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Spelling maid easy
How PC bracket and me caught the theifs’
Dicshunary
Thesarus
PC SPAG says: “Spot are ten deliberate mistakes”.
10 4 10 KS2 Grammar and punctuation revision
Very soon after your Easter holidays you will be sitting your KS2 SATs. You have been working very hard in your lessons and it would be a pity if you forgot all that work over the Easter break! Even doing a little will help you keep SPAG “sharp” and avoid you being busted by the SPAG police. This pack is to help you do just that. It is called 10 4 10 - “10 minutes a day for 10 days” - you can have the weekend off! Every day there are 3 sets of short exercises for you to complete. When you have completed each one move onto the next slide were you will find the answers so you can check you got them right.
If you are unsure of anything covered in these exercises ask us to go through it with you when school restarts.
Go to Day 1
Go to Day 2
Go to Day 3
Go to Day 4
Go to Day 5
Go to Day 6
Go to Day 7
Go to Day 8
Go to Day 9
Go to Day 10
Hyper link to the day you are on.
yet although because
Pick the best connective from above for each sentence below:
1. Ben went to the doctor ___________ he wasn’t feeling ill.
2. Sam was happy, ___________ he felt tears fill his eyes.
3. Jimmy entered the room __________ feeling nervous.
4. His face turned red ___________ he was embarrassed.
despiteDay 1: Exercise 1
yet
although
because
Pick the best connective from above for each sentence below:
1. Ben went to the doctor ___________ he wasn’t feeling ill.
2. Sam was happy, ___________ he felt tears fill his eyes.
3. Jimmy entered the room __________ feeling nervous.
4. His face turned red ___________ he was embarrassed.
despite
Day 1: Exercise 1 - answers
Pick the correct word or words from the options for each sentence below:
1. The window was broke / broken / broked / breaked by the ball.
2. Mandy writ / wrote / written / has wrote a letter.
3. Benjie has eated / ate / eaten a large cucumber.
Day 1: Exercise 2
Pick the correct word or words from the options for each sentence below:
1. The window was broke / broken / broked / breaked by the ball.
2. Mandy writ / wrote / written / has wrote a letter.
3. Benjie has eated / ate / eaten a large cucumber.
Day 1: Exercise 2 - Answers
Use I or me for each sentence below:
1. I wanted Dad to watch ________ in the football match.
2. He walked to school with Danny and ____ .
3. My teacher told Terry and ____ to collect the books.
4. Eddie came to school with Jim and _____ .
5. Ben and ____ are going to the cinema tomorrow.
Day 1: Exercise 3
Use I or me for each sentence below:
1. I wanted Dad to watch ________ in the football match.
2. He walked to school with Danny and ____ .
3. My teacher told Terry and ____ to collect the books.
4. Eddie came to school with Jim and _____ .
5. Ben and ____ are going to the cinema tomorrow.
Day 1: Exercise 3 - Answers
me
me.me
me.
I
Well done, day 1 SPAG completed. You are on holiday so shut down and go and play.
(Don’t forget to do your 10 4 10 maths!)
Which of the words below need a capital letter?
billy came to our school today from canada. he wants to learn french.
we enjoyed visiting prince rock primary school on wednesday.
all the english supporters waved their flags when england scored a goal.
Day 2: Exercise 1
Which of the words below need a capital letter?
Billy came to our school today from Canada. He wants to learn French.
We enjoyed visiting Prince Rock Primary School on Wednesday.
All the English supporters waved their flags when England scored a goal.
Day 2: Exercise 1 - Answers
Use the correct verb in each sentence below:
are is has have
1. Benny and James ___________ gone outside.2. The dogs ___________ sitting by the fire.3. Sammy ____________ remembered his homework.4. My football coach __________ teaching me how to
dribble.5. Elephants ______ wonderful animals.6. I love my bags. Each one _____________ beautiful.7. Trainers __________ better than pumps for PE.8. He _____ gone away on holiday.
