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F00030A0128 English grammar, punctuation and spelling Paper 1: questions 2017 national curriculum tests Key stage 2 First name Middle name Last name Date of birth Day Month Year School name DfE number

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Page 3 of 28 F00030A0328 Questions and answers There are different types of question for you to answer in different ways. The space for your answer shows you what type of answer is needed. Write your answer in the space provided. Do not write over any barcodes. Multiple-choice answers For some questions, you do not need to do any writing. Read the instruct\ ions carefully so that you know how to answer each question. Short answers Some questions are followed by a line or a box. This shows that you need to write a word, a few words or a sentence. Marks The number under each line at the side of the page tells you the maximum\ number of marks for each question. You should work through the booklet until you are asked to stop. Work as quickly and as carefully as you can. If you finish before the end, go back and check your work. You have 45 minutes to answer the questions in this booklet. Instructions

Page 4 of 28 Tick the sentence that must end with a question mark. Tick one. Why he went there was a mystery What he thinks about the problem is anyone’s guess When are your cousins expected to arrive How they would get to the match was unclear 1 mark 1 KS2 item template version 1.2 G003555 – 15 December 2016 11:35 AM – Version 3 Insert a semi-colon in the correct place in the sentence below. 2 Come and see me tomorrow I will not have time to see you today. 1 mark G004528 – 8 December 2016 2:35 PM – Version 2 F00030A0428

Page 5 of 28 The prefix mis- can be added to the word read to make the word misread. What does the word misread mean? Tick one. to read quickly to read incorrectly to read again to read before 4 1 mark KS2 item template version 1.2 G005044 – 14 December 2016 1:43 PM – Version 3 3 Which sentence uses capital letters correctly? Tick one. We went to manchester for Kajal and Jamal’s party. we went to Manchester for Kajal and Jamal�s party. We went to Manchester for Kajal and Jamal�s party. We went to Manchester for Kajal and Jamal�s Party. G003726 – 14 December 2016 1:39 PM – Version 3 1 mark KS2 item template version 1.2 F00030A0528

Page 6 of 28 G004487 – 8 December 2016 2:58 PM – Version 4 Circle the correct verb form in each underlined pair to complete the sentences below. 6 The last place I saw Jack and Gwenwas / were in the playground. At the museum, there was / were many interesting exhibits. The bikes was / were lined up for the start of the race. 1 mark G004378 – 8 December 2016 2:56 PM – Version 3 Which verb form completes the sentence? 5 After Disha her medal, she gave a television interview. Tick one. is collecting had collected has collected was collecting 1 mark F00030A0628

Page 7 of 28 Tick the option that correctly completes the sentence below. 7 an official Olympic sport at the Winter Olympics in Japan. Tick one. In 1998 snowboarding became, In 1998 snowboarding, became In, 1998 snowboarding became In 1998, snowboarding became 1 mark KS2 item template version 1.2 G004670 – 8 December 2016 2:59 PM – Version 2 Which sentence is punctuated correctly? 8 Tick one. Joe went upstairs, turned on his computer took out his homework and started. Joe went upstairs turned on his computer, took out his homework, and started. Joe went, upstairs turned on his computer, took out his homework, and started. Joe went upstairs, turned on his computer, took out his homework and started. 1 mark G004545 – 8 December 2016 3:24 PM – Version 3 F00030A0728

Page 8 of 28 Tick one box to show the correct place for a colon in the sentence below. 10 Tom needed to think carefully about his homework it looked very difficult. 1 mark G004556 – 8 December 2016 3:29 PM – Version 4 What is the word class of the underlined word in the sentence below? 9 The alarm rang and Jamal immediately jumped out of bed.Tick one. conjunction adverb verb determiner 1 mark KS2 item template version 1.2 G004626 – 8 December 2016 3:28 PM – Version 3 F00030A0828

Page 9 of 28 G004402 – 8 December 2016 3:31 PM – Version 2 What is the word class of the underlined words in the sentence below? 11 The girl brought a sandwich and an apple to eat for lunch.Tick one. adjectives adverbs determiners nouns 1 mark Which sentence is punctuated correctly? 12 Tick one. The man grabbed his coat – it looked cold and windy outside. The man grabbed his coat it looked cold – and windy outside. The man grabbed his coat it looked cold and windy – outside. The man grabbed his coat it looked – cold and windy outside. 1 mark G004558 – 26 January 2017 4:50 PM – Version 2 F00030A0928

Page 10 of 28 Which sentence is punctuated correctly? 14 Tick one. The town is ten miles (16 kilometres) away. The town is ten miles (16 kilometres away.) The town is ten miles (16) kilometres away. The town is ten miles (16 kilometres away). 1 mark G004538 – 8 December 2016 3:38 PM – Version 5 Which sentence uses the word round as an adjective? 13 Tick one. The dog ran round in circles. There was a round of applause. The castle had a round tower. The team has already made the final round. 1 mark G004371 – 8 December 2016 3:35 PM – Version 2 F00030A01028

