KS2 SATs KS2 Writing Skills & Vocabulary 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the purpose of a plan before writing?
- To fill in as much paper as possible
- To organise ideas and structure the writing before starting (Correct answer)
- To copy from another source
- To correct spelling mistakes
Correct answer: To organise ideas and structure the writing before starting
Planning helps organise ideas, ensures a logical structure, and prevents getting stuck. A good plan includes the beginning, middle, and end, or key points to cover, saving time and improving quality.
Question 2: Which of the following shows the correct use of a dash for effect?
- She was scared — very scared indeed. (Correct answer)
- She was scared very — scared indeed.
- She — was scared very scared — indeed.
- She was scared very scared — indeed.
Correct answer: She was scared — very scared indeed.
A dash can be used to add emphasis or a dramatic pause. 'She was scared — very scared indeed' uses the dash to create impact by drawing attention to just how scared she was.
Question 3: What is the purpose of a paragraph?
- To make writing look longer
- To group related ideas together (Correct answer)
- To introduce a new character
- To end a piece of writing
Correct answer: To group related ideas together
Paragraphs group related ideas together, making writing clearer and easier to read. A new paragraph is started for a new time, place, topic, or speaker (TIPTOP).
Question 4: Which connective shows contrast between two ideas?
- Therefore
- Furthermore
- However (Correct answer)
- As a result
Correct answer: However
'However' is an adversative connective that shows contrast or contradiction. 'Therefore' and 'as a result' show consequence; 'furthermore' adds a point. 'However' introduces an opposing idea.
Question 5: What does the term 'audience' mean in writing?
- The setting of the story
- The person or group the writing is intended for (Correct answer)
- The genre of the text
- The length of the writing
Correct answer: The person or group the writing is intended for
Audience means who the writing is aimed at. Knowing your audience affects vocabulary choices, tone, formality, and content. A letter to a friend uses different language from a report for a head teacher.
Question 6: Which of the following opening sentences would best hook a reader into a story?
- This story is about a dragon.
- Once upon a time there was a dragon.
- The dragon had been asleep for a thousand years — until now. (Correct answer)
- I am going to write about a dragon.
Correct answer: The dragon had been asleep for a thousand years — until now.
A good story opening hooks the reader immediately with mystery, action, or intrigue. 'The dragon had been asleep for a thousand years — until now' creates immediate tension and makes the reader want to know more.
KS2 SATs KS2 Writing Skills & Vocabulary 1
What is the purpose of a plan before writing?