Write About a Memorable Day A2 Writing Practice Tests

Exercises: 1 2 3 4 5

Exercise 1

Arrange the words in the correct order to form a proper English sentence. Each sentence is about a memorable day. Write the full sentence in the correct word order.

Example: birthday / my / was / yesterday / special
Answer: Yesterday was my special birthday.

1. Which sentence uses the correct past simple form to describe a memorable day?

Yesterday, I goed to the beach with my family.

Yesterday, I went to the beach with my family.

Yesterday, I go to the beach with my family.

Yesterday, I was go to the beach with my family.

2. Choose the correct connector to complete this sentence: 'We couldn't go outside _______ it was raining heavily.'

although

because

then

3. Which sentence is written correctly with no punctuation errors?

When I arrived my friend was waiting for me.

When I arrived, my friend was waiting for me.

When, I arrived my friend was waiting for me.

When I arrived my friend, was waiting for me.

4. Which sentence uses 'so' correctly to describe a memorable day?

It was a sunny day, so we decided to have a picnic.

It was a sunny day, so it was warm outside.

We had a picnic so it was a sunny day.

So it was sunny, we had a picnic.

5. Which sentence has correct capitalisation?

We visited a French restaurant and ate french food.

We visited a french Restaurant and ate French food.

We visited a French restaurant and ate French food.

we visited a french restaurant and ate french food.

6. Which option shows the correct use of an apostrophe in a contraction?

We didnt expect to have so much fun that day.

We didn't expect to have so much fun that day.

We did'nt expect to have so much fun that day.

We did not' expect to have so much fun that day.

7. Which sentence is an example of a comma splice error?

We had lunch, and then we walked along the river.

We had lunch, we walked along the river.

After lunch, we walked along the river.

We had lunch before we walked along the river.

8. Which sentence uses 'although' correctly to write about a memorable day?

Although we were tired, although we had a great time.

We had a great time, although we were very tired.

We had a great time although, we were very tired.

Although we had a great time we were very tired.

9. Which closing sign-off is most appropriate for an informal email to a friend about a memorable day?

Yours faithfully, Maria

To whom it may concern, Maria

See you soon, Maria

Respectfully yours, Maria

10. Which sentence correctly uses 'before' or 'after' to describe a sequence of events on a memorable day?

We took lots of photos before we left the park, after we ate lunch.

After we ate lunch, we took lots of photos before we left the park.

We ate lunch after, we took photos before we left the park.

Before after we ate lunch we took photos and left the park.

Exercises: 1 2 3 4 5

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How to Write About a Memorable Day in English

A memorable day is a special day that you remember very clearly — perhaps a birthday, a holiday, a school trip, or a family celebration. Writing about a memorable day is a very common task in English. You might write about it in an informal email to a friend, a short message, or a personal description.

In real life, people write about memorable days to share exciting news, to stay in touch with friends and family, or simply to record a happy memory. This type of writing helps you practise past simple verbs, time connectors, and descriptive language — all essential skills at A2 level.

In this lesson, you will learn how to organise your writing clearly, use the correct verb tenses, and connect your ideas with linking words. By the end, you will be ready to write your own description of a memorable day.

Essential Writing Rules and Sentence Structure

1. Organise Your Writing into Paragraphs

At A2 level, a short description of a memorable day should have two or three clear paragraphs of 60–90 words in total. Here is a simple structure to follow:

Paragraph 1 – Introduction: Say when the day was and why it was special.
Paragraph 2 – Main details: Describe what happened, where you went, and who was there.
Paragraph 3 – Closing: Say how you felt and why you still remember it.

2. Use the Past Simple Tense to Narrate Events

When you write about a day in the past, use the past simple tense. This tense tells the reader what happened.

Regular verbs: walk → walked, visit → visited, play → played, stay → stayed
Irregular verbs: go → went, have → had, see → saw, meet → met, buy → bought, eat → ate

Example: We went to the beach and had a picnic with my family.

3. Use Commas After Introductory Time Clauses

When a sentence begins with a time clause (using when, after, before, while), always place a comma after the introductory clause.

✅ When we arrived at the park, we found a great spot near the lake.
✅ After we ate lunch, we walked along the beach.
✅ Before the party started, my mum decorated the room.

4. Avoid Run-on Sentences

A run-on sentence happens when you join too many ideas together without correct punctuation or connectors. Keep your sentences short and clear, and use linking words to join related ideas.

❌ We went to the park we had lunch we played football it was great.
✅ We went to the park and had lunch. Then we played football, so it was a brilliant afternoon.

Useful Linking Words (Connectors)

Linking words help you connect your ideas and make your writing flow naturally. Use these A2 connectors when you write about a memorable day.

