KS2 SATs KS2 Reading Comprehension 6

Question 1

What does 'onomatopoeia' mean?

Accepted Answer

Words that sound like the thing they describe

Answer

Onomatopoeia refers to words whose sound imitates what they describe, such as 'buzz', 'crash', 'sizzle', and 'squelch'. These words make writing more vivid and help the reader hear what is being described.

Question 2

In a SATs reading test, what should you always do before answering questions?

Accepted Answer

Read the text carefully

Answer

Reading the text carefully before answering is essential. It helps you understand the overall meaning, locate information more easily, and answer both retrieval and inference questions accurately.

Question 3

What is a 'biography'?

Accepted Answer

A written account of a real person's life written by someone else

Answer

A biography is a non-fiction text that tells the story of a real person's life, written by another person. It is different from an autobiography, which is written by the person themselves.

Question 4

What does 'cohesion' mean in a piece of writing?

Accepted Answer

The way ideas and sentences are linked together smoothly

Answer

Cohesion refers to how well a piece of writing flows and connects. Cohesive devices include pronouns, connectives, repeated vocabulary, and adverbials that link sentences and paragraphs together.

Question 5

What is the purpose of bullet points in a non-fiction text?

Accepted Answer

To present a list of information clearly and concisely

Answer

Bullet points present information as a clear, easy-to-read list. They are used in non-fiction texts such as reports, instructions, and information leaflets to organise key points efficiently.

KS2 SATs Practice Test

KS2 SATs Practice Test

KS2 SATs KS2 Reading Comprehension 6