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Comprehension 02
Why was Jacob's bike so inviting?

Comprehension 02

Comprehension is more than reading words. This KS2 English quiz helps pupils understand meaning, explore ideas, and read with greater confidence and enjoyment.

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Fascinating Fact:

Strong comprehension skills make reading enjoyable and help you explore books, articles, and stories with confidence.

In KS2 English, pupils practise reading carefully to understand different types of texts. They learn to find information, make predictions, and explain what writers mean, building skills that support writing and speaking too.

  • Comprehension: Understanding what a text means and being able to explain or discuss it clearly.
  • Inference: Using clues in the text to work out something that is not directly stated.
  • Prediction: Guessing what might happen next in a story based on clues from the text.
What does comprehension mean in KS2 English?

Comprehension means understanding what you read, thinking about what the author is saying, and being able to answer questions about it.

How can I improve my comprehension skills?

You can improve by reading every day, discussing stories with others, and thinking about what messages or lessons the author wants to share.

Why is comprehension important for pupils?

It helps pupils understand information, enjoy reading, and use ideas from books to improve their own writing and communication skills.

1 .
Jacob looked out the window and sighed. Which one of the following emotions could Jacob be feeling?
Sorrow
Disappointment
Boredom
Any of the above
Authors often use this technique to 'hook' the reader. Wanting to know why Jacob sighs will encourage a person to continue reading.
2 .
The birds chirped, the morning sun shone and the drone of lawnmowers floated on the air, along with the scent of freshly-mown grass. In this sentence, what is being carried in the breeze?
The sound of children playing.
The smell of grass and the sound of lawnmowers.
The smell of rain.
Falling leaves.
There is no mention of children, rain or leaves.
3 .
What does 'drone' mean?
A continuous noise.
A loud sound.
A quiet sound.
An unbearably loud noise.
'Drone' especially means a continuous sound of humming or buzzing.
4 .
In the garden, Jacob could see his bike where he had left it out the night before - how inviting it appeared. What is implied by this sentence?
Jacob is going to go out on his bike.
Jacob wishes he could go out.
Jacob wishes he'd remembered to put his bike away.
Jacob doesn't like his bike.
The word 'inviting' is an adjective.
5 .
He listened very carefully. No one else was stirring. What does 'stirring' mean in this sentence?
Mixing something for breakfast.
Being excited.
Moving.
Going around in circles.
Many words in the English language have more than one meaning.
6 .
What is Jacob listening out for in question five?
Signs that anyone else is awake.
The sound of lawnmowers.
The sound of the birds chirping.
Signs of rain.
Do you get the impression that Jacob is planning something?
7 .
If he went out on his bike, no one would be able to find him in time for the exam. Which of the following words describes how Jacob is thinking in this sentence?
Sharing
Scheming
Revising
Day-dreaming
Here, Jacob is plotting, planning, scheming, or calculating.
8 .
Swiftly, he grabbed his shoes, eased open his door and began creeping down the stairs. Which one of the following is NOT true?
Jacob doesn't want anyone to hear him.
Jacob is hoping to escape.
Jacob wants to watch TV.
Jacob is going to carry out his plan.
Wanting to watch TV doesn't follow from the information about Jacob that we have so far.
9 .
'Jacob!' his mother called, cheerily. 'Good, you're up. Why don't you do some piano practice now, so you'll be ready?' Which of the following words best describes how Jacob might feel at this point?
Disappointed
Happy
Excited
Exhilarated
He's been heard by his mother which means he won't be allowed out on his bike now.
10 .
Why was Jacob's bike so inviting?
He was recently given the bike for his birthday.
He needs to ride his bike to school.
He rides his bike every day.
He doesn't want to take his piano exam.
He would rather be riding his bike than taking a piano exam!
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Comprehension

Author:  Sheri Smith (PhD English Literature, English Teacher & Quiz Writer)

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