Page 11 of 28 G004379 – 8 December 2016 3:41 PM – Version 3 Complete the sentence with an appropriate subordinating conjunction. 16 Tracey decided to walk it was a lovely day. 1 mark Which sentence uses capital letters correctly? 15 Tick one. We are going to see a Play by Shakespeare. There is a new Doctor at the local Hospital. There is a Class Visit to the museum next week. He is trying to swim the English Channel. 1 mark G004561 – 8 December 2016 3:39 PM – Version 3 F00030A01128

Page 12 of 28 Which sentence uses the word book as a verb? 18 Tick one. We decided to book tickets for the football match. Arin wrote a book review for the school magazine. The scientist’s ideas are explained in his latest book. Book club meets every Wednesday in the library. 1 mark KS2 item template version 1.2 G004994 – 8 December 2016 3:47 PM – Version 1 Which sentence is an exclamation? 17 Tick one. What time did the sun set last night She said the sunset was particularly beautiful What a spectacular sunset that is The sunsets are lovely at this time of year 1 mark G004414 – 8 December 2016 3:44 PM – Version 3 F00030A01228

Page 13 of 28 20 Replace the underlined word or words in the sentence below with the correct pronouns. For his ninth birthday, James visited his grandparents and his grandparents took James to the cinema. 1 mark KS2 item template version 1.2G003776 – 8 December 2016 3:52 PM – Version 4 Insert a pair of commas in the correct place in the sentence below. 19 I enjoy sitting in my bedroom even though it is quite small and listening to music. 1 mark KS2 item template version 1.2 G004331 – 8 December 2016 3:49 PM – Version 3 F00030A01328

Page 14 of 28 Which sentence is the most formal? 22 Tick one. Your presence is requested at the wedding of our daughter. You would like to come to our daughter’s wedding, wouldn’t you? We’d love you to join us for our daughter’s wedding. Our daughter’s getting married – please come! 1 mark KS2 item template version 1.2 G005015 – 8 December 2016 3:56 PM – Version 3 Which sentence is punctuated correctly? 21 Tick one. Abdul called out, “will you come and help me?” Abdul called out “Will you come and help me” Abdul called out, “Will you come and help me”? Abdul called out, “Will you come and help me?” 1 mark G004530 – 8 December 2016 3:54 PM – Version 3 F00030A01428

Page 15 of 28 Circle the two words that are antonyms in the sentence below. 24 What looked like a worthless collection of rusty metal turned out to include ancient coins and valuable jewellery. 1 mark KS2 item template version 1.2 G005034 – 26 January 2017 5:01 PM – Version 2 Which underlined group of words is a subordinate clause? 23 Tick one. If you want to, you can walk with us. This is the best fishing spot we have found. We change places when the bell rings. We planted the parsley next to the mint. 1 mark G004442 – 8 December 2016 3:58 PM – Version 3 F00030A01528

Page 16 of 28 Tick one box in each row to show whether the apostrophe is used for a contracted form or possession. 25 SentenceApostrophe for a contracted form Apostrophe for possession Where is Karen’s pen? Joshua’s hungry. Please get the dog’s dinner. The cat’s outside. 1 mark G004542 – 8 December 2016 4:03 PM – Version 3 Which sentence contains a relative clause? 26 Tick one. The boy who I met at the park is in my class. The team is going to play a match tomorrow. Sue said that she wanted to learn to play the drums. Whenever they have time, they like to go cycling. 1 mark G004436 – 8 December 2016 4:05 PM – Version 2 F00030A01628

Page 17 of 28 Insert full stops and capital letters in the passage below so it is punctuated correctly. 28 Declan has always been fascinated by animals he has read many books about exotic creatures jellyfish interest him the most and he would like to study them when he is ol\ der 1 mark KS2 item template version 1.2 G005017 – 8 December 2016 4:09 PM – Version 1 Which sentence is a statement? Tick one. You can copy the pattern from a book Be careful when you use the glue Do you use glitter to decorate the edges Do not touch the paint until it is dry 1 mark 27 G002439 – 8 December 2016 4:08 PM – Version 3 F00030A01728

Page 18 of 28 Insert a pair of commas in the correct place in the sentence below. 29 Jenna a very gifted singer won the talent competition \ that was held in her local theatre. 1 mark KS2 item template version 1.2 G005025 – 8 December 2016 4:12 PM – Version 1 G004468 – 8 December 2016 4:24 PM – Version 4 Rewrite the verbs in the boxes to complete the sentences with the correct choice of tense. 30 The visitors left after they their coffee. to finish Jo usually up early on Saturday morning and to wake goes swimming before breakfast. 1 mark F00030A01828

