Selective School Writing Examination

Total allowed time: 30 minutes

You may write your response in the text box provided.

No automatic spelling correction or capitalisation will be applied to your writing.

You may submit your work early if you finish before the time ends.

Once time is up, no further editing will be allowed.

30:00
Diary Entry Writing Prompt

15th May
Dear Diary,

This afternoon started out completely ordinary in every way, until I heard a gentle knock coming from the front door. I hurried to open it, ready to greet whoever was waiting outside — but there was nobody there at all. Strange as it seemed, this tiny unexplained moment would soon change everything.

Task:
Continue the diary entry in an appropriate personal tone. Express your thoughts, feelings and what happens next in your story.