WRITING TASK

AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY
An autobiography is a written account or narrative of a person's own life, providing
a detailed and often reflective exploration of their experiences, events, and
personal development.
Your task is to write an autobiography as described below;
Imagine you are now a grown-up looking back on your life. Write an
autobiography reflecting on the significant events, experiences, and lessons that
have shaped you into the person you are today.
Be creative and use descriptive language to make your autobiography interesting
for the reader.

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SPELLING TEST

Once upon a _________________ (1) summer day, a group of friends

decided to embark on a __________________ (2) adventure in the
nearby ______________________ (3). Armed with backpacks and a
_______________________ (4) of snacks, they set off on a trail that
wound through the _____________________ (5) hills.
Their first obstacle was a ____________________ (6) river that blocked
their path. Undeterred, they fashioned a makeshift
___________________ (7) from fallen branches and successfully
crossed to the other __________________ (8). The journey continued,
and they encountered a mysterious _____________________ (9) deep in
the heart of the forest.
The friends were captivated by the ancient ___________________ (10)
that covered the trees like a natural _____________________ (11). As
they marveled at the beauty, a gentle breeze carried the
_________________ (12) scent of wildflowers.
Suddenly, they heard a faint _____________________ (13) echoing
through the trees. Intrigued, they followed the sound and discovered a
hidden ___________________ (14) where a family of owls had made
their home. The friends observed the _____________________ (15)
creatures from a distance, careful not to disturb their peaceful abode.
As the sun began to set, casting a warm ___________________ (16)
over the landscape, the friends retraced their steps back to the
_________________ (17). The day had been filled with unexpected
discoveries and a sense of ____________________ (18).
The magical adventure would be etched in their memories, a treasure
trove of moments from that unforgettable _____________________ (19)
day. The friends cherished the bond that grew stronger with each
_______________________ (20) step of their journey.

READING

Title: The Solar System

Our solar system is a vast and fascinating space that consists of the sun, planets,
moons, and other celestial bodies. Let's take a closer look at the key components of
our solar system.
The Sun:
At the center of our solar system is the sun, a massive ball of hot, glowing gases.
The sun's gravity holds the entire solar system together, and its energy is the
primary source of light and heat for the planets.
The Planets:
There are eight planets in our solar system, divided into two main groups: inner
planets and outer planets. The inner planets, including Mercury, Venus, Earth, and
Mars, are rocky and smaller in size. The outer planets, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and
Neptune, are gas giants with thick atmospheres.
Moons and Satellites:
Many planets have moons, which are natural satellites that orbit around them.
Earth, for example, has one moon, while Jupiter has over 79 known moons.
Additionally, some planets and moons have artificial satellites launched by humans
for scientific research and communication purposes.
Asteroids and Comets:
Apart from planets and moons, our solar system is home to asteroids and comets.
Asteroids are rocky objects that orbit the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt
between Mars and Jupiter. Comets are icy bodies that travel from the outer solar
system to the inner solar system, producing a bright tail when they approach the
sun.
The Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud:
Beyond the orbit of Neptune, there are two regions known as the Kuiper Belt and
the Oort Cloud. The Kuiper Belt contains icy objects, including Pluto and other
dwarf planets. The Oort Cloud is a more distant region, believed to be the source of
long-period comets.
Comprehension Questions:
1. What is at the center of our solar system?
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2. Name the four inner planets.
a) ………………………….
b) …………………………
c) …………………………….
d) …………………………..
3. How many moons does Jupiter have?
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4. Define asteroids and comets.
Asteroids are ______________.
Comets are ______________.
5. Where is the Kuiper Belt located?TICK ONE

a) Between Earth and Mars

b) Beyond the orbit of Neptune
c) Inside the asteroid belt
d) Near the Oort Cloud
6. What is the purpose of artificial satellites in our solar system?
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7. True or False: The Oort Cloud is located closer to the sun than the Kuiper Belt.
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8. Yes or No: Are all the outer planets in our solar system gas giants?................

