2nd grade writing & editing
2nd grade (Year 3 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: L.2.1.F, W.2.5, L.2.2.B, W.2.1 · England: Y2 Writing (expanded noun phrases), Y3 Writing, Y2 Writing (letters)
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Question 1
The girl laughed. Which sentence adds the most useful detail?
- A. Laughed the girl did.
- B. The little girl laughed when the puppy licked her nose.
- C. The girl she laughed.
- D. The girl laughed laughed.
Question 2
Choose the linking word that fits. Swimming keeps you fit. ___, it is lots of fun.
- A. Or
- B. But
- C. Also
- D. Because
Question 3
Read Rosa's letter. Which part is the signature (the writer's name)? 12 May Dear Grandma, Thank you for the dinosaur book. I have read it three times already! My favourite part is about the fossils. Love from, Rosa
- A. Love from,
- B. 12 May
- C. Grandma
- D. Rosa
Question 4
Read the question. Which is a good closing for a thank-you letter?
- A. Best wishes,
- B. Monday
- C. Dear Ana,
- D. Hello there
Question 5
Read the question. Which sentence gives an opinion with a reason?
- A. Is the park open today?
- B. I think the park is the best place to play because it has a huge slide.
- C. The park has a slide.
- D. Go to the park.
Question 6
The dog ran. Which sentence adds the most useful detail?
- A. The dog ran and ran and ran.
- B. The dog it ran.
- C. Dog ran fast fast.
- D. The muddy dog ran across the park after a ball.
Question 7
Choose the linking word that fits. Reading is great because you learn new things. It ___ helps you relax.
- A. because
- B. but
- C. so
- D. also
Question 8
Read Rosa's letter. Which part is the signature (the writer's name)? 12 May Dear Grandma, Thank you for the dinosaur book. I have read it three times already! My favourite part is about the fossils. Love from, Rosa
- A. 12 May
- B. Love from,
- C. Rosa
- D. Grandma
Question 9
Read the question. Where does the date usually go?
- A. at the very bottom
- B. after the signature
- C. at the top
- D. in the middle of the body
Question 10
Read the question. Which sentence gives an opinion with a reason?
- A. Fish live in water.
- B. We have a class.
- C. Our class should get a pet fish because it would teach us to be responsible.
- D. Feed the fish.
Question 11
The dog ran. Which sentence adds the most useful detail?
- A. Dog ran fast fast.
- B. The dog ran and ran and ran.
- C. The muddy dog ran across the park after a ball.
- D. The dog it ran.
Question 12
Choose the linking word that fits. Our playground needs more benches ___ there is nowhere to sit.
- A. then
- B. because
- C. but
- D. or
Question 13
Read Rosa's letter. Which part is the greeting? 12 May Dear Grandma, Thank you for the dinosaur book. I have read it three times already! My favourite part is about the fossils. Love from, Rosa
- A. Rosa
- B. 12 May
- C. Dear Grandma,
- D. Love from,
Question 14
Read the question. Where does the date usually go?
- A. in the middle of the body
- B. at the very bottom
- C. at the top
- D. after the signature
Question 15
Read the question. Which sentence gives an opinion with a reason?
- A. Robots are amazing because they can help people do hard jobs.
- B. Do robots sleep?
- C. Robots have wires.
- D. Robots are machines.
Question 16
We ate lunch. Which sentence adds the most useful detail?
- A. We ate lunch, we ate.
- B. We ate a picnic lunch under the old oak tree.
- C. We ate lunch lunch.
- D. Lunch was eaten by we.
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