Day 2: Exercise 2
Use the correct verb in each sentence below:
are is has have
1. Benny and James have gone outside.2. The dogs are sitting by the fire.3. Sammy has remembered his homework.4. My football coach is teaching me how to dribble.5. Elephants are wonderful animals.6. I love my bags. Each one is beautiful.7. Trainers are better than pumps for PE.8. He has gone away on holiday.
Day 2: Exercise 2 - Answers
For each piece of text below, pick which box should have the ? or !
Sam asked, “Can I go to the toilet” after he had sat down in the car.
“Wow ” exclaimed Benny, “I can’t believe I got full marks.”
My mum whispered , “Would you like to eat the last bit of ice-cream ”
Day 2: Exercise 3
For each piece of text below, pick which box should have the ? or !
Sam asked, “Can I go to the toilet” after he had sat down in the car.
“Wow ” exclaimed Benny, “I can’t believe I got full marks.”
My mum whispered , “Would you like to eat the last bit of ice-cream ”
Day 2: Exercise 3 - Answers
?
!
?
Well done, day 2 SPAG completed. You are on holiday so shut down and go and play.
(Don’t forget to do your 10 4 10 maths!)
For each sentence below, state whether they are a question, command or statement.
1. He liked the sandwich I made for him2. Can I go to the toilet3. Wow4. Please wait over there5. Do you know the way to Florida6. Go outside and wash your shoes7. Eat that cake now8. I may like to come with you tomorrow
Now pick ! ? or . to end each sentence.
Day 3: Exercise 1
For each sentence below, state whether they are a question (Q), command (C) or statement (S).
1. He liked the sandwich I made for him. (S)2. Can I go to the toilet? (Q)3. Wow! (S)4. Please wait over there. (C)5. Do you know the way to Florida? (Q)6. Go outside and wash your shoes. (C)7. Eat that cake now. (C)8. I may like to come with you tomorrow. (S)
Now pick ! ? or . to end each sentence.
Day 3: Exercise 1 - Answers
Look at the underlined words. Which are nouns and which are adjectives? Make a list of them.
I thought the play was boring but James said he was excited when he listened to the songs.Carefully I opened the box. Inside I found a red hat and a blue coat.Yesterday I bought: a new pencil; 15 handmade cookies; a selection of pens and a large grapefruit.
Day 3: Exercise 2
Look at the underlined words. Which are nouns and which are adjectives? Make a list.
I thought the play was boring but James said he was excited when he listened to the songs.Carefully I opened the box. Inside I found a red hat and a blue coat.Yesterday I bought: a new pencil; 15 handmade cookies; a selection of pens and a large grapefruit.
Day 3: Exercise 2 - Answers
nouns
playboxcoatpens
adjectives
boringexcited
rednewlarge
Which of these sentences use the correct plural?a. The childs are eating lots of cake.b. Gentleman usually wear trousers or shorts.c. The children enjoyed watching the play.
Select the correct plural for each sentence.
1. The child / children / childs are playing on the field.2. Women / woman / womens / womans are welcome to
use the upstairs toilet.3. Sheeps / sheep look nice and warm with their thick coats.4. I like to watch the fishes / fish / fishs at the aquarium.5. My foots / feets / feet ache today.6. The mouses / mice / mices enjoyed the cheese.
Day 3: Exercise 3
Which of these sentences use the correct plural?a. The childs are eating lots of cake.b. Gentleman usually wear trousers or shorts.c. The children enjoyed watching the play.
Select the correct plural for each sentence.
1. The child / children / childs are playing on the field.2. Women / woman / womens / womans are welcome to
use the upstairs toilet.3. Sheeps / sheep look nice and warm with their thick coats.4. I like to watch the fishes / fish / fishs at the aquarium.5. My foots / feets / feet ache today.6. The mouses / mice / mices enjoyed the cheese.
Day 3: Exercise 3 - Answers
Well done, day 3 SPAG completed. You are on holiday so shut down and go and play.
(Don’t forget to do your 10 4 10 maths!)
