KS2 SATs KS2 Writing Skills & Vocabulary 4

Question 1

What does TIPTOP stand for as a guide to starting new paragraphs?

Accepted Answer

Time, Idea, Place, Topic, Opinion, Person

Answer

TIPTOP is a KS2 mnemonic for when to start a new paragraph: Time (change of time), Idea (new idea), Place (new location), Topic (new topic), Opinion (different viewpoint), Person (new character/speaker).

Question 2

What is an 'embedded clause' and how is it punctuated?

Accepted Answer

A clause inserted into the middle of a sentence, surrounded by commas or brackets

Answer

An embedded (parenthetical) clause sits in the middle of a main clause, adding extra information. It is separated by a pair of commas, dashes, or brackets: 'The boy, who was tall, smiled.'

Question 3

What effect does using the second person ('you') have in persuasive writing?

Accepted Answer

It directly addresses the reader, making the argument feel personal

Answer

Using 'you' in persuasive writing directly involves the reader, making the argument feel personal and immediate. It increases engagement and creates a sense that the writer is speaking directly to them.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence?

Accepted Answer

Although it was raining, the children played outside.

Answer

A complex sentence has a main clause and at least one subordinate clause. 'Although it was raining' is the subordinate clause; 'the children played outside' is the main clause. The subordinating conjunction 'although' joins them.

Question 5

What is the 'PEED' structure used in analytical writing?

Accepted Answer

Point, Example, Explanation, Developer

Answer

PEED stands for Point, Example, Explanation, Developer (or sometimes Development). It is a structure for analytical paragraphs: make a point, give a quotation or example, explain it, then develop the idea further.

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KS2 SATs KS2 Writing Skills & Vocabulary 4