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Step-by-step practice: English · Level 2Chapter 9 · Sentences with capitals, full stops and question marks
Level 2 · Chapter 9

Sentences with capitals, full stops and question marks

By the end of this chapter you will be able to

  • I can read a short sentence using the sounds and tricky words I know
  • I can start a sentence with a capital letter
  • I can choose a full stop or a question mark at the end
  • I can put the words of a sentence in order

You should already know

  • Chapters 1 to 8 of Level 2
  • Chapters 1 to 9 of Level 1

Where this leads

  • The Level 2 check (Chapter 10)

Step-by-step practice: English (Level 2). Small steps, repeated until fluent. Content: Read a sentence of four to six words using known letters, digraphs and tricky words, Start a sentence with a capital letter and end it with a full stop or question mark, Pick the question that matches a picture, Put the words of a sentence back in order and add the right end mark.

Exercise P  Do you remember?

1
FWhich tricky word completes this? ___ is my dog. Choose the, my or go. A go B the C my Choose A, B or C.
2
FWhich two letters make one sound at the end of fish? Choose ch, sh or th. A ch B th C sh Choose A, B or C.
3
FWhich word has the long sound oa? Choose goat, gate or got. A got B gate C goat Choose A, B or C.
4
FWhich word has the long sound igh? Choose night, nut or not. A night B not C nut Choose A, B or C.
5
FWhich word ends with the sound ng? Choose ring, rink or rind. A rind B rink C ring Choose A, B or C.
9.1

A capital letter at the start

Level 2
Start a sentence with a capital letter, Spot the line written correctly
Video lesson: A capital letter at the startComing soon

Every sentence starts with a capital letter. This tells the reader where the sentence begins.

Look at The cat sat on the mat. The first letter, T, is a capital letter. The other words use small letters.

Names, such as Tom, also start with a capital letter. So do the word I and the days of the week.

Key ideas

  • Start every sentence with a capital letter.
  • Check the first letter of each line.
  • Names also start with a capital letter.
Worked example 9.1.1
Which line is written correctly? A the cat sat on the mat B The cat sat on the mat. Choose A or B.

Method. Check the first letter and the end mark of each line.

  1. Look at the first letter of each line. It should be a capital letter.
    the cat sat on the mat / The cat sat on the mat.
  2. Look at the end of each line. It should end with a full stop.
    The cat sat on the mat. ends with a full stop
  3. Pick the correct line. Only one line has both.
    choice B
  4. Write the answer.
    B

Check. Choice B starts with a capital and ends with a full stop. ✓

Watch out. Every sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.

Worked example 9.1.2
Which line is written correctly? A the dog can run in the sun B The dog can run in the sun. Choose A or B.

Method. Check the first letter and the end mark of each line.

  1. Look at the first letter of each line. It should be a capital letter.
    the dog can run in the sun / The dog can run in the sun.
  2. Look at the end of each line. It should end with a full stop.
    The dog can run in the sun. ends with a full stop
  3. Pick the correct line. Only one line has both.
    choice B
  4. Write the answer.
    B

Check. Choice B starts with a capital and ends with a full stop. ✓

Watch out. Every sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.

Worked example 9.1.3
Which line is written correctly? A the hen sat on an egg B The hen sat on an egg. Choose A or B.

Method. Check the first letter and the end mark of each line.

  1. Look at the first letter of each line. It should be a capital letter.
    the hen sat on an egg / The hen sat on an egg.
  2. Look at the end of each line. It should end with a full stop.
    The hen sat on an egg. ends with a full stop
  3. Pick the correct line. Only one line has both.
    choice B
  4. Write the answer.
    B

Check. Choice B starts with a capital and ends with a full stop. ✓

Watch out. Every sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.

Watch out

Watch out: a line may have the right end mark but the wrong first letter. Check both ends of the line.

Exam tip

Grown-up tip. Ask the child to put a finger on the first letter of each line. Is it a capital? Read the line aloud.

