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English Quiz - Comprehension - A Letter to the Queen (Summer of Year 1) (Questions)

Read a special letter to the Queen and use your KS1 comprehension skills to spot feelings, facts, and clues hidden in every sentence.

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Fascinating Fact:

Feeling words in the letter (excited, proud, worried, hopeful) help us understand how the writer feels about the Queen.

In KS1 English, children practise reading letters to spot who is writing, why they are writing, and how they feel. This builds confidence in understanding real-life texts and emotions.

Key Terms

  • Comprehension: Understanding what you read by using clues, facts, and feelings in the text.
  • Letter: A written message to someone, usually with a greeting, main message, and polite ending.
  • Feeling word: A word that shows emotion, such as happy, sad, worried, excited, or proud.

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What is comprehension in KS1 English?

In KS1 English, comprehension means understanding what a text is saying, who is involved, what happens, and how characters feel, not just reading the words correctly.

How do I find feelings in a letter to the Queen?

Look for feeling words like excited, proud, worried, or hopeful. Think about why the writer chose those words and what they tell you about their thoughts.

How can this comprehension quiz help my child?

This quiz helps children practise careful reading, spotting key details and feelings, and answering questions in full sentences, which supports stronger writing and speaking skills.

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I have written a letter to the queen and I’d like you to read it. When you have read it, answer some questions. You can look back at the letter any time to help you.

Dear Queen,

I would like to become a princess. I have worked hard at school and am now in Year 2. I have learned how to ballroom dance and can even play the recorder. I think I should be a princess because I have a wonderful pink, frilly dress and orange shoes. My hair is blonde and long and a tiara would look amazing on top of my head. I don’t really want to marry a prince but do want to live in a palace. I’ll even be happy if you just give me one of your castles. Let me know what you think.

Yours sincerely,

Alison

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1. Who is the letter from?
[ ] The Queen
[ ] Alison
[ ] John
[ ] Prince
2. Who is the letter addressed to?
[ ] Alison
[ ] The Queen
[ ] The Prince
[ ] The Teacher
3. What kind of dress does Alison have?
[ ] A pink and orange dress.
[ ] An orange and frilly dress.
[ ] A pink and frilly dress.
[ ] A zebra print dress.
4. What does Alison think will look good on her head?
[ ] A hat
[ ] A baseball hat
[ ] A crown
[ ] A tiara
5. What colour hair does Alison have?
[ ] Brown
[ ] Blonde
[ ] Red
[ ] Auburn
6. Why does Alison think she should be a princess?
[ ] Because she has worked really hard.
[ ] Because she has started a new job.
[ ] Because she deserves it.
[ ] Because she has blonde hair.
7. Why else does Alison think she should become a princess?
[ ] Because she has learned to disco dance.
[ ] Because she has learned ballet.
[ ] Because she has learned to sing.
[ ] Because she has learned to ballroom dance.
8. What other reason does Alison give for why she should be a princess?
[ ] She can sing.
[ ] She can play the recorder.
[ ] She can play the piano.
[ ] She can tap dance.
9. What does Alison not want to do?
[ ] Own a castle.
[ ] Marry a prince.
[ ] Wear pink.
[ ] Own orange shoes.
10. What does Alison say she will settle for?
[ ] Orange shoes
[ ] A reply
[ ] A castle
[ ] A prince

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English Quiz - Comprehension - A Letter to the Queen (Summer of Year 1) (Answers)
1. Who is the letter from?
[ ] The Queen
[x] Alison
[ ] John
[ ] Prince
We always say who wrote the letter at the end, with either yours sincerely, yours faithfully or kind regards.
2. Who is the letter addressed to?
[ ] Alison
[x] The Queen
[ ] The Prince
[ ] The Teacher
If we don't know who we are writing a letter to, we write 'To whom it may concern'.
3. What kind of dress does Alison have?
[ ] A pink and orange dress.
[ ] An orange and frilly dress.
[x] A pink and frilly dress.
[ ] A zebra print dress.
In the olden days, only men wore trousers. Nowadays, men and women can wear trousers but only women wear dresses.
4. What does Alison think will look good on her head?
[ ] A hat
[ ] A baseball hat
[ ] A crown
[x] A tiara
Tiaras are worn be princesses but crowns are worn by queens.
5. What colour hair does Alison have?
[ ] Brown
[x] Blonde
[ ] Red
[ ] Auburn
Belle is the only Disney princess to have hazel eyes.
6. Why does Alison think she should be a princess?
[x] Because she has worked really hard.
[ ] Because she has started a new job.
[ ] Because she deserves it.
[ ] Because she has blonde hair.
Alison gives a few reasons for why she should become a princess, this is called persuasion. She is trying to persuade the queen.
7. Why else does Alison think she should become a princess?
[ ] Because she has learned to disco dance.
[ ] Because she has learned ballet.
[ ] Because she has learned to sing.
[x] Because she has learned to ballroom dance.
Originally ballroom dancing was for the wealthy and privileged, nowadays anyone can learn.
8. What other reason does Alison give for why she should be a princess?
[ ] She can sing.
[x] She can play the recorder.
[ ] She can play the piano.
[ ] She can tap dance.
King Henry VIII played and collected recorders.
9. What does Alison not want to do?
[ ] Own a castle.
[x] Marry a prince.
[ ] Wear pink.
[ ] Own orange shoes.
Prince William was born on 21st June 1982.
10. What does Alison say she will settle for?
[ ] Orange shoes
[ ] A reply
[x] A castle
[ ] A prince
The country with the most castles is Germany.
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