Spring Term Grammar and Punctuation Progress Test 2

The KS2Gems 2022 Spring Term Grammar and Punctuation Progress Test 2 is designed for Year 4 students to assess their understanding of correct punctuation usage, particularly focusing on the use of inverted commas for direct speech. The test comprises a series of questions that require the students to identify where inverted commas should be placed, punctuate sentences correctly, and rewrite sentences as direct speech. Students are provided with clear instructions on how to approach the test, including the types of answers required, whether it be multiple-choice, short answers, or adding punctuation directly into a given sentence.

The test encourages students to work both quickly and carefully, with a time limit of 15 minutes to complete the tasks. Each question is allocated a certain number of marks, guiding students on the importance of each question. The test not only checks the students' ability to punctuate sentences correctly but also tests their knowledge of the terminology associated with speech punctuation. For example, they are asked to name the punctuation used to denote speech and to identify the reporting clause within a sentence. By the end of the test, students should have demonstrated their proficiency in using speech marks correctly and their ability to convert reported speech into direct speech, all of which are key components of the English grammar and punctuation curriculum for Year 4.