Exercise 9A  Practice: a capital letter at the start

1
RWhich line is written correctly? A The ship has a red sail. B the ship has a red sail Choose A or B.
2
RWhich line is written correctly? A the rain is wet B The rain is wet. Choose A or B.
3
RWhich line is written correctly? A the sheep can sleep at night B The sheep can sleep at night. Choose A or B.
4
RWhich line is written correctly? A The boat is on the pond. B the boat is on the pond Choose A or B.
5
RWhich line is written correctly? A the train is on the rail B The train is on the rail. Choose A or B.
6
RWhich line is written correctly? A The snail is on a log. B the snail is on a log Choose A or B.
7
RWhich line is written correctly? A The bee is on the tree. B the bee is on the tree Choose A or B.
8
RWhich line is written correctly? A The moth is on the path. B the moth is on the path Choose A or B.
9
RWhich line is written correctly? A the goat is on the road B The goat is on the road. Choose A or B.
10
RWhich line is written correctly? A The fish is in the pond. B the fish is in the pond Choose A or B.
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RWhich line is written correctly? A the bus is at the shop B The bus is at the shop. Choose A or B.
9.2

Full stops and question marks

Level 2
Choose a full stop for a statement, Choose a question mark for a question
Video lesson: Full stops and question marksComing soon

A statement tells something and ends with a full stop, as in The sun is hot.

A question asks something and ends with a question mark, as in Is the sun hot?

Read the sentence aloud. Does it ask? Then it needs a question mark.

Key ideas

  • A statement ends with a full stop.
  • A question ends with a question mark.
  • Ask: does it tell or does it ask?
Worked example 9.2.1
Which end mark does this sentence need? The sun is hot A . B ? Choose A or B.

Method. Read the sentence, then choose its end mark.

  1. Read the whole sentence. Decide what kind of sentence it is.
    The sun is hot
  2. Choose the end mark. It tells us something, so it is a statement.
    . is choice A
  3. Write the answer.
    A

Check. A question ends with a question mark; a statement ends with a full stop. ✓

Watch out. A question asks something. A statement tells something.

Worked example 9.2.2
Which end mark does this sentence need? Is the sun hot A . B ? Choose A or B.

Method. Read the sentence, then choose its end mark.

  1. Read the whole sentence. Decide what kind of sentence it is.
    Is the sun hot
  2. Choose the end mark. It asks us something, so it is a question.
    ? is choice B
  3. Write the answer.
    B

Check. A question ends with a question mark; a statement ends with a full stop. ✓

Watch out. A question asks something. A statement tells something.

Worked example 9.2.3
Which end mark does this sentence need? The dog can run in the sun A ? B . Choose A or B.

Method. Read the sentence, then choose its end mark.

  1. Read the whole sentence. Decide what kind of sentence it is.
    The dog can run in the sun
  2. Choose the end mark. It tells us what the dog can do.
    . is choice B
  3. Write the answer.
    B

Check. A question ends with a question mark; a statement ends with a full stop. ✓

Watch out. A question asks something. A statement tells something.

Watch out

Watch out: a question can start with a word you know, such as is, can or did. Look for the question word order.

Exam tip

Grown-up tip. Ask: "Is this asking, or telling?" Then point to the end mark that matches.

Exercise 9B  Practice: full stops and question marks

1
FWhich end mark does this sentence need? Can the dog run in the sun A . B ? Choose A or B.
2
FWhich end mark does this sentence need? The hen sat on an egg A . B ? Choose A or B.
3
FWhich end mark does this sentence need? Did the hen sit on an egg A ? B . Choose A or B.
4
FWhich end mark does this sentence need? The rain is wet A ? B . Choose A or B.
5
FWhich end mark does this sentence need? Is the rain wet A ? B . Choose A or B.
6
FWhich end mark does this sentence need? The sheep can sleep at night A . B ? Choose A or B.
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FWhich end mark does this sentence need? Can the sheep sleep at night A ? B . Choose A or B.
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FWhich end mark does this sentence need? The boat is on the pond A . B ? Choose A or B.
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FWhich end mark does this sentence need? Is the boat on the pond A ? B . Choose A or B.
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FWhich end mark does this sentence need? The snail is on a log A . B ? Choose A or B.
9.3

Reading a sentence and matching a picture

Level 2
Read a sentence of four to six words, Match the sentence to its picture
Video lesson: Reading a sentence and matching a pictureComing soon

Read the whole sentence before you look at the picture. Use the sounds you know, and the tricky words too.

Some pictures have more than one sentence next to them. Only one tells you about the picture.

Key ideas

  • Read every word in the sentence.
  • Use the sounds and tricky words you know.
  • Find the sentence about the picture.
Worked example 9.3.1
Look at the picture. Which sentence matches it? A The hen sat on an egg. B The dog can run in the sun. C The cat sat on the mat. Choose A, B or C.

Method. Look at the picture, then read each sentence.

