1 Insert a colon in the correct place in the 2 Insert a colon in the correct place in the

sentence below. sentence below.

The children sat down We needed to pack many

Tyrell, Karen and Tia stood. items three towels, swim
wear, goggles and earplugs.

3 Insert a colon in the correct place in the 4 Insert a colon in the correct place in the
sentence below. sentence below.

There are two things you My mum’s soup has so

need to know about me I many delicious vegetables
need sleep and food. cabbage, peas and carrots.

5 Insert a colon in the correct place in the 6 Insert a colon in the correct place in the
sentence below. sentence below.

Mum watches so many The pirates had two goals

programmes fast cars, today bury their treasure and
is the day and baker. steal treasure from others!

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 1 Tick the sentence that must end in a 2 Tick the sentence that ends in a full stop.
question mark.

Tick one Tick one

When you get home, text me Can you hear me

Ask me later How old was he
What will we do I’m going to sleep
How lovely you look Did you clean the cage

3 Tick the sentence which is a command. 4 Tick the sentence which is an exclamation.

Tick one Tick one

Can you let me know where you are? What can I do for you?
Call me so I know where you are. How do you stop the video?
Why didn't you call? What amazing children you are!
He called to let me know where he is. How is it my fault?

5 Tick the sentence that must end in a 6 Tick the sentence which is a statement.
question mark.

Tick one Tick one

How can I fix this What a sunny day it is!

Let’s go on holiday It is very sunny.
What I wanted was now sold out Why is it so sunny?
What I wanted was a hug Put your sun cream on.

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 1 Circle the two words in the sentence below 2 Circle the two words in the sentence below
that are synonyms of each other. that are synonyms of each other.

Chelsea discovered a minute I received three certificates and

stain on her trousers. Moments finally obtained my sought
later she found a large mark after qualification.
on her blouse!

Circle the two words in the sentence below Circle the two words in the sentence below
3 4 that are synonyms of each other.
that are synonyms of each other.

It was apparent that the She glimpsed at her friend,

scarce number of rhinos found, wondering if he knew what she
were due to the limited places did. It didn’t look like it.
they could conceal themselves
in.

5 Circle the two words in the sentence below 6 Circle the two words in the sentence below
that are synonyms of each other. that are synonyms of each other.

Ben observed the cats behaviour. The children sobbed as they said
He was ecstatic at the thought farewell to their dog. They could
of kittens. The elated feeling felt hear the cries of their mum,
a tad overwhelming. calling them back to the house.

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 1 Which sentence is written in the active 2 Which sentence is written in the active
voice? voice?

Tick one Tick one

The hamster was carried by the girl. x The windows had been cleaned. x
The cubicle was being used by my dad. A stone punctured the tyre.
The girl stroked the hamster on his back. The cat was returned to its owners.
The criminals were watched by the police. The cookies were made by Julian.

3 Which sentence is written in the passive 4 Which sentence is written in the passive
voice? voice?

Tick one Tick one

Dad built the house 20 years ago. x The fine was paid by my mum. x
Catherine changed the channel. The child threw up on the teacher.
Leanna rode her bike. Dan kicked the door down.
The mouse was hunted by the sly cat. Mum made a delicious toastie.

5 Which sentence is written in the active 6 Which sentence is written in the passive
voice? voice?

Tick one Tick one

The packed lunch was made by the chef. x The dog is being looked after by Jane.
Tony called the police. Connor threw the phone in the bin.
Wes was hurt by his friend. Your bravery placed the thief into prison.
Lauren was summoned by the court. The judge sentenced him to prison.

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 1 Draw a line to match each prefix to the 2 Draw a line to match each prefix to the
correct word so that it makes a new word. correct word so that it makes a new word.

Prefix Word Prefix Word

im heat in please
mis logical un correct
de inform dis legal
il maculate im proper
re code il likely

3 Draw a line to match each prefix to the 4 Draw a line to match each prefix to the
correct word so that it makes a new word. correct word so that it makes a new word.

