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Writing - Guess the Missing Words
This quiz asks you to read sentences with gaps and choose missing words, often adjectives, to make the sentence sound right and paint a clear picture.
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Fascinating Fact:
Guess the missing words welcomes adjectives, so “The ___ apple is shiny” can be red or green.
In KS1 English, children read sentences with gaps and pick words that make sense. They use meaning, picture clues and adjectives to describe objects clearly and complete each sentence.
Key Terms
Adjective: A describing word that tells us more about a noun, such as shiny, red or juicy.
Missing words: Words that have been left out of a sentence and need to be chosen and added back in.
Sentence meaning: The overall idea of a sentence, which helps you decide which word fits best in the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)
What is a missing words activity in KS1 English?
A missing words activity shows a sentence with one or more gaps and asks children to choose words that make the sentence sound correct and sensible.
How do adjectives help with missing word sentences?
Adjectives help because they add detail. Children think about what kind of thing the sentence describes and choose an adjective, such as red or shiny, that fits the noun.
How can I help my child practise guessing missing words?
You can read simple sentences aloud, pause before a key word, offer a few choices and ask your child which word sounds right and why it fits the whole sentence.