KS2 SATs Writing Skills 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of planning before writing an extended piece?

Accepted Answer

To organise ideas and ensure the writing has structure

Answer

Planning helps organise ideas logically, ensures the writing has a clear structure with a beginning, middle and end, and prevents the writer from going off topic.

Question 2

Which of these is an example of emotive language?

Accepted Answer

Innocent children are suffering needlessly.

Answer

Emotive language is designed to create an emotional response. Words like 'innocent', 'suffering', and 'needlessly' are chosen to make the reader feel sympathy and outrage.

Question 3

In persuasive writing, what is a 'counter-argument'?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledging the opposing view before explaining why your view is stronger

Answer

A counter-argument acknowledges what someone who disagrees might say, then explains why your own argument is still stronger. This makes your writing more balanced and convincing.

Question 4

Which of these is the best example of 'show, not tell' writing?

Accepted Answer

Her hands trembled and her breath came in short, shallow gasps.

Answer

'Show, not tell' means describing physical signs and actions rather than simply stating the emotion. Trembling hands and shallow gasps SHOW fear without using the word 'scared'.

Question 5

What is the correct order for paragraphs in a balanced argument?

Accepted Answer

Introduction, arguments for, arguments against, conclusion

Answer

A balanced argument follows a logical structure: introduction (introduce the topic), arguments for, arguments against, then conclusion (weigh up both sides).

KS2 SATs Practice Test

KS2 SATs Practice Test

KS2 SATs Writing Skills 2