9. Fill in the blank:

Many planets have ____________, which are natural satellites that orbit around
them.
10.Multiple Choice:
How do asteroids differ from comets?
a) Asteroids are made of ice.
b) Comets are rocky objects.
c) Asteroids are found in the Oort Cloud.
d) Comets are found in the asteroid belt.
11. Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
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12.What is the largest planet in our solar system?
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13. Write true or false.
i. All planets in our solar system orbit the sun in the same
direction………………….
ii. The Kuiper Belt is located just beyond the orbit of Mars……………….
Earth's moon is the largest moon in the solar system………………
14.Yes or No:
i. Do gas giants have solid surface?………………………
ii. Is Pluto considered a dwarf planet? ……………………..

15. Name one artificial satellite launched by humans and its purpose.
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16. What is the difference between a planet and a dwarf planet?
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17. Explain why the sun is considered the central body of our solar system.
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18. What role does gravity play in keeping the solar system together?
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GRAMMAR
1. Circle all the determiners in the sentence below.
There wasn’t much juice left in the fridge, so I bought a
new bottle.

2. Circle the relative clause in the sentence below.

a) The blue car that was parked outside the shop was for sale.
b) The blue car that was parked outside the shop was for sale.
3. Which option correctly introduces the subordinate clause in the
sentence below?
Jay wanted to go to the party he wasn’t feeling
very well.
Tick one.
 furthermore
 in addition
 otherwise
 even though

4. Fill in the gaps in the sentence below, using the past progressive
form of the verbs in the boxes.
While I ………………………in the park, (to play) my mum
…………………………..( to push) my sister on the swing.
5. Which of the events in the sentences below is the most likely
to happen?
Tick one.
o We could go to the swimming pool today.
o He can come to my party today.
o She will buy some new shoes today.
o They might have fish fingers for tea today.

6. Rewrite the sentence below so that it begins with the adverbial.

Use only the same words, and remember to punctuate your answer
correctly.
We turned off the lights before we left.
7. Circle all the determiners in the sentence below.
There wasn’t much juice left in the fridge, so I bought a new bottle.

8. Which option correctly introduces the subordinate clause in the sentence

below?
Jay wanted to go to the party he wasn’t feeling very well.
Tick one.
i. furthermore
ii. in addition
iii. otherwise
iv. even though
9. Use the conjunctions in the box to correctly complete the sentence below.
Use each conjunction once.
Or, but , and
You can have butter …………..jam………… honey on your toast,
…………………
 we don’t have any marmalade.

10.Circle the word or words in the sentence below that make it a

question.
“You should be in bed by now, shouldn’t you?”
11.Insert a comma in the correct place in the sentence below.

Full of enthusiasm the children entered the room at the start

of their lesson.
12.Which of the sentences below uses dashes correctly?
Tick one.
The cake was lovely – delicious, in fact, so – I had another slice.
The cake was – lovely delicious in fact – so I had another slice.
The cake was – lovely, delicious, in fact so – I had another slice.
The cake was lovely – delicious, in fact – so I had another slice.
13.Circle all the adjectives in the sentence below.
It caught her by surprise: the flash of grey fur; the surprised
shout from her mother; the overturned cup of juice.
14.How do the words At that moment function in the sentence below?
At that moment, she didn’t care if yelling made her look silly: she just
wanted her purse back.
Tick one.
o as a noun phrase
o as a relative clause
o as a fronted adverbial
o as a conjunction