  1. Look at the picture. Say what it shows.
    cat
  2. Read each sentence. Find the one about the picture.
    The hen sat on an egg. / The dog can run in the sun. / The cat sat on the mat.
  3. Match the sentence. Choice C tells us about the cat.
    C: The cat sat on the mat.
  4. Write the answer.
    C

Check. Read the sentence again: it talks about a cat. ✓

Watch out. A sentence that talks about something else is wrong, even if it has the same letters.

Worked example 9.3.2
Look at the picture. Which sentence matches it? A The ship has a red sail. B The sheep can sleep at night. C The rain is wet. Choose A, B or C.

Method. Look at the picture, then read each sentence.

  1. Look at the picture. Say what it shows.
    ship
  2. Read each sentence. Find the one about the picture.
    The ship has a red sail. / The sheep can sleep at night. / The rain is wet.
  3. Match the sentence. Choice A tells us about the ship.
    A: The ship has a red sail.
  4. Write the answer.
    A

Check. Read the sentence again: it talks about a ship. ✓

Watch out. A sentence that talks about something else is wrong, even if it has the same letters.

Worked example 9.3.3
Look at the picture. Which sentence matches it? A The sheep can sleep at night. B The bee is on the tree. C The train is on the rail. Choose A, B or C.

Method. Look at the picture, then read each sentence.

  1. Look at the picture. Say what it shows.
    sheep
  2. Read each sentence. Find the one about the picture.
    The sheep can sleep at night. / The bee is on the tree. / The train is on the rail.
  3. Match the sentence. Choice A tells us about the sheep.
    A: The sheep can sleep at night.
  4. Write the answer.
    A

Check. Read the sentence again: it talks about a sheep. ✓

Watch out. A sentence that talks about something else is wrong, even if it has the same letters.

Watch out

Watch out: two sentences can use the same word. Read the whole sentence before you choose.

Exam tip

Grown-up tip. Ask the child to read the sentence aloud, then point to the picture it describes.

Exercise 9C  Practice: reading a sentence and matching a picture

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PSLook at the picture. Which sentence matches it? A The moth is on the path. B The boat is on the pond. C The snail is on a log. Choose A, B or C.
2
PSLook at the picture. Which sentence matches it? A The goat is on the road. B The bee is on the tree. C The fish is in the pond. Choose A, B or C.
3
PSLook at the picture. Which sentence matches it? A The bus is at the shop. B The sun is hot. C The goat is on the road. Choose A, B or C.
4
PSLook at the picture. Which sentence matches it? A The rain is wet. B The fish is in the pond. C The hen sat on an egg. Choose A, B or C.
5
PSLook at the picture. Which sentence matches it? A The cat sat on the mat. B The moth is on the path. C The bus is at the shop. Choose A, B or C.
6
PSLook at the picture. Which sentence matches it? A The dog can run in the sun. B The sun is hot. C The snail is on a log. Choose A, B or C.
7
PSLook at the picture. Which sentence matches it? A The bee is on the tree. B The train is on the rail. C The ship has a red sail. Choose A, B or C.
8
PSLook at the picture. Which sentence matches it? A The bus is at the shop. B The hen sat on an egg. C The goat is on the road. Choose A, B or C.
9
PSLook at the picture. Which sentence matches it? A The moth is on the path. B The sheep can sleep at night. C The boat is on the pond. Choose A, B or C.
10
PSLook at the picture. Which sentence matches it? A The cat sat on the mat. B The rain is wet. C The fish is in the pond. Choose A, B or C.
9.4

Choosing the question for a picture

Level 2
Read questions about a picture, Pick the question that matches
Video lesson: Choosing the question for a pictureComing soon

A question about a picture starts with a question word, such as is, can or did, and ends with a question mark.

Look at the picture first. Then read the questions and pick the one that asks about it.

Key ideas

  • Look at the picture first.
  • Read each question.
  • Pick the question that asks about the picture.
Worked example 9.4.1
Look at the picture. Which sentence matches it? A The hen sat on an egg. B The dog can run in the sun. C Is the cat on the mat? Choose A, B or C.

Method. Look at the picture, then read each sentence.

  1. Look at the picture. Say what it shows.
    cat
  2. Read each sentence. Find the one about the picture.
    The hen sat on an egg. / The dog can run in the sun. / Is the cat on the mat?
  3. Match the sentence. Choice C tells us about the cat.
    C: Is the cat on the mat?
  4. Write the answer.
    C

Check. Read the sentence again: it talks about a cat. ✓

Watch out. A sentence that talks about something else is wrong, even if it has the same letters.

