Start of Year Grammar and Punctuation Assessment Test

The "Start of Year Grammar and Punctuation Assessment Test" is a comprehensive evaluation designed for Year 5 students to assess their command over English grammar and punctuation. The test, which must be completed in 30 minutes, comprises a variety of questions that require different types of responses, including multiple-choice, short answers, and practical exercises such as matching, ticking, and writing. Students are instructed to work through the booklet, answering questions that cover a wide array of topics such as conjunctions, word classes, verb forms, word families, punctuation, sentence types, fronted adverbials, contracted forms, possessive apostrophes, coordinating conjunctions, subordinate clauses, and the correct use of prefixes and suffixes. Marks are allocated for each question, guiding students on the importance of each task.

The assessment is structured to challenge students with tasks like identifying the correct conjunction that fits two different sentences, punctuating sentences accurately, matching prefixes to nouns to form new words, and using Standard English. Additionally, students are asked to identify word classes, apply the correct verb tense, underline noun phrases, and match words with appropriate suffixes. The test also includes exercises on forming the present perfect tense, recognising and using singular and plural nouns, and understanding the ownership indicated by apostrophes. To succeed, students must demonstrate their knowledge of coordinating conjunctions, pronouns, subordinate clauses, and the correct application of prepositions, conjunctions, and verbs in sentences. Moreover, they are required to punctuate direct speech correctly, use subordinating conjunctions, and create words with prefixes. The test concludes with tasks that involve capitalisation and punctuation, crafting commands, and identifying grammatically correct sentences.