Key Stage 2 (KS2) · English

2a Meaning of words in context: Practice Questions

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Question 1
1 mark

Read the sentences below and identify the weather:
Tim put on his boots and yellow raincoat. He opened his umbrella and stepped outside to jump in the puddles.

Question 2
1 mark

Read the following sentence and identify the meaning of the word massive:
The massive whale swam gracefully next to the small fishing boat.

Question 3
1 mark

Read the passage below:
The sky turned dark gray, and a cold wind began to whistle through the trees. People on the beach started packing their bags and running toward their cars.
What is the most likely reason the people are leaving?

Question 4
3 marks

Look at the picture. Based on what the person is wearing and holding, what is the weather like?

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Question 5
6 marks

Read the sentence below:
The classroom was a zoo during the indoor recess.
Identify the metaphor and explain what it tells the reader about the classroom.

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Question 6
4 marks

Read the notice below and answer the questions:
"The school library opens at \(8:30\) a.m. and closes at \(4:30\) p.m. Students can borrow \(2\) books. All books must be returned within \(7\) days."
(a) At what time does the library open?
(b) What is the maximum number of books a student can borrow?
(c) How many days can a student keep a book before returning it?
(d) If a student arrives at \(5:00\) p.m., will the library be open or closed?

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