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Simple test questions on 'where and when' in stories for K

Hey there, future storytellers! πŸ‘‹ Knowing 'where' and 'when' in a story helps us understand it better. This guide and quiz will make finding the setting super easy and fun! Let's dive in! πŸ—ΊοΈ
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ann_moses Dec 31, 2025

πŸ“š Quick Study Guide

  • πŸ—ΊοΈ 'Where' tells us the place where the story happens. It could be a house, a school, a forest, or even outer space! Think about the details that describe the location.
  • ⏰ 'When' tells us the time the story takes place. It could be daytime, nighttime, a specific year, or even long ago in the past! Look for clues about the time of day, year, or season.
  • πŸ”Ž The 'where' and 'when' together create the setting of the story. Understanding the setting helps us picture the story in our minds!
  • πŸ’‘ Sometimes the author will tell you exactly where and when the story takes place. Other times you need to look for clues in the text.
  • πŸ“ Ask yourself: Where are the characters? When are they there? What details describe the place and time?

✏️ Practice Quiz

  1. What does 'where' tell us in a story?
    1. A. What the characters say
    2. B. The place where the story happens
    3. C. What the characters think
    4. D. How the story ends
  2. What does 'when' tell us in a story?
    1. A. The characters' feelings
    2. B. The problem in the story
    3. C. The time the story takes place
    4. D. The solution to the problem
  3. In the sentence, "The children played in the park on a sunny afternoon," what is the 'where'?
    1. A. Children
    2. B. Sunny
    3. C. Park
    4. D. Afternoon
  4. In the sentence, "The children played in the park on a sunny afternoon," what is the 'when'?
    1. A. Children
    2. B. Sunny afternoon
    3. C. Park
    4. D. Played
  5. If a story starts with "Long ago, in a faraway kingdom...", what does this tell us about the 'when'?
    1. A. It is happening now
    2. B. It is happening in the future
    3. C. It happened a long time ago
    4. D. The story doesn't have a 'when'
  6. Which of these words helps us understand the 'where' of a story?
    1. A. Quickly
    2. B. Happily
    3. C. School
    4. D. Sadly
  7. Which of these words helps us understand the 'when' of a story?
    1. A. Yesterday
    2. B. Loudly
    3. C. Beautifully
    4. D. Carefully
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  1. B
  2. C
  3. C
  4. B
  5. C
  6. C
  7. A

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