English Language: Elementary School: 1st and 2nd Grade Quiz - Grade 1 Reading Literature - A Letter to the Queen (Questions)

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Comprehension is very important for young children to come to grips with – the sooner the better. A paragraph of writing will be shown at the top of the page and they are to answer questions on what they have read. You should let them refer back to the text for help. This will aid their comprehension skills, English language and literacy.

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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Who is the letter from?

[ ]	The Queen
[ ]	Alison
[ ]	John
[ ]	Prince

Who is the letter addressed to?

[ ]	Alison
[ ]	The Queen
[ ]	The Prince
[ ]	The Teacher

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.

What does Alison think will look good on her head?

[ ]	A hat
[ ]	A baseball hat
[ ]	A crown
[ ]	A tiara

What color hair does Alison have?

[ ]	Brown
[ ]	Blonde
[ ]	Red
[ ]	Auburn

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.

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.

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.

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

English Language: Elementary School: 1st and 2nd Grade Quiz - Grade 1 Reading Literature - A Letter to the Queen (Answers)

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.

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'.

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 pants. Nowadays, men and women can wear pants but only women wear dresses.

What does Alison think will look good on her head?

[ ]	A hat
[ ]	A baseball hat
[ ]	A crown
[x]	A tiara

Queen Elizabeth II has the largest and most valuable collection of tiaras in the world.

What color hair does Alison have?

[ ]	Brown
[x]	Blonde
[ ]	Red
[ ]	Auburn

Belle is the only Disney princess to have hazel eyes.

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.

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.

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.

What does Alison not want to do?

[ ]	Own a castle.
[x]	Marry a prince.
[ ]	Wear pink.
[ ]	Own orange shoes.

The Prince of Wales was born on 14th November 1948.

10.

What does Alison say she will settle for?

[ ]	Orange shoes
[ ]	A reply
[x]	A castle
[ ]	A prince

The Queen lives in Buckingham Palace, which is in London.