National curriculum tests Key stage 1 English grammar, punctuation and spelling Paper 2: questions First name Middle name Last name SAMPLE BOOKLET Published July 2015 This sample test indicates how the national curriculum will be assessed from 2016. Further information is available on GOV.UK at www.gov.uk/sta. Total marks
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Practice questions P1 18 June 2015 3:46 PM Version 2 a Tick the word that completes the sentence. We were on our projects. worked works working work P2 2 March 2015 10:43 AM Version 2 b Write one word on the line below to complete the sentence in the past tense. I to Scotland during the school holidays. Page 03 of 16
G004862 4 March 2015 11:18 AM Version 2 1 Write the missing punctuation mark to complete the sentence below. Can you play my favourite tune G004862 Q2 18 June 2015 3:52 PM Version 2 2 Tick the correct word to complete the sentence below. I hope when we will play musical chairs at the party. if that because Q2 Page 04 of 16
G004884 12 May 2015 1:57 PM Version 1 3 Tick one box to show where a comma should go in the sentence below. Aisha found some red blue and purple beads in the box. G004884 G004836 12 May 2015 1:59 PM Version 1 4 Draw lines to match the groups of words that have the same meaning. One has been done for you. I will it s you have I ll it is didn t did not you ve G004836 Page 05 of 16
G003148 18 June 2015 3:53 PM Version 1 5 Look at where the arrow is pointing. The children went home Josh had enjoyed his party. Which punctuation mark is missing? comma question mark apostrophe full stop G003148 Page 06 of 16
G004890 18 June 2015 3:54 PM Version 1 6 What type of word is underlined in the sentence below? Poppy held the baby rabbit gently in her arms. an adjective an adverb a noun a verb G004890 G004898 18 June 2015 3:56 PM Version 1 7 What type of word is brave in the sentence below? The brave mouse marched up to the lion. an adverb an adjective a verb a noun G004898 KS1 item template version 1 Page 07 of 16
G004816 18 June 2015 3:55 PM Version 1 8 Read the sentences below. Growing Beans Place some damp cotton wool in a jar. Push a bean seed down against the side of the jar. Wait for the bean seed to sprout. Tick the word that best describes these sentences. statements questions commands exclamations G004816 Page 08 of 16
G004839 18 June 2015 3:48 PM Version 1 9 Tick the sentence that is a statement. What an interesting painting! Can you collect the crayons, please? James washed the paintbrushes. Check that your tables are clean. G004839 G003103 2 March 2015 10:22 AM Version 1 10 Write s or es to make each word a plural. fox card match G003103 Page 09 of 16
G004156 18 March 2015 10:59 AM Version 3 11 Circle the three nouns in the sentence below. A whale has an enormous heart that can weigh as much as a small car. G004156 G004812 18 March 2015 10:58 AM Version 1 12 Circle the verbs in the sentence below. Yesterday was the school sports day and Jo wore her new running shoes. G004812 Page 10 of 16
G003084 18 June 2015 3:51 PM Version 1 13 Tick the sentence that is correct. Adam saw his friend in the park and wave. Adam saw his friend in the park and waved. Adam sees his friend in the park and wave. Adam sees his friend in the park and waved. G003084 G003069.indd 26 June 2015 2:00 PM Version 1 14 Tick to show whether each sentence is in the past tense or the present tense. Sentence Becky was thinking. I am reading my book. Jo is going for a walk. Past tense Present tense G003069.indd Page 11 of 16
G004861 2 March 2015 10:28 AM Version 1 15 Why do the underlined words start with a capital letter? King Fred had a party at Greystone Palace on Sunday afternoon. G004861 Page 12 of 16
G003253 18 June 2015 3:40 PM Version 2 16 The verbs in boxes are in the present tense. Write these verbs in the past tense. One has been done for you. visits When my family visited the zoo, take I photos with my new camera. smiles My brother for his picture. 2 marks KS1 item template version 1 Page 13 of 16
G003846 2 March 2015 10:37 AM Version 2 17 Write the words I am as one word, using an apostrophe. going to the shops soon. G003846 G003116 18 June 2015 3:51 PM Version 1 18 Joe wanted to buy a present. He asked his mum if Gran would like flowers. Write Joe s question to his mum in the speech bubble. Remember to use correct punctuation. 2 marks Page 14 of 16
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