KS2 SATs Writing Skills

Question 1

Which of these would be the most effective opening sentence for a suspense story?

Accepted Answer

The shadow moved again — closer this time.

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One day, a boy went to school.

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It was a normal Tuesday.

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My name is Tom and I am 11.

Question 2

Which sentence uses the most precise and descriptive vocabulary?

Accepted Answer

The enormous hound bounded across the lawn.

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The big dog went across the garden.

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The nice animal moved over the ground.

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A thing ran somewhere outside.

Question 3

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

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To conclude the paragraph

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To provide a supporting detail

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To link to the previous paragraph

Question 4

Which connective would best show contrast between two ideas?

Accepted Answer

However

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Furthermore

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Therefore

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Similarly

Question 5

When writing a formal letter, which is the correct sign-off if you know the recipient's name?

Accepted Answer

Yours sincerely

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Yours faithfully

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Best wishes

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From

Question 6

Which technique helps create a sense of pace in action writing?

Accepted Answer

Short, punchy sentences

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Long, complex sentences with multiple clauses

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Lots of adjectives and description

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Rhetorical questions