KS2 English – Persuasive Writing Practice Quiz

English Quiz - Writing Persuasively (Questions)

Persuasive writing encourages readers to agree with your opinion. This KS2 English quiz teaches how to use strong words and connectives to make a convincing argument.

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Fascinating Fact:

Starting sentences with connectives like “Firstly,” “Furthermore,” and “In conclusion” makes your argument sound smart and organised.

In KS2 English, pupils learn how to write persuasively by using reasons, evidence, and powerful vocabulary. Good persuasive writing includes emotive language, logical points, and clear structure. The aim is to convince readers to think, feel, or act differently about a topic.

Key Terms

Persuasion: The act of convincing someone to believe or do something through reasoning or appeal.
Emotive Language: Words that create an emotional response, such as “amazing” or “unfair.”
Connective: A word that links ideas together, like “because,” “therefore,” or “however.”

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is persuasive writing in KS2?

Persuasive writing is when you try to convince others to agree with your opinion using facts, reasons, and powerful language.

What are examples of persuasive words?

Words like “must,” “important,” “best,” and “essential” make your writing sound confident and help persuade readers to agree with you.

How can I make my argument stronger?

Use facts and examples to support your ideas. Organise your writing with clear points and connectives like “firstly” and “in addition.”

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What is the purpose of persuasive writing?

[ ]	To explain how something works.
[ ]	To argue for a point of view or to convince the reader.
[ ]	To share factual information.
[ ]	To teach someone how to do something.

Which of the following is NOT an example of persuasive writing?

[ ]	A speech written by a politician asking for people's votes.
[ ]	An advert.
[ ]	A proposition.
[ ]	A recipe.

Which of the following would NOT be a suitable technique to use in persuasive writing?

[ ]	Flattering the reader.
[ ]	Only writing lists of facts.
[ ]	Quoting statistics and other evidence.
[ ]	Emotional appeals.

Which of the following would be used in persuasive writing?

[ ]	First person.
[ ]	Second person.
[ ]	Third person.
[ ]	All of the above.

Which verbs are frequently used in persuasive writing?

[ ]	Modal verbs like 'might', 'should', 'could', 'would', etc.
[ ]	Past tense only.
[ ]	Present tense only.
[ ]	Future tense only.

Rhetorical questions are often used to make writing more persuasive. Which of the following is an example of a rhetorical question?

[ ]	Would you please water the flowers?
[ ]	Would you prefer cake or biscuits?
[ ]	Wouldn't we all love to have less homework?
[ ]	How many people visited Spain last year?

What is a slogan?

[ ]	A type of argument which gives the case for something and the case against.
[ ]	Another word for persuasive.
[ ]	A type of rhetorical question.
[ ]	A short, memorable phrase.

Which of the following connectives does NOT help to structure an argument?

[ ]	Later.
[ ]	Consequently.
[ ]	Furthermore.
[ ]	In conclusion.

What should be in the introduction to a written argument or a persuasive speech?

[ ]	A criticism of an opponent.
[ ]	An explanation of the issue.
[ ]	All of the points you will make, plus all of your evidence.
[ ]	Your weakest point.

10.

Persuasive writing often uses 'groups of three'. Which of these is the best example?

[ ]	Better, faster and stronger.
[ ]	Lunch, cake and tired.
[ ]	Dogs, cats and pets.
[ ]	Computers, libraries and pencils.

English Quiz - Writing Persuasively (Answers)

What is the purpose of persuasive writing?

[ ]	To explain how something works.
[x]	To argue for a point of view or to convince the reader.
[ ]	To share factual information.
[ ]	To teach someone how to do something.

It's not only used for selling something!

Which of the following is NOT an example of persuasive writing?

[ ]	A speech written by a politician asking for people's votes.
[ ]	An advert.
[ ]	A proposition.
[x]	A recipe.

A recipe is usually instructive writing.

Which of the following would NOT be a suitable technique to use in persuasive writing?

[ ]	Flattering the reader.
[x]	Only writing lists of facts.
[ ]	Quoting statistics and other evidence.
[ ]	Emotional appeals.

Facts should always be used in persuasive writing, but not on their own.

Which of the following would be used in persuasive writing?

[ ]	First person.
[ ]	Second person.
[ ]	Third person.
[x]	All of the above.

Using the first person 'I' and 'we', as well as the second person 'you', is very effective in persuasive writing.

Which verbs are frequently used in persuasive writing?

[x]	Modal verbs like 'might', 'should', 'could', 'would', etc.
[ ]	Past tense only.
[ ]	Present tense only.
[ ]	Future tense only.

Persuasive writing is trying to convince someone to do or believe something, so it uses verbs like 'should', 'could' and 'would'.

Rhetorical questions are often used to make writing more persuasive. Which of the following is an example of a rhetorical question?

[ ]	Would you please water the flowers?
[ ]	Would you prefer cake or biscuits?
[x]	Wouldn't we all love to have less homework?
[ ]	How many people visited Spain last year?

Rhetorical questions can be a powerful technique for making the audience feel that everyone agrees about an issue.

What is a slogan?

[ ]	A type of argument which gives the case for something and the case against.
[ ]	Another word for persuasive.
[ ]	A type of rhetorical question.
[x]	A short, memorable phrase.

Lots of businesses have slogans. Can you think of any?

Which of the following connectives does NOT help to structure an argument?

[x]	Later.
[ ]	Consequently.
[ ]	Furthermore.
[ ]	In conclusion.

Persuasive writing can be easy to spot - if you are drawn into what is being said, it's probably persuasive!