Connector	Function / Use	Example Sentence
and	Adds information	We had cake and sang happy birthday.
but	Shows contrast or surprise	It was cold, but we had a wonderful time.
because	Gives a reason (answers why?)	It was special because all my family were there.
so	Shows a result (answers what happened next?)	It was sunny, so we decided to have a picnic.
when	Connects two events at the same time	When we arrived, the music was already playing.
while	Shows two actions happening at the same time	While my dad cooked, we played in the garden.
before	Shows something happens earlier	Before dinner, we opened the presents.
after	Shows something happens later	After the film, we went for ice cream.
then	Shows the next event in a sequence	We had lunch. Then we walked around the old town.
although	Shows a simple contrast or concession	Although I was tired, I didn't want to go home.
also	Adds an extra point	We visited the museum. We also tried the local food.

Important: Do not confuse because and so. Because introduces a reason. So introduces a result.

✅ I was happy because my best friend came to the party. (reason)
✅ My best friend came to the party, so I was very happy. (result)

Model Writing Sample: A Birthday to Remember

Read this model email carefully. Notice how it is organised and how the writer uses past simple verbs and linking words.

Hi Lily,

How are you? I want to tell you about my birthday last Saturday — it was amazing! My parents took me to a restaurant near the sea. When we arrived, all my friends were there. I was so surprised! We had a delicious meal and then we had cake. Although the weather was cloudy, we still sat outside.

I felt really happy because everyone I love was together. It was the best birthday I've ever had!

Talk soon,
Sara

Word count: 86 words

Model Text Breakdown

Part of the Text	Example from the Model	What It Does
Greeting	Hi Lily,	Informal, friendly opening
Opening sentence and reason	How are you? I want to tell you about my birthday last Saturday.	States the topic clearly
Key details – what happened	My parents took me to a restaurant near the sea. When we arrived, all my friends were there.	Past simple narrative with time clause
Contrast and sequence	Although the weather was cloudy, we still sat outside.	Uses although for contrast; comma after clause
Closing feeling and reason	I felt really happy because everyone I love was together.	Uses because to give a reason
Sign-off	Talk soon, Sara	Friendly and informal

Key Phrases and Sentence Starters

Use these reusable phrases in your own writing about a memorable day.

Greetings

Hi [name],
Dear [name],
Hello [name],

Opening Lines and Reason for Writing

How are you? I want to tell you about...
I'm writing to tell you about a great day I had last...
Guess what happened last weekend! It was incredible.
I had the most amazing day last [day / month].
Something wonderful happened last [week / Saturday / summer].

Giving Details and Explanations

We went to... and it was...
When we arrived, ...
Before we left, we...
After lunch / dinner / the show, we...
I was surprised / excited / happy because...
Although it was [adjective], we still...
We had a great time because...
It was special because all my [family / friends] were there.
Then we decided to...
While [someone] was [doing something], I...

Ending Your Message and Sign-offs

It was a day I will never forget!
I still think about it now — it was so much fun.
I hope we can do something like that together one day!
Let me know about your news too!
Write back soon!
Talk soon, / See you soon, / Best wishes, / Love, / All the best, [Your name]

Common Writing Mistakes to Avoid

Here are four common mistakes that A2 writers make. Read each one carefully and learn the correct form.

❌ I was happy so my friends were there.
✅ I was happy because my friends were there. Use because to give a reason, not so. (So introduces a result: My friends were there, so I was happy.)

❌ When we arrived we found a great table near the window.
✅ When we arrived, we found a great table near the window. Always put a comma after an introductory time clause that begins with when, before, after, or while.

❌ We goed to the park and we buyed some ice cream.
✅ We went to the park and we bought some ice cream. Go and buy are irregular verbs. Their past simple forms are went and bought. Check irregular verb forms carefully.

❌ Although it was sunny but we stayed inside.
✅ Although it was sunny, we stayed inside. Do not use although and but together in the same sentence. Use one or the other, not both.

Writing Checklist and Practice Task

Writing Checklist

Before you finish your writing, check each point carefully:

✅ Did you include a friendly greeting (e.g. Hi Sam,) and an appropriate sign-off (e.g. Talk soon,)?
✅ Did you write an opening sentence that clearly states what day you are writing about?
✅ Did you use past simple verbs correctly to describe what happened? (Check irregular verbs: went, had, saw, met, bought, ate.)
✅ Did you use linking words such as because, so, when, although, before, after, or then?
✅ Did you put a comma after introductory time clauses? (e.g. When we arrived,...)
✅ Did you avoid using although and but together in the same sentence?
✅ Did you describe how you felt and why the day was memorable?
✅ Is your writing between 60 and 90 words with two or three clear paragraphs?

Your Practice Task

Now write your own short email to a friend about a memorable day. Use the writing prompt below.

Writing Prompt:

You recently had a very memorable day. Write a short informal email to your English friend, Alex, about it. In your email:

Say when the day was and why it was special.
Describe what you did and who was there.
Say how you felt and why you will remember it.

Write 60–90 words. Use at least three different linking words from the table above. Use the model email and key phrases to help you.

Now test your writing mechanics and sentence skills in the exercises below.

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