Page 19 of 28 Write a command which could be the first step in the instructions for making a sandwich. Remember to punctuate your answer correctly. 31 1 mark G004421 – 9 December 2016 8:15 AM – Version 4 32 Label each of the clauses in the sentence below as either main (M) or subordinate (S). When the bell rang, we dashed into the playground and we started a game of football. 1 mark KS2 item template version 1.2G004741 – 9 December 2016 8:18 AM – Version 4 F00030A01928

Page 20 of 28 34 Which two sentences contain a preposition? Tick two. He walked really quickly. The horse munched his hay happily. She ran around the games field. The old man walked past the door. 1 mark KS2 item template version 1.2 G003768 – 15 December 2016 11:36 AM – Version 5 33 Circle the conjunction in each sentence. We like to eat popcorn when we go to the cinema. Although my sister likes salted popcorn, I prefer sweet popcorn. My brother doesn’t like popcorn at all, so he buys sweets instead. 1 mark KS2 item template version 1.2 G003881 – 9 December 2016 8:21 AM – Version 3 F00030A02028

Page 21 of 28 Insert a comma and a dash in the correct places in the sentence below. 36 Before we leave school our class wants to start a \ vegetable garden the first in our school’s history. 1 mark KS2 item template version 1.2 G004356 – 9 December 2016 8:26 AM – Version 3 What is the subject of the sentence below? On Tuesday, Mary plans to meet Aidan in Liverpool. Tick one. Tuesday Mary Aidan Liverpool 1 mark 35 KS2 item template version 1.2 G003563 – 14 December 2016 2:00 PM – Version 1 F00030A02128

Page 22 of 28 G004480 – 10 January 2017 9:28 AM – Version 3 Complete the sentence below with the simple past tense of the verbs in the boxes. 38 I netball last weekend, but I only where the match the day before. 1 mark to play to know to be 37 Circle the relative pronoun in the sentence below. The mountain, which could be seen in the distance, had snow on top of it. 1 mark KS2 item template version 2 G005343 – 9 December 2016 8:28 AM – Version 1 F00030A02228

Page 23 of 28 Insert a pair of brackets in the correct place in the sentence below. The highest mountain in Great Britain is Ben Nevis 1,344 metres in Scotland. 1 mark 39 KS2 item template version 1.2 G003661 – 9 December 2016 8:36 AM – Version 5 Which one prefix can be added to all three words below to make their antonyms? Write the prefix in the box. 40 secure active complete 1 mark KS2 item template version 1.2 G005042 – 9 December 2016 8:37 AM – Version 3 Circle the two words that are synonyms in the passage below. 41 The café serves delicious snacks and cakes until noon. After midday, you can also order hot lunches, sandwiches or soup. 1 mark KS2 item template version 1.2 G005040 – 9 December 2016 8:39 AM – Version 1 F00030A02328

Page 24 of 28 43 Which punctuation mark should be used in the place indicated by the arrow? Josh was excellent at languages he spoke French and Spanish. Tick one. comma hyphen full stop semi-colon 1 mark KS2 item template version 1.2 G004769 – 15 December 2016 11:38 AM – Version 2 Circle the possessive pronoun in the passage below. 42 The boy showed me around the school. He took me to the music room and pointed out which classroom was his. 1 mark KS2 item template version 1.2 G004999 – 9 December 2016 8:40 AM – Version 2 F00030A02428

Page 25 of 28 Insert two hyphens in the correct places in the sentence below. 46 The children have been busy cooking some healthy sugar free snacks and learning some well known traditional songs for visitors to enjoy. 1 mark KS2 item template version 1.2 G004307 – 9 December 2016 8:47 AM – Version 3 Complete the sentence below with a noun formed from the verb encourage. My friends offered me lots of __________________________ to meet my targets. 1 mark 45 KS2 item template version 1.2 G003677 – 9 December 2016 8:46 AM – Version 3 Complete each sentence below with a word formed from the root word thought. 44 Olisa was a very girl. The children looked at the poster on the wall. 1 mark G004587 – 9 December 2016 8:44 AM – Version 3 F00030A02528

Page 26 of 28 Rewrite the underlined verbs in the sentence below so that they are in the present progressive form. 48 Jim learns French at school. He plans to ski in the Alps in the spring. 1 mark KS2 item template version 1.2G005011 – 14 December 2016 2:12 PM – Version 3 Rewrite the sentence below in the active. Remember to punctuate your answer correctly. 47 The vital clues were discovered by the detective. 1 mark G004519 – 9 December 2016 8:49 AM – Version 2 F00030A02628

Page 27 of 28 Circle the adverb in the sentence below. 50 Of all the toys in his large collection, Karl’s little brother liked the cuddly rabbit best. 1 mark G004375 – 9 December 2016 8:54 AM – Version 3 Write a noun phrase containing at least three words to complete the sentence below. Remember to punctuate your answer correctly. 49 was preparing for an important athletics competition. 1 mark G004458 – 9 December 2016 8:53 AM – Version 3 F00030A02728

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