Year 6 Grammar Test 2

Section 1: Parts of Speech
Question 1: Identify the part of speech of the underlined word in each sentence.
1. The sun was shining brightly in the sky.
2. The cat purred softly as it curled up on the chair.
3. We explored the mysterious cave during our adventure.
4. She played the piano with great enthusiasm.
5. The old book had a tattered cover.
Section 2: Nouns and Pronouns
Question 2: Choose the correct pronoun to complete each sentence.
1. Sarah and ___ went to the store to buy some groceries.
 a) me
 b) I
 c) she
 d) her
2. The teacher asked Jake and ___ to present their projects.
 a) I
 b) me
 c) he
 d) him
3. The team celebrated ___ victory with a parade.
 a) its
 b) it's
 c) their
 d) there
Section 3: Verbs
Question 3: Identify the main verb in each sentence.
1. The children were playing in the park.
2. Mr. Smith taught the students about ancient civilizations.
3. The birds sing beautifully in the morning.
4. We have completed the puzzle.
5. The flowers bloomed in the spring.
Section 4: Adjectives and Adverbs
Question 4: Identify the adjectives and adverbs in the following sentences.
1. The gigantic elephant trumpeted loudly…………………….
2. She smiled happily when she received the gift………………….
3. The spooky haunted house frightened the children……………………
4. The teacher spoke quietly during the exam………………………….
5. The sunsets in Hawaii are absolutely breathtaking………………………..
Section 5: Sentence Structure
Question 5: Identify the type of sentence (declarative, interrogative, imperative, or
exclamatory) for each sentence.
1. The dog barks loudly at night…………………………..
2. Have you finished your homework?....................................
3. Please pass me the salt………………………………..
4. What a beautiful sunset!............................................
Section 6: Punctuation
Question 6: Add the correct punctuation marks to each sentence.
1. Did you see the movie
2. The cake was delicious
3. My favorite subjects are math science and English
4. Wow that was an amazing performance
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Section 7: Conjunctions
Question 7: Choose the correct conjunction to complete each sentence.
1. She loves to dance, ___ she doesn't enjoy singing.
 a) but
 b) or
 c) so
 d) because
2. I want to visit the museum, ___ I need to finish my homework first.
 a) and
 b) so
 c) because
 d) but
3. They studied hard, ___ they couldn't pass the exam.
 a) because
 b) so
 c) or
 d) but
Section 8: Prefixes and Suffixes
Question 8: Add a suitable prefix or suffix to complete each word.
1. ___friendly (opposite of)
2. Happi___ (adjective form)
3. Un___ (not)
4. Care___ (noun form)
5. Quick___ (ly)
Direct and Indirect Speech
Question 9: Rewrite the following sentences, changing them from direct to
indirect speech.
1. "I will finish my homework," said Tom.
2. "We are going to the beach," announced the teacher.
3. "Please pass me the book," she requested.
Section 10: Homophones
Question 10: Choose the correct homophone for each sentence.
1. I have a new pair/pear of shoes.
2. The weather is affect/effecting our plans.
3. She bought a their/there/they're beautiful painting.
Section 11: Relative Pronouns
Question 11: Choose the correct relative pronoun to complete each sentence.
1. The girl ___ won the first prize is my sister.
 a) who
 b) which
 c) whom
 d) whose
2. The book ___ you recommended is fantastic.
 a) that
 b) what
 c) whose
 d) whom
3. The car ___ belongs to Mr. Johnson is blue.
 a) which
 b) whose
  c) whom
 d) what
Section 12: Irregular Plural Nouns
Question 12: Change the following singular nouns into their plural forms.
1. Mouse……………………..
2. Tooth………………………..
3. Child……………………….
4. Man………………………….
5. Woman……………………….
Section 13: Prepositions
Question 13: Choose the correct preposition to complete each sentence.
1. The cat jumped ___ the table.
 a) on
 b) at
 c) in
 d) by
2. The treasure is hidden ___ the old tree.
 a) in
 b) on
 c) under
 d) over
3. We walked ___ the park to reach the playground.
 a) through
 b) between
 c) over
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14. Rewrite the following sentences, changing into possessive nouns.

a) The book belongs to the librarian.

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b) The toys are the property of the children.
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c) The car belongs to my friend.
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d) The house is owned by the Smith family.
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e) The idea was suggested by the scientist.
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15. Write the plural of the word in brackets.
a) The __________ (child) played happily in the park.
b) She has three __________ (brother/) and two __________ (sister).
c) Each __________ (student) in the class received a certificate.
d) The __________ (mouse) ran quickly across the floor.
e) Many __________ (man) and __________ (woman) attended the event.
f) The __________ (leaf) fell gracefully from the tree.
g) He bought two __________ (box) of chocolates for the party.
h) The __________ (cactus) in the desert are well-adapted to the harsh
conditions.
i) The __________ (sheep) grazed peacefully in the meadow.
j) Our team won the __________ (trophy) for outstanding performance.
16.Choose the correct verb form to match the subject in each sentence.
a) The team of players (is/are)…………………….. practicing for the
championship.
b) Neither the teacher nor the students (was/were)………………….. aware of
the surprise.
c) Ten dollars (is/are)………………… a reasonable price for this book.
17.Rewrite the following sentences, changing them from active to passive voice.
a) The chef prepared a delicious meal.
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b) The students will perform the experiment tomorrow.
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c) The gardener is planting colorful flowers in the garden.
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d) They have cancelled the concert due to bad weather.
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e) The company awarded him the Employee of the Month title.
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