KS2 SATs KS2 Writing Skills & Vocabulary 2

Question 1

What does 'formal writing' mean?

Accepted Answer

Writing that is appropriate for professional or official contexts, using Standard English

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Writing with lots of slang and contractions

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Writing using only short sentences

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Writing in first person only

Question 2

What is 'ambitious vocabulary'?

Accepted Answer

Using precise, interesting, and well-chosen words that enhance meaning

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Using very long words that no one understands

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Using simple, everyday words

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Repeating the same adjectives throughout

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

Accepted Answer

The classroom was a zoo.

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He ran like the wind.

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She ate quickly.

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The tall, thin boy stood alone.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a conclusion in a piece of non-fiction writing?

Accepted Answer

To summarise the main points and give a sense of ending

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To introduce the topic

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To add more facts mid-way

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To start an argument

Question 5

Why should a writer use a variety of sentence structures?

Accepted Answer

To make the writing more interesting and to create different effects

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To confuse the reader

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To avoid using commas

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To make the text as long as possible

Question 6

What technique is used in: 'The silver moon shimmered silently'?

Accepted Answer

Alliteration

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Rhyme

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Assonance

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Onomatopoeia