
English: Paper 1 - Punctuation and Grammar (2016) - SAT Key stage 2
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Match each word to the correct suffix to make an adjective.
Choose and copy the object in the sentence below. Type the answer.
My friend bought a cake from the bakery.
Match each sentence to the correct determiner. Use each determiner only once.
Choose the option that must end with a question mark. Choose one.
Which sentence uses the colon correctly? Tick one.
Complete the sentence with an appropriate adverb.
She completed her homework _____________________.
Tick two boxes to show where the missing inverted commas should go.
Roman life was unlike modern life, the archaeologist said.
Where should a comma be placed in the sentence below to make it grammatically correct? Choose one.
Limping slightly the old man walked to the end of the road.
Group each row to show if the sentence is in the present progressive or the past progressive.
Replace the underlined word in the sentence with the correct pronoun. Type the answer.
When Sara came to the end of the road, Sara turned right.
Replace the underlined word in the sentence with the correct pronoun. Type the answer.
The pavement had a large hole and Sara fell into the hole.
Which sentence uses the hyphen correctly? Choose one.
Which sentence shows that you are most likely to be away next week? Choose one.
Match each sentence to its correct function. Use each function box only once.
Which sentence is written in Standard English? Choose one.
What is the name of the punctuation marks on either side of the words which was a spaniel in the sentence below? Choose one.
Jayâs dog (which was a spaniel) loved to play with its squeaky bone.
What is the name of a different punctuation mark that could be used correctly in the same places? Choose one.
Replace the underlined words in the sentences below with their expanded forms.
Weâre going into town later, so Iâll buy some bread then.
Replace the underlined words in the sentences below with their expanded forms.
Weâre going into town later, so Iâll buy some bread then.
Replace the underlined words in the sentences below with their expanded forms.
We wonât be back late.
You are helping a friend to correct the punctuation in the box below. Which two pieces of advice should you give to correct the punctuation? Tick Two.
âSurpriseâ shouted the children!
Which sentence uses capital letters correctly? Choose one.
Where should a semicolon be placed in the sentence below to make it correct?
There are Roman ruins near our village they are being excavated next week.
What does the root graph mean in the word family below? Choose one.
graphics  autograph  photography  paragraph
Choose the word in the passage that contains an apostrophe for possession.
Itâs five oâclock. Letâs leave early and weâll be able to go to Emmaâs house first.
Tick all the prepositions in the sentence below.
He walked through the doorway and sat behind the desk.
Rearrange the words in the statement below to make it a question. Choose the correct one.
They are listening to music.
Tick the two words that show the tense in the sentence below.
They went to the theme park â the car journey home was difficult.
Which part of the sentence below is the subordinate clause? Choose one.
Although it was getting late, Dan still hadnât finished his homework.
Which part of the sentence below is the subordinate clause? Choose one.
If you get hungry, help yourself to a snack.
Identify the conjunction in the sentence below. Choose one.
The children had not read the book, yet they knew the story off by heart.
Identify the conjunction in the sentence below. Choose one.
Keep your hat on until the rain has stopped.
Identify whether the underlined clause is a main clause or a subordinate clause in the sentence below.
The school, which has three playing fields, opened in 1967.
Identify whether the underlined clause is a main clause or a subordinate clause in the sentence below.
Although I had cycled to school, I still had the energy for my lessons.
Identify whether the underlined clause is a main clause or a subordinate clause in the sentence below.
We will be proud if we try our best.
Where should a comma be inserted in the sentence below to make it clear that only Sally and Bob went to the cinema?
After they left Jon Sally and Bob went to the cinema.
Where should commas be inserted in the sentence below to make it clear that all three children went to the cinema?
After they left Jon Sally and Bob went to the cinema.
Tick the two conjunctions in the sentence below.
The passengers moved to get out, but the pilot held up his hand and they stood still.
Replace the underlined word in the sentence with the correct possessive pronoun.
That bike belongs to me. That bike is _______________ .
Replace the underlined word in the sentence with the correct possessive pronoun.
This house is owned by us. This house is __________________ .
Replace the underlined word in the sentence with the correct possessive pronoun.
These video games belong to my brother. These games are __________________ .
Which of the following is the correct definition of the word antonym?
Write one word that is an antonym of fierce.
Complete the sentences below, using the simple past tense of the verbs in the brackets.
It was a cold day when we (play) handball.
Complete the sentences below, using the simple past tense of the verbs in the brackets.
My friend threw the ball to me and I (catch) it.
Fill in the blanks in the passage with adjectives derived from the nouns in parentheses. Choose one.
Her _________________ [athlete] achievements already include winning races in her home town.
Fill in the blanks in the passage with adjectives derived from the nouns in parentheses. Choose one.
She hopes to win _____________________ [nation] competitions one day.
Which option correctly completes the sentence below? Choose one.
The child ____________ story won the competition had worked very hard.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word point as a verb?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word point as a noun?
Choose the relative clause in the sentence below.
The old house that is next to our school is for sale.
Group each row to show whether the sentence is written in the active voice or the passive voice.
Which of the following sentences is the correct active voice version of the given sentence?
The results were announced by the judges.
Tick the two adverbs in the sentence below.
All of the passengers cheered loudly, and we cheered too.
Choose the option which shows how the underlined words in the sentence below are used.
The insect-eating Venus flytrap is a carnivorous plant.
Which verb completes the sentence so that it uses the subjunctive form? Choose one.
I wish I _______ able to join you, but it will not be possible.
What is the function of the sentence below? Choose one.
How well youâve done
Which sentence uses the present perfect form? Choose one.