KS2 English SATs Grammar and Spelling Quiz

What is the correct spelling for a word ending that sounds like 'shun'?

• cion

• sion

• shun

• tion

Which option shows a correct use of apostrophes for possession?

• The cat's whiskers

• The cats' whiskers

• The cat whiskers

• The cats whiskers

What punctuation mark is used to add a pause or indicate missing words?

• Comma

• Period

• Exclamation mark

• Ellipsis

Which type of verb shows an action done by someone or something?

• Relative verb

• Passive verb

• Modal verb

• Active verb

What is used to connect two independent clauses in a compound sentence?

• Colon

• Period

• Comma

• Semi-colon

Which word is spelled correctly with 'i' represented by 'y'?

• Gym

• Gim

• Jym

• Jim

What is the correct suffix for turning a verb into a noun?

• -ing

• -ful

• -ment

• -ly

Which option correctly uses a hyphen?

• Re enter

• Reenter

• Ree-nter

• Re-enter