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English: Paper 1 - Punctuation and Grammar (2019) - SAT Key stage 2

Quiz by KS2 Year 6 SAT papers

Key Stage 2
Grammar and Punctuation
English National Testing

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  • Q1

    Choose the sentence that must end with a question mark.

    He asked if he could use my pen

    Did she play tennis on your team last year

    The teacher asked them what they were doing

    I wonder what time the next train arrives

    30s
    G5.3
  • Q2

    Match each word to the correct suffix. Use each suffix only once.

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    30s
    G6.3
  • Q3

    Group in each row to show whether the sentence is a question or a command.

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    30s
    G2.2
  • Q4

    Choose the sentence that has the correct placement of the comma.

    Every night Dad and my brother take the dog for a walk.

    Every night Dad and my brother, take the dog for a walk.

    Every, night Dad and my brother take the dog for a walk.

    Every night Dad, and my brother take the dog for a walk.

    Every night, Dad and my brother take the dog for a walk.

    30s
    G5.6a
  • Q5

    Match each prefix to the correct word to make a different word. Use each prefix only once.

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    30s
    G6.2
  • Q6

    Choose the correct answer. Which sentence must not end with an exclamation mark?

    The wind is very strong today

    You really must wear a coat

    What is the temperature now

    What a dreadful day I had

    30s
    G5.4
  • Q7

    Reminder: Do not add unnecessary spaces, and ensure the proper use of spacing  and punctuation when typing the answer.

    Copy the correct word in each box to complete the sentences in Standard English.

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    30s
    G7.1
  • Q8

    Reminder: Do not add unnecessary spaces, and ensure the proper use of spacing  and punctuation when typing the answer.

    Copy the correct word in each box to complete the sentences in Standard English.

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    30s
    G7.1
  • Q9

    Reminder: Do not add unnecessary spaces, and ensure the proper use of spacing  and punctuation when typing the answer.

    Copy the correct word in each box to complete the sentences in Standard English.

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    30s
    G7.1
  • Q10

    Reminder: Do not add unnecessary spaces, and ensure the proper use of spacing  and punctuation when typing the answer. Copy the sentence below, and insert a relative pronoun to complete it.

    Everyone loved the music _________________  was played last night.

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    30s
    G1.5b
  • Q11

    In which sentence is lock a verb?

    Make sure you lock the gate before you leave

    Aisha closed the box and fastened the lock

    I think I need to buy a new bike lock

    The lock can only be opened with this special key

    30s
    G1.2
  • Q12

    Choose the sentence that has the correct placement of the comma.

    Frank; would like to go to Cornwall next summer he might also visit France in the spring

    Frank would like to go to Cornwall; next summer he might also visit France in the spring

    Frank would like to go to Cornwall next summer he; might also visit France in the spring

    Frank would like to go to Cornwall next summer; he might also visit France in the spring

    30s
    G5.11
  • Q13

    Choose the sentence that has the correct placement of pair of brackets.

    Using public transport such (as buses and trains can) reduce pollution

    Using public transport such as (buses and trains can reduce pollution)

    Using public transport (such as buses and trains) can reduce pollution

    Using public (transport such as buses and trains) can reduce pollution

    30s
    G5.9
  • Q14

    What does the prefix multi- mean in the words multicultural, multipurpose and multicoloured? 

    some

    few

    all

    many

    30s
    G6.2
  • Q15

    Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

    I will be running – a half marathon 13 miles next week!

    I will be running a half marathon 13 – miles – next week!

    I will be running a half marathon – 13 miles – next week!

    I will be – running a half marathon – 13 miles next week!

    30s
    G5.9

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