Worked example 9.4.2
Look at the picture. Which sentence matches it? A The rain is wet. B Has the ship got a red sail? C The sheep can sleep at night. Choose A, B or C.

Method. Look at the picture, then read each sentence.

  1. Look at the picture. Say what it shows.
    ship
  2. Read each sentence. Find the one about the picture.
    The rain is wet. / Has the ship got a red sail? / The sheep can sleep at night.
  3. Match the sentence. Choice B tells us about the ship.
    B: Has the ship got a red sail?
  4. Write the answer.
    B

Check. Read the sentence again: it talks about a ship. ✓

Watch out. A sentence that talks about something else is wrong, even if it has the same letters.

Worked example 9.4.3
Look at the picture. Which sentence matches it? A The train is on the rail. B Can the sheep sleep at night? C The bee is on the tree. Choose A, B or C.

Method. Look at the picture, then read each sentence.

  1. Look at the picture. Say what it shows.
    sheep
  2. Read each sentence. Find the one about the picture.
    The train is on the rail. / Can the sheep sleep at night? / The bee is on the tree.
  3. Match the sentence. Choice B tells us about the sheep.
    B: Can the sheep sleep at night?
  4. Write the answer.
    B

Check. Read the sentence again: it talks about a sheep. ✓

Watch out. A sentence that talks about something else is wrong, even if it has the same letters.

Watch out

Watch out: a statement about a picture is not the same as a question. Look for the question word and the question mark.

Exam tip

Grown-up tip. Ask the child to say the question aloud, then say what the picture shows.

Exercise 9D  Practice: choosing the question for a picture

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PSLook at the picture. Which sentence matches it? A The snail is on a log. B The moth is on the path. C Is the boat on the pond? Choose A, B or C.
2
PSLook at the picture. Which sentence matches it? A The goat is on the road. B Is the bee on the tree? C The fish is in the pond. Choose A, B or C.
3
PSLook at the picture. Which sentence matches it? A The bus is at the shop. B The sun is hot. C Is the goat on the road? Choose A, B or C.
4
PSLook at the picture. Which sentence matches it? A The rain is wet. B The hen sat on an egg. C Is the fish in the pond? Choose A, B or C.
5
PSLook at the picture. Which sentence matches it? A The moth is on the path. B Is the bus at the shop? C The cat sat on the mat. Choose A, B or C.
6
PSLook at the picture. Which sentence matches it? A The dog can run in the sun. B Is the sun hot? C The snail is on a log. Choose A, B or C.
7
PSLook at the picture. Which sentence matches it? A The ship has a red sail. B The bee is on the tree. C Is the train on the rail? Choose A, B or C.
8
PSLook at the picture. Which sentence matches it? A Did the hen sit on an egg? B The goat is on the road. C The bus is at the shop. Choose A, B or C.
9
PSLook at the picture. Which sentence matches it? A The boat is on the pond. B Is the moth on the path? C The sheep can sleep at night. Choose A, B or C.
10
PSLook at the picture. Which sentence matches it? A The cat sat on the mat. B The fish is in the pond. C Is the rain wet? Choose A, B or C.
9.5

Putting the words in order

Level 2
Put the words in order to make a sentence, Add a capital letter and the end mark
Video lesson: Putting the words in orderComing soon

Sometimes the words of a sentence are in the wrong order. Put them back so the sentence makes sense.

Start with a capital letter. End with a full stop or a question mark.

Key ideas

  • Find the word that starts the sentence.
  • Put the rest in order.
  • Add the capital letter and the end mark.
Worked example 9.5.1
Put these words in the right order to make a sentence: the / sat / on / cat / mat / the. Write it with a capital letter and a full stop.

Method. Find the first word, then put the rest in order and add a full stop.

  1. Find the word that starts the sentence. It starts with a capital letter.
    The
  2. Put the words in order. Read the sentence aloud as you go.
    The cat sat on the mat.
  3. Add the end mark. A sentence ends with a full stop.
    The cat sat on the mat.
  4. Write the answer.
    The cat sat on the mat.

Check. Read it again: The cat sat on the mat.. It makes sense. ✓

Watch out. Start with a capital letter. End with a full stop.

Worked example 9.5.2
Put these words in the right order to make a sentence: can / sheep / at / night / the / sleep. Write it with a capital letter and a full stop.

Method. Find the first word, then put the rest in order and add a full stop.

