KS2 SATs KS2 Reading Comprehension 5

Question 1

What is the 'theme' of a story?

Accepted Answer

The underlying message or big idea explored in the story

Answer

The theme is the central idea or message that runs throughout a story, such as friendship, courage, or justice. Unlike the plot (what happens), the theme is what the story is really about at a deeper level.

Question 2

Which technique does an author use when they write: 'The trees whispered secrets to one another'?

Accepted Answer

Personification

Answer

Personification gives human qualities to non-human things. Trees cannot whisper or share secrets, but giving them these human behaviours creates a mysterious, atmospheric effect.

Question 3

What is alliteration?

Accepted Answer

The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in nearby words

Answer

Alliteration is the repetition of the same starting consonant sound in closely connected words, e.g. 'slippery, slimy snakes'. It creates rhythm and is memorable, often used in poetry, adverts, and headlines.

Question 4

What does 'predict' mean in a reading comprehension question?

Accepted Answer

To use evidence to suggest what might happen next

Answer

Prediction means using evidence from the text along with your own knowledge to suggest what might happen next. Good predictions are based on clues in the text, not random guesses.

Question 5

Why do authors vary sentence length in their writing?

Accepted Answer

To create different effects such as pace, tension, or calm

Answer

Varying sentence length is a deliberate technique. Short sentences create pace and tension; longer sentences can build atmosphere and detail. Mixing lengths makes writing more engaging and controlled.

KS2 SATs Practice Test

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KS2 SATs KS2 Reading Comprehension 5