Prefix Word Prefix Word

un possible ir capable
in healthy in patient
im legible un wise
il regular im polite
ir decent re reversible

5 Draw a line to match each prefix to the 6 Draw a line to match each prefix to the
correct word so that it makes a new word. correct word so that it makes a new word.
Prefix Word Prefix Word
dis balanced im qualify
im belief mis mobile
il literate dis inform
re modest un play
un honest re tie
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1 Write the contracted form of the 2 Write the contracted form of the
underlined words in the box. underlined words in the box.

You should have shared your sweets. I would not try it again!

3 Write the contracted form of the 4 Write the contracted form of the
underlined words in the box. underlined words in the box.

It does not seem fair. I would do it, but I can not.

5 Write the contracted form of the 6 Write the contracted form of the
underlined words in the box. underlined words in the box.

I can not help you. I would not do that if I were you.

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 1 Rewrite the sentence below as direct 2 Rewrite the sentence below as direct speech.
speech. Remember to punctuate your Remember to punctuate your answer
answer correctly. correctly.

She asked her if they can go to the cinema. Daniel asked his friend if he was hungry.

3 Rewrite the sentence below as direct 4 Rewrite the sentence below as direct
speech. Remember to punctuate your speech. Remember to punctuate your
answer correctly. answer correctly.

Stella asked if she would like another pear. He asked if he would like a chocolate.

5 Rewrite the sentence below as direct 6 Rewrite the sentence below as direct
speech. Remember to punctuate your speech. Remember to punctuate your
answer correctly. answer correctly.

Natalie whispered to her friend to get out. Malachi asked his mum if she needed help.

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1 Draw a line to match each word to its 2 Draw a line to match each word to its
correct antonym. correct antonym.

Word Antonym Word Antonym

abandon strict maximum weak
oppose permit sturdy logical

lenient retain absurd occupied

forbid agree vacant minimum

3 Draw a line to match each word to its 4 Draw a line to match each word to its
correct antonym. correct antonym.

Word Antonym Word Antonym

exhausted immoral accurate uncovered

cluttered enjoyable safe incorrect

good rested abrasive harmed

unpleasant clear conceal gentle

5 Draw a line to match each word to its 6 Draw a line to match each word to its
correct antonym. correct antonym.

Word Antonym Word Antonym

cruel miserable bold timid

rigid soiled dazzling stumpy

jubilant sympathetic towering slight

immaculate flexible bulky dim

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 1 Which punctuation mark should be used 2 Which punctuation mark should be used in
in the place indicated by the arrow? the place indicated by the arrow?

“I’m going home!” she said Jon was ‘How many more ’ , Sila asked.
pleased because he couldn’t bare to see
her.

Tick one. Tick one.

question mark question mark
full stop full stop
apostrophe apostrophe
comma comma

3 Which punctuation mark should be used in 4 Which punctuation mark should be

the place indicated by the arrow? used in the place indicated by the
arrow?
Alex Craig and Jon always argue! Apples are my favourite fruit Bananas are
Joe’s favourite fruit.

Tick one. Tick one.

question mark comma
full stop full stop
apostrophe question mark
comma apostrophe

5 Look at where the arrow is pointing. 6 Look at where the arrow is pointing.

What are we doing tomorrow When it is finished, we can go

Which punctuation mark is missing?

Which punctuation mark is missing?
Tick one.
Tick one.
comma
comma
full stop
full stop
question mark
question mark
apostrophe
apostrophe
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1 Circle one verb in each underlined pair to 2 Circle one verb in each underlined pair to
complete the sentences using standard complete the sentences using standard
English. English.

We was/ were having a lot of fun. You was/ were mean to me.

I was/were playing on my own. I was/were going to come a bit later.

3 Circle one verb in each underlined pair to 4 Circle one verb in each underlined
complete the sentences using standard pair to complete the sentences using
English. standard English.

She was/ were helping me! We was/ were waiting for the bus.

We was/were too noisy. They all was/were very excited.

5 Circle one verb in each underlined pair to 6 Circle one verb in each underlined pair
complete the sentences using standard to complete the sentences using standard
English. English.

You all was/ were excellent today! Mal was/ were tired and tearful

He was/were feeling sad today. He was/were waiting for his mum.

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