KET Writing: Short Story Writing 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which sentence uses a conjunction to connect two ideas effectively?
- It rained. We stayed inside.
- It rained so we stayed inside and watched a film. (Correct answer)
- Rain. Inside. Film.
- It rained and also it was raining inside too.
Correct answer: It rained so we stayed inside and watched a film.
Using 'so' and 'and' connects cause and effect and adds detail in a natural flow.
Question 2: What does 'including all the prompt words' mean in a KET writing task?
- You can choose which words to include based on your story.
- You must use every word given in the prompt somewhere in your story. (Correct answer)
- You should only use the words as the title of your story.
- You can replace the words with synonyms if you prefer.
Correct answer: You must use every word given in the prompt somewhere in your story.
KET Part 7 requires you to use all given words in your story to receive full marks.
Question 3: Which opening sentence creates the most tension for a mystery story?
- A mystery is a story where something strange happens.
- I will write a story about a mystery now.
- The door was open, but nobody had a key. (Correct answer)
- Mysteries are very interesting and popular types of stories.
Correct answer: The door was open, but nobody had a key.
A short, puzzling statement immediately raises questions and draws the reader in.
Question 4: Which sentence correctly uses 'suddenly' to show an unexpected event?
- Suddenly, the lights went out and the room went dark. (Correct answer)
- She suddenly went to the shop in the afternoon.
- He was suddenly a person who was very tall.
- They suddenly talked about the weather slowly.
Correct answer: Suddenly, the lights went out and the room went dark.
'Suddenly' works best with an immediate, dramatic action like lights going out.
Question 5: A story ends with: 'They never saw the old house again.' What effect does this create?
- It confuses the reader because the house disappears.
- It gives a sense of mystery and finality. (Correct answer)
- It tells the reader exactly what happened next.
- It shows the characters were happy to leave.
Correct answer: It gives a sense of mystery and finality.
A final line that withholds information creates a sense of mystery and leaves a lasting impression.
Question 6: Which word is the correct past simple form of 'choose'?
- Choosed
- Chosed
- Chosen
- Chose (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Chose
'Chose' is the past simple form; 'chosen' is the past participle used with 'have/had.'
Question 7: In a KET story about a birthday surprise, which sentence best shows the surprise moment?
- It was her birthday and there was a surprise.
- Surprises are nice things that people do for birthdays.
- When she walked in, everyone jumped up and shouted, 'Surprise!' (Correct answer)
- She knew there would be a surprise because her friends told her.
Correct answer: When she walked in, everyone jumped up and shouted, 'Surprise!'
Showing the action with dialogue makes the surprise scene immediate and vivid.
KET Writing: Short Story Writing 4
Which sentence uses a conjunction to connect two ideas effectively?