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English: Paper 1 - Punctuation and Grammar (2022) - 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

    Write the subject of the sentence below.

    A whale lives in the sea.

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    30s
    G1.9
  • Q2

    Put each word into the group that is a correct suffix.

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    30s
    G6.3
  • Q3

    Match each prefix to the correct word to make a new word.

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    30s
    G6.2
  • Q4

    Which sentence must end with a question mark

    Shall we go round the fitness trail in the park

    We could go tomorrow if you like

    What I really like is the rope bridge

    Let me know what you would like to do

    30s
    G5.3
  • Q5

    Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

    Nevertheless we, are going on Saturday

    Finally, I think I understand what you mean

    Considering, all his efforts the result was disappointing

    At the last, count there were twenty people coming

    30s
    G5.6b
  • Q6

    Which sentence uses commas correctly?

    The children could choose to play netball, cricket, hockey or tennis

    Owls badgers, hedgehogs and bats are all nocturnal animals

    Painting, drawing, sculpture and print-making, were all options on the art day

    The band will perform at concerts in Belfast, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham and, Sheffield

    30s
    G5.5
  • Q7

    Which sentence is punctuated correctly? 

    Add one ounce (around one) tablespoon of yeast to your bread mix

    Add one ounce around (one tablespoon) of yeast to your bread mix

    Add one ounce (around one tablespoon) of yeast to your bread mix

    Add one ounce around one tablespoon of yeast (to your bread mix)

    30s
    G5.9
  • Q8

    Which sentence expresses the greatest certainty?

    It may rain later in the week

    The train might arrive late again today

    I will walk through the park to get to school

    It should be sunny and warm tomorrow

    45s
    G4.1c
  • Q9

    Copy the sentence below and insert a pair of commas in the correct place.

    The African elephant the largest land mammal in the world can weigh up to 6.6 tonnes.

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    60s
    G5.6a
  • Q10

    What does the word them refer to in the sentence below?

    Although deserts are very dry, a rich variety of plants and animals can survive in them.

    animals

    plants

    variety

    deserts

    30s
    G1.5
  • Q11

    Choose the correct verb form the underlined pair to complete the passage below.

    William Shakespeare, the famous writer, is / was born in Stratford- upon-Avon in 1564.

    was

    is

    30s
    G4.2
  • Q12

    Choose the correct verb form the underlined pair to complete the passage below.

    Shakespeare later moved to London where he will become / became an actor.

    will become

    became

    30s
    G4.2
  • Q13

    Copy and write the correct verb form the underlined pair to complete the passage below.

    Even today, Shakespeare’s plays are performed / performed around the world.

    are performed

    performed

    60s
    G4.2
  • Q14

    Match each word below to its antonym.

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    30s
    G6.1
  • Q15

    Copy the sentence below and insert a semi-colon in the correct place.

    The suitcase was heavy the box was lighter but more awkward to carry.

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    60s
    G5.11

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