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6th grade (Year 7 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: L.6.1, L.4.1.F, W.6.2.A, W.6.1.A · England: KS2 SATs GPS, KS3 Writing, KS3 Writing (paragraphing)

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  1. Question 1

    Is this a fragment, a run-on, or a correct sentence? Running down the hill towards the river.

    • A. fragment
    • B. run-on
    • C. correct sentence

  2. Question 2

    ___ Many apps use bright notifications, endless scrolling and rewards to keep users coming back. Which topic sentence best opens this paragraph?

    • A. Notifications can be turned off in settings.
    • B. Phones have screens.
    • C. Many apps are deliberately designed to hold our attention.
    • D. Scrolling is a word for moving down a page.

  3. Question 3

    Choose the word that joins the ideas as described in brackets. We missed the bus, ___ we were late for school. (show result)

    • A. so
    • B. or
    • C. but
    • D. yet

  4. Question 4

    The museum was free. We stayed all afternoon. Which choice combines the sentences most clearly?

    • A. The museum was free, or we stayed all afternoon.
    • B. The museum was free, so we stayed all afternoon.
    • C. The museum was free, but we stayed all afternoon.
    • D. The museum was free although we stayed all afternoon.

  5. Question 5

    Topic sentence: "Recycling at home is easier than many families think." Which sentence does NOT belong in this paragraph?

    • A. A labelled box by the bin makes sorting quick.
    • B. Rinsing containers takes only a few seconds.
    • C. Plastic was first invented in the 1800s.
    • D. Most councils collect sorted recycling every week.

The Phone-Free Lunch Experiment

For one month, students at Brookfield School tried something unusual: no phones at lunch. Phones stayed in lockers from twelve until one, and the dining hall filled with board games, sketchbooks and a lot more noise. The idea came from the student council. In a survey, 61 per cent of students said they spent most of lunch looking at a screen, and many said they wanted a break but found it hard to stop on their own. At first, not everyone was happy. "I thought it was a punishment," admitted Jaden, 12. "But after a week I'd learned to play chess, and now I actually look forward to lunch." Teachers noticed changes too. Ms Ortega, who supervises the hall, said there were fewer arguments and more students sitting in mixed groups. However, some students said they missed messaging family members during the day. The council will now vote on whether to keep the rule. One suggestion is a compromise: phone-free Mondays to Thursdays, with Fridays left free.

  1. Question 6

    Read "The Phone-Free Lunch Experiment". Why does the writer include the sentence beginning 'However' in paragraph 4?

    • A. to introduce a new topic
    • B. to prove the rule was a total success
    • C. to show a drawback of the rule, giving a balanced report
    • D. to tell a joke

  1. Question 7

    Is this a fragment, a run-on, or a correct sentence? Because the bus was late.

    • A. fragment
    • B. run-on
    • C. correct sentence

  2. Question 8

    ___ Some wear school-branded hoodies, others prefer plain jumpers, and a few would happily scrap uniform altogether. Which topic sentence best opens this paragraph?

    • A. Jumpers can be washed easily.
    • B. Uniforms come in many colours.
    • C. Students have very different views about school uniform.
    • D. Hoodies are warm.

  3. Question 9

    Choose the word that joins the ideas as described in brackets. Wait here ___ I find the keys. (show time)

    • A. because
    • B. until
    • C. or
    • D. although

  4. Question 10

    The museum was free. We stayed all afternoon. Which choice combines the sentences most clearly?

    • A. The museum was free, so we stayed all afternoon.
    • B. The museum was free although we stayed all afternoon.
    • C. The museum was free, or we stayed all afternoon.
    • D. The museum was free, but we stayed all afternoon.

  5. Question 11

    Topic sentence: "Sleep is essential for learning." Which sentence does NOT belong in this paragraph?

    • A. Teenagers need around eight to ten hours a night.
    • B. Tired students find it harder to concentrate.
    • C. During sleep, the brain stores what we learned that day.
    • D. Some beds are more expensive than others.

The Phone-Free Lunch Experiment

For one month, students at Brookfield School tried something unusual: no phones at lunch. Phones stayed in lockers from twelve until one, and the dining hall filled with board games, sketchbooks and a lot more noise. The idea came from the student council. In a survey, 61 per cent of students said they spent most of lunch looking at a screen, and many said they wanted a break but found it hard to stop on their own. At first, not everyone was happy. "I thought it was a punishment," admitted Jaden, 12. "But after a week I'd learned to play chess, and now I actually look forward to lunch." Teachers noticed changes too. Ms Ortega, who supervises the hall, said there were fewer arguments and more students sitting in mixed groups. However, some students said they missed messaging family members during the day. The council will now vote on whether to keep the rule. One suggestion is a compromise: phone-free Mondays to Thursdays, with Fridays left free.

  1. Question 12

    Read "The Phone-Free Lunch Experiment". Why does the writer include the sentence beginning 'However' in paragraph 4?

    • A. to prove the rule was a total success
    • B. to introduce a new topic
    • C. to show a drawback of the rule, giving a balanced report
    • D. to tell a joke

  1. Question 13

    Is this a fragment, a run-on, or a correct sentence? The storm was loud I couldn't sleep at all.

    • A. fragment
    • B. run-on
    • C. correct sentence

  2. Question 14

    ___ Octopuses can open jars, escape from tanks and even recognise individual people. Which topic sentence best opens this paragraph?

    • A. Jars can be hard to open.
    • B. The sea is very deep.
    • C. Octopuses are among the cleverest animals in the sea.
    • D. Octopuses have eight arms.

  3. Question 15

    Choose the word that joins the ideas as described in brackets. The plan was cheap ___ quick to set up. (show addition)

    • A. but
    • B. or
    • C. and
    • D. so

  4. Question 16

    The film ended. Everyone clapped. Which choice combines the sentences most clearly?

    • A. The film ended, or everyone clapped.
    • B. Although the film ended, everyone clapped.
    • C. Unless the film ended, everyone clapped.
    • D. When the film ended, everyone clapped.

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  1. fragment
  2. Many apps are deliberately designed to hold our attention.
  3. so
  4. The museum was free, so we stayed all afternoon.
  5. Plastic was first invented in the 1800s.
  6. to show a drawback of the rule, giving a balanced report
  7. fragment
  8. Students have very different views about school uniform.
  9. until
  10. The museum was free, so we stayed all afternoon.
  11. Some beds are more expensive than others.
  12. to show a drawback of the rule, giving a balanced report
  13. run-on
  14. Octopuses are among the cleverest animals in the sea.
  15. and
  16. When the film ended, everyone clapped.