Spring Term Grammar and Punctuation Assessment Term 1

The Year 4 Spring Term Grammar and Punctuation Assessment Term 1 is a concise test designed to evaluate pupils' grasp of language components. The assessment, which must be completed in 15 minutes, features a variety of questions that require different types of responses, such as multiple-choice, short answers, and practical application of grammatical knowledge. Each question is allocated a specific number of marks, indicating its weight in the assessment. Students are instructed to work efficiently and meticulously, with the opportunity to review their answers if they finish ahead of time.

The assessment includes tasks such as identifying fronted adverbials, selecting pronouns from a list, and recognising plural nouns within a sentence. It also tests the ability to classify word classes, such as underlining words to determine their grammatical function. Additionally, students must demonstrate their understanding of what constitutes a plural and identify pronouns from a selection of words. To complete the test, they are asked to circle adverbs within sentences and rewrite a sentence to include a fronted adverbial, showcasing their ability to manipulate sentence structure for clarity and emphasis.