SPAG 2022 Paper

Select the subject from the sentence below.

A whale lives in the sea.

• whale

• a whale

• sea

• lives

child​ (a)  

champion ​ (b)  

neighbour ​ (c)  

friend​ (d)  

member​ (e)  

• hood
• ship

Match the root word to the prefix.

en (a)  

de (b)  

dis​ (c)  

• large
• frost
• cover

Select the appropriate punctuation to complete the sentences.

Shall we go round the fitness trail in the park​ (a)  

We could go tomorrow if you like​ (b)  

What I really like is the rope bridge​ (c)  

Let me know what you would like to do​ (d)  

• ?
• .
• !
• ,

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

• Nevertheless we, are going on Saturday.

• Finally, I think I understand what you mean.

• Considering, all his efforts the result was disappointing.

• At the last, count there were twenty people coming.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• The band will perform at concerts in Belfast, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham and, Sheffield

• The children could choose to play netball, cricket, hockey or tennis.

• Owls badgers, hedgehogs and bats are all nocturnal animals.

• Painting, drawing, sculpture and print-making, were all options on the art day.

Mark each sentence to show whether is is punctuated correctly or not.

Add one ounce (around one) tablespoon of yeast to your mix. ​ ​ (a)   ​

Add one ounce around one tablespoon of yeast (to your mix). ​ (b)  

Add one ounce (around one tablespoon) of yeast to your mix.​ ​ (c)  

• X
• ✓

Which sentence expresses the greatest certainty?

• It may rain later in the week.

• The train might arrive late again today.

• I will walk through the park to get to school.

• It should be sunny and warm tomorrow.

Select the boxes to show where the commas should be placed.

What does the word them refer to in the sentence below?

Although deserts are very dry, a rich variety of plants and animals can survive in them.

• deserts

• variety

• plants

• animals