  1. Find the word that starts the sentence. It starts with a capital letter.
    The
  2. Put the words in order. Read the sentence aloud as you go.
    The sheep can sleep at night.
  3. Add the end mark. A sentence ends with a full stop.
    The sheep can sleep at night.
  4. Write the answer.
    The sheep can sleep at night.

Check. Read it again: The sheep can sleep at night.. It makes sense. ✓

Watch out. Start with a capital letter. End with a full stop.

Worked example 9.5.3
Put these words in the right order to make a sentence: has / ship / red / a / the / sail. Write it with a capital letter and a full stop.

Method. Find the first word, then put the rest in order and add a full stop.

  1. Find the word that starts the sentence. It starts with a capital letter.
    The
  2. Put the words in order. Read the sentence aloud as you go.
    The ship has a red sail.
  3. Add the end mark. A sentence ends with a full stop.
    The ship has a red sail.
  4. Write the answer.
    The ship has a red sail.

Check. Read it again: The ship has a red sail.. It makes sense. ✓

Watch out. Start with a capital letter. End with a full stop.

Watch out

Watch out: the first word of the sentence needs a capital letter, even if it was small in the jumbled line.

Exam tip

Grown-up tip. Ask the child to read the jumbled words aloud, then say the sentence that makes sense.

Exercise 9E  Practice: putting the words in order

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PSPut these words in the right order to make a sentence: the / the / is / train / on / rail. Write it with a capital letter and a full stop.
2
PSPut these words in the right order to make a sentence: the / is / bee / on / the / tree. Write it with a capital letter and a full stop.
3
PSPut these words in the right order to make a sentence: road / on / goat / the / the / is. Write it with a capital letter and a full stop.
4
PSPut these words in the right order to make a sentence: in / the / fish / the / pond / is. Write it with a capital letter and a full stop.
5
PSPut these words in the right order to make a sentence: the / is / hot / sun. Write it with a capital letter and a full stop.
6
PSPut these words in the right order to make a sentence: on / the / log / a / is / snail. Write it with a capital letter and a full stop.
7
PSPut these words in the right order to make a sentence: the / is / at / bus / the / shop. Write it with a capital letter and a full stop.
8
PSPut these words in the right order to make a sentence: moth / the / is / path / the / on. Write it with a capital letter and a full stop.
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PSPut these words in the right order to make a sentence: sat / an / hen / egg / on / the. Write it with a capital letter and a full stop.
9.6

Mixed sentences: capitals, stops and tricky words

Level 2
Read and check sentences with tricky words, Choose the sentence that is written correctly
Video lesson: Mixed sentences: capitals, stops and tricky wordsComing soon

This section mixes everything in this chapter: capital letters, full stops, question marks and tricky words.

Check the first letter, the end mark, and the tricky words before you choose.

Key ideas

  • Check the first letter.
  • Check the end mark.
  • Check the tricky words.
Worked example 9.6.1
Choose the word that completes the sentence: ______ cat is black. A We B Me C My Choose A, B or C.

Method. Read the sentence with each choice in the gap.

  1. Read the sentence with the gap. Think about what the sentence needs.
    ______ cat is black.
  2. Read each choice in the gap. Only one choice makes sense.
    We / Me / My
  3. Pick the word that fits. My is the tricky word that means belonging to me.
    My fits
  4. Write the answer.
    C

Check. Read the sentence with My in the gap. It makes sense. ✓

Watch out. Read the whole sentence with your choice in the gap.

Worked example 9.6.2
Choose the word that completes the sentence: Mum ______ it is time to go. A so B some C said Choose A, B or C.

Method. Read the sentence with each choice in the gap.

  1. Read the sentence with the gap. Think about what the sentence needs.
    Mum ______ it is time to go.
  2. Read each choice in the gap. Only one choice makes sense.
    so / some / said
  3. Pick the word that fits. said is the word for what Mum told us.
    said fits
  4. Write the answer.
    C

Check. Read the sentence with said in the gap. It makes sense. ✓

Watch out. Read the whole sentence with your choice in the gap.

Worked example 9.6.3
Choose the word that completes the sentence: We ______ the goat on the road. A said B see C so Choose A, B or C.

Method. Read the sentence with each choice in the gap.

  1. Read the sentence with the gap. Think about what the sentence needs.
    We ______ the goat on the road.
  2. Read each choice in the gap. Only one choice makes sense.
    said / see / so
  3. Pick the word that fits. see is the word for looking at something.
    see fits
  4. Write the answer.
    B

Check. Read the sentence with see in the gap. It makes sense. ✓

Watch out. Read the whole sentence with your choice in the gap.

