KS2 SATs Reading Comprehension 2

Question 1

A character in a story 'slammed the door and stomped up the stairs.' How is the character most likely feeling?

Accepted Answer

Angry

Answer

Slamming and stomping are aggressive, forceful actions that typically indicate anger or frustration.

Question 2

What does 'retrieve' mean in this sentence: 'The dog was trained to retrieve the ball'?

Accepted Answer

To fetch and bring back

Answer

'Retrieve' means to get something and bring it back. In this context, the dog fetches the ball and returns it.

Question 3

Which sentence uses a colon correctly?

Accepted Answer

She packed three items: a torch, a map and a compass.

Answer

A colon is correctly used to introduce a list. 'She packed three items: a torch, a map and a compass' uses the colon to introduce the list of items.

Question 4

An author includes statistics in a persuasive text. Why might they do this?

Accepted Answer

To make the argument sound more factual and convincing

Answer

Statistics (numbers and data) are used in persuasive writing to provide evidence and make arguments appear more credible and convincing.

Question 5

What is the main purpose of an opening paragraph in a newspaper report?

Accepted Answer

To summarise the key facts of the story

Answer

The opening paragraph (or 'lead') of a newspaper report summarises the most important facts: who, what, where, when and why.

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