KS2 SATs Reading Comprehension

Question 1

In a text, the author describes a character's hands as 'trembling like autumn leaves.' What technique is being used?

Accepted Answer

Simile

Answer

A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'. Here, the trembling hands are compared to autumn leaves using the word 'like'.

Question 2

What does the word 'reluctantly' suggest about how a character performs an action?

Accepted Answer

They do it unwillingly

Answer

'Reluctantly' means with hesitation or unwillingness. It suggests the character does not want to do the action but does it anyway.

Question 3

Which of these is an example of a fact rather than an opinion?

Accepted Answer

The River Thames flows through London

Answer

A fact can be proven to be true or false. The River Thames flowing through London is a verifiable geographical fact. The other options express personal judgements.

Question 4

An author writes: 'The old house groaned in the wind.' What technique is this?

Accepted Answer

Personification

Answer

Personification gives human qualities to non-human things. A house cannot actually 'groan' — this is a human action given to a building.

Question 5

In a non-fiction text about polar bears, which subheading would best introduce a section about what polar bears eat?

Accepted Answer

The Polar Bear's Diet

Answer

'The Polar Bear's Diet' directly relates to what polar bears eat. 'Diet' means the food that an animal regularly eats.

KS2 SATs Practice Test

KS2 SATs Practice Test

KS2 SATs Reading Comprehension