Watch out

Watch out: a sentence can look right with the wrong end mark or the wrong tricky word. Check both.

Exam tip

Grown-up tip. Ask the child to read each sentence aloud, then point to the capital letter and the end mark.

Exercise 9F  Practice: mixed sentences: capitals, stops and tricky words

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FChoose the word that completes the sentence: What can we ______ today? A dog B have C do Choose A, B or C.
2
FWhich end mark does this sentence need? Can the bee see the tree A ? B . Choose A or B.
3
FWhich end mark does this sentence need? The moth is on the path A ? B . Choose A or B.
4
FChoose the word that completes the sentence: They ______ at home. A wore B were C where Choose A, B or C.
5
FChoose the word that completes the sentence: ______ is the shop? A Were B Where C Come Choose A, B or C.
6
PSPut these words in the right order to make a sentence: at / shop / is / the / goat / the. Write it with a capital letter and a full stop.
7
PSLook at the picture. Which sentence matches it? A The cat sat on the mat. B The sun is hot. C The bus is at the shop. Choose A, B or C.
8
RWhich line is written correctly? A The moth is on the path. B the moth is on the path Choose A or B.
9
RWhich line is written correctly? A The bee is on the tree. B the bee is on the tree Choose A or B.

Chapter summary

SkillMethod
Capital letterStart every sentence with a capital letter, and names too
Full stopEnd a statement, one that tells something, with a full stop
Question markEnd a question, one that asks something, with a question mark
Order the wordsPut the words in order, then add a capital and an end mark

Can you…?

  • I can start a sentence with a capital letter
  • I can end a statement with a full stop
  • I can end a question with a question mark
  • I can read a short sentence and match it to a picture
  • I can put the words of a sentence in order

Key terms

sentence
a group of words that makes sense on its own
statement
a sentence that tells something, and ends with a full stop
question
a sentence that asks something, and ends with a question mark

Exercise 9Z  Check-up

1
Which line is written correctly? A the hen sat on an egg B The hen sat on an egg. Choose A or B.
2
Which end mark does this sentence need? Is the sun hot A . B ? Choose A or B.
3
Look at the picture. Which sentence matches it? A The fish is in the pond. B The boat is on the pond. C The cat sat on the mat. Choose A, B or C.
4
Look at the picture. Which sentence matches it? A The bus is at the shop. B The sun is hot. C Is the goat on the road? Choose A, B or C.
5
Put these words in the right order to make a sentence: on / the / log / a / is / snail. Write it with a capital letter and a full stop.
6
Which end mark does this sentence need? The rain is wet A ? B . Choose A or B.
7
Choose the word that completes the sentence: Did you ______ your homework? A do B have C dog Choose A, B or C.
8
Look at the picture. Which sentence matches it? A The bee is on the tree. B The train is on the rail. C The ship has a red sail. Choose A, B or C.
9
Which line is written correctly? A the sheep can sleep at night B The sheep can sleep at night. Choose A or B.
10
Choose the word that completes the sentence: I ______ a red bag. A do B hat C have Choose A, B or C.

Total 10 marks. Allow about 10 minutes.

Exercise 9X  Practice test questions

1
PSPut these words in the right order to make a sentence: the / is / bee / on / the / tree. Write it with a capital letter and a full stop.[1 mark]
2
FWhich end mark does this sentence need? Can the dog run in the sun A . B ? Choose A or B.[1 mark]
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PSLook at the picture. Which sentence matches it? A The ship has a red sail. B The sheep can sleep at night. C The rain is wet. Choose A, B or C.[1 mark]
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PSLook at the picture. Which sentence matches it? A The goat is on the road. B Is the bee on the tree? C The fish is in the pond. Choose A, B or C.[1 mark]
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RWhich line is written correctly? A the goat is on the road B The goat is on the road. Choose A or B.[1 mark]
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FWhich end mark does this sentence need? The bus is at the shop A ? B . Choose A or B.[1 mark]
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FChoose the word that completes the sentence: Where is the shop? A Were B Come C Where Choose A, B or C.[1 mark]
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PSLook at the picture. Which sentence matches it? A The cat sat on the mat. B The rain is wet. C The fish is in the pond. Choose A, B or C.[1 mark]
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PSPut these words in the right order to make a sentence: the / is / hot / sun. Write it with a capital letter and a full stop.[1 mark]
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FChoose the word that completes the sentence: We ______ tired after school. A were B wore C where Choose A, B or C.[1 mark]
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