Acquire the Knowledge and Skills You Need to Excel at the CXC English Examinations
Sometimes, you are asked to write a short story “based on” a line or sentence. In that case, the line may or may not appear in the short story, but it must be clear that the story is based on the idea expressed in the line. Continue Reading →
Sometimes, for the CXC English exam, you may be asked to write a short story entitled, “A Day I Will Never Forget.” How would you go about it? Here are some guidelines and an example. Continue Reading →
If you were asked to write a short story on “The Day I Got Lost,” how would you go about it? Here is a good example of a short story where several kids get lost in the jungle. Continue Reading →
When sitting the CXC English Exams, you might have the option of writing on the topic, “The Haunted House.” Here is a heartwarming short story in which elements of horror culminate into a captivating plot twist. Continue Reading →
Here is a great action story on the theme of war. This work of fiction is a great example of how to grab the reader’s attention and keep them in suspense using captivating language. Continue Reading →
If you were asked to write a short story which contains the line “I saw two hands rising out of the water,” how would you go about it? Here are some ideas! Continue Reading →
Here is a great short shorty with strong rising action and full of suspense. Can you identify all the elements of the plot? This short story is based on a real life event. Continue Reading →
Here are some examples of short story topics or instructions that appear in the CXC English exams. Here, I also give guidelines on how to write on these short story topics, titles, or prompts. Continue Reading →
Here is a great example of a very suspenseful short story entitled “A Narrow Escape.” This original piece of literature was written during one of my CXC classes during year 2023-2024. Continue Reading →
During your career or professional life, you may need to write a resignation letter to indicate your intention of leaving a job. This article gives guidelines on how to write a good resignation letter. Continue Reading →
We’ve got fan mail! One of our readers asked for help in writing an application letter for a job in Guyana. Here’s our response. Continue Reading →
The simile is a literary device which compares two things with the use of like or as. It harnesses our knowledge of a common object or idea to help paint a clearer picture of another thing or idea. This article explains how to use the simile in speech and writing. Continue Reading →
General words have a broad meaning while precise words have a more specific meaning. Here are some examples of how to refine your writing style by using the best word for the job. Continue Reading →