2022 KS2 Grammar Questions SATS Paper

What is the subject of the sentence: 'A whale lives in the sea.'?

• A whale

• lives

• in the sea

• A whale lives

Draw a line to match each word to its correct suffix.

Draw a line to match each prefix to the correct word to make a new word.

Which sentence must end with a question mark? Tick one.

• Shall we go round the fitness trail in the park

• We could go tomorrow if you like

• What I really like is the rope bridge

• Let me know what you would like to do

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? Tick one.

• 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? Tick one.

• 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.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? Tick one.

• Add one ounce (around one) tablespoon of yeast to your bread mix.

• Add one ounce around one tablespoon of yeast (to your bread mix).

• Add one ounce (around one tablespoon) of yeast to your bread mix.

• Add one ounce around (one tablespoon) of yeast to your bread mix.

Which sentence expresses the greatest certainty? Tick one.

• 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.

Insert a pair of commas in the correct place in the sentence below.

Draw a line to match each word below to its antonym.