KS2 SATs KS2 Writing Skills & Vocabulary 5

Question 1

What is the difference between formal and informal language?

Accepted Answer

Formal uses Standard English and avoids contractions; informal uses casual language and contractions

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Formal uses slang; informal uses Standard English

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Formal is only for fiction; informal is for reports

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There is no difference

Question 2

What does 'varying the sentence openings' mean in writing?

Accepted Answer

Not starting every sentence the same way — using adverbials, -ing words, or subordinate clauses to vary the beginning

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Starting every sentence with a verb

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Ending sentences differently

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Using only short sentences

Question 3

In a persuasive letter, what is the correct layout feature at the top?

Accepted Answer

The writer's address and date

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Title and subtitle

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A contents page

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A glossary

Question 4

What does 'cohesion' mean in a piece of writing?

Accepted Answer

How smoothly ideas link together through connectives, pronouns, and repetition

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Using lots of adjectives

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Making the piece as long as possible

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Using formal vocabulary throughout

Question 5

What makes a good story ending?

Accepted Answer

Resolving the main conflict and leaving the reader feeling satisfied or thoughtful

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Simply stopping without warning

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Introducing a completely new character

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Repeating the introduction word for word

Question 6

What is the purpose of using statistics in a persuasive text?

Accepted Answer

To provide factual evidence that supports the argument

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To make the text longer

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To entertain the reader with interesting numbers

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To confuse the reader