KS2 SATs KS2 Reading Comprehension 4

Question 1

What is an 'expanded noun phrase'?

Accepted Answer

A noun with adjectives or modifiers added for detail

Answer

An expanded noun phrase includes the noun plus additional words (adjectives, prepositional phrases) to give more detail. 'The rusty, old bicycle with a broken chain' is an expanded noun phrase.

Question 2

Why might an author repeat a word or phrase throughout a text?

Accepted Answer

For emphasis or to create a pattern

Answer

Authors deliberately repeat words or phrases for emphasis, to create rhythm, or to reinforce a key idea. Repetition can also create a sense of urgency or make something more memorable.

Question 3

What does 'first-person narration' mean?

Accepted Answer

The story is told by a character using 'I' and 'we'

Answer

First-person narration means the story is told by a character within the story using 'I', 'me', 'we'. This creates a sense of personal experience and allows the reader to see events through that character's eyes.

Question 4

A text about endangered animals ends: 'We must act now — before it is too late.' What is the purpose of this ending?

Accepted Answer

To urge the reader to take action

Answer

This sentence is a call to action, a persuasive technique that encourages the reader to do something. The urgency is increased by the dash and the phrase 'before it is too late', creating a sense of danger.

Question 5

What does 'context' mean when reading unfamiliar words?

Accepted Answer

The meaning of surrounding words and sentences that help you work out the unknown word

Answer

Using context means looking at the words, phrases, and sentences surrounding an unknown word to work out its probable meaning. This is an important reading strategy for tackling unfamiliar vocabulary.

KS2 SATs Practice Test

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KS2 SATs KS2 Reading Comprehension 4