KET Writing: Short Story Writing 3

Question 1

The prompt says: 'Write a story that begins with: It was the last day of school.' What should you write next?

Accepted Answer

Tom ran down the hallway, laughing — summer had finally arrived.

Answer

You should continue the story immediately with a character doing something, not explain or comment.

Question 2

Which sentence contains a spelling mistake that would lose marks on KET?

Accepted Answer

He recieved a letter that morning.

Answer

'Received' is commonly misspelled; the rule is 'i before e except after c.'

Question 3

You need to include three given words in your story. What is the best approach?

Accepted Answer

Use each word naturally at different points in the story.

Answer

Spreading the prompt words throughout the story ensures they are used naturally and in context.

Question 4

Which sentence best describes a character's feelings without using the word 'happy'?

Accepted Answer

She smiled so wide that her cheeks hurt.

Answer

Showing emotion through physical action is more effective than simply naming the feeling.

Question 5

In KET story writing, which is the best way to show that time has passed?

Accepted Answer

Use 'Later that afternoon,' or 'The next morning,'

Answer

Time phrases like 'Later' or 'The next morning' signal a jump in time clearly and naturally.

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