt word means placing it in a clear, contextual sentence.
Question 4: Which verb tense is most common in KET short story writing?
- Future tense
- Past simple (Correct answer)
- Present continuous
- Present perfect
Correct answer: Past simple
Stories are typically told using the past simple tense to describe completed events.
Question 5: A story prompt gives you a picture of a beach. Which detail adds the most interest?
- There was a beach with water and sand.
- The beach was nice and big.
- Waves crashed against the rocks as Mia found a glass bottle with a note inside. (Correct answer)
- Many people go to the beach in summer.
Correct answer: Waves crashed against the rocks as Mia found a glass bottle with a note inside.
Specific sensory details and a story event make writing more engaging.
Question 6: Which word best links two events in a short story?
- Because
- Then (Correct answer)
- Very
- Also
Correct answer: Then
'Then' signals the next action in a sequence, helping the story flow forward.
Question 7: Which ending best closes a short story about finding a missing key?
- That is the end of the story about the key.
- Keys are important things to look after.
- Finally, she laughed — it had been in her coat pocket all along. (Correct answer)
- She looked for the key and then she stopped looking.
Correct answer: Finally, she laughed — it had been in her coat pocket all along.
A good ending resolves the problem and often includes an emotional or surprising detail.
KET Writing: Short Story Writing 2
Which sentence best opens a short story about a lost dog?