Underline the verbs in each sentence.1.Ben enjoyed watching TV.2.Suzy enjoyed watching TV while eating
cake.3.I like playing football with Raj on the field.4.He is huge!5.Eating cake is one of my favourite hobbies!6.Quietly she wandered into the hall while it
was dark.7.I am being very noisy today!8.My dog and I are enjoying our walk.
Day 4: Exercise 1
Underline the verbs in each sentence.1.Ben enjoyed watching TV. 2.Suzy enjoyed watching TV while eating
cake.3.I like playing football with Raj on the field.4.He is huge!5.Eating cake is one of my favourite hobbies!6.Quietly she wandered into the hall while it
was dark.7.I am being very noisy today!8.My dog and I are enjoying our walk.
Day 4: Exercise 1 -Answers
Which sentences below use commas correctly?
1.He bought fish, chips, mushy, peas and a can of coke.
2.We collected leaves, twigs, stones, and seeds from the field.
3.My brother ate cake, an apple, a banana a fish and a packet of pork, scratchings.
4.In the bag I found, pens, pencils, crayons and a ruler.
5.My favourite lessons are maths, history and geography.
Day 4: Exercise 2 -Answers
Which sentences below use commas correctly?
1.He bought fish, chips, mushy, peas and a can of coke.
2.We collected leaves, twigs, stones, and seeds from the field.
3.My brother ate cake, an apple, a banana a fish and a packet of pork, scratchings.
4.In the bag I found, pens, pencils, crayons and a ruler.
5.My favourite lessons are maths, history and geography.
Day 4: Exercise 2
Find the verbs and the adverbs below. Make a list.
Casually, Raj strolled into the room and looked slowly around.
Running quickly, Sally escaped from the galloping horse. She tripped carelessly on a fallen log.
Whilst out for a winter jog, Manjip was very tired.
Day 4: Exercise 3
Find the verbs and the adverbs below. Make a list.Casually, Raj strolled into the room and looked slowly around. Running quickly, Sally escaped from the galloping horse. She tripped carelessly on a fallen log.Whilst out for a winter jog, Manjip was very tired.
Day 4: Exercise 3 - Answers
verbs
strolledlookedrunningescapedtripped
was
adverbs
casuallyslowlyquickly
carelesslyvery tired
Well done, day 4 SPAG completed. You are on holiday so shut down and go and play.
(Don’t forget to do your 10 4 10 maths!)
Look at the underlined words in the sentences below. Replace them with words that have a similar meaning.
1.He liked eating cake.2.Casey had a nice coat to wear.3.“Ouch!” said Mrs Fox.4.Which of these is the biggest?5.In the dark she felt anxious.6.My favourite book is the one with the red cover.
Day 5: Exercise 1
Look at the underlined words in the sentences below. Replace them with words that have a similar meaning.
Examples are given; use a thesaurus to check for others. Remember it is important chose alternatives that fit with
the context of the sentence and don’t change the meaning.
1.He liked eating cake. (loved)2.Casey had a nice coat to wear. (pretty)3.“Ouch!” said Mrs Fox. (yelled)4.Which of these is the biggest? (largest)5.In the dark she felt anxious. (worried)6.My favourite book is the one with the red cover.
(crimson)
Day 5: Exercise 1 - Answers
Brackets can be used in each sentence below. Write down the sentences and include the brackets.
1.James my brother likes eating cake.2.Hillary the woman who lives down the road
enjoys playing rugby.3.The bus the one with the yellow bumpers
crashed yesterday.4.His mother who enjoys snooker knitted me a
waistcoat last week.5.Elephants especially the big ones leave large
footprints.
Day 5: Exercise 2
Brackets can be used in each sentence below. Write down the sentences and include the brackets.
1.James (my brother) likes eating cake.2.Hillary (the woman who lives down the road)
enjoys playing rugby.3.The bus (the one with the yellow bumpers)
crashed yesterday.4.His mother (who enjoys snooker) knitted me a
waistcoat last week.5.Elephants (especially the big ones) leave large
footprints.
Day 5: Exercise 2 - Answers
Sort these words into 3 columns: nouns, verbs and adverbs.
to run eat
slowly
very
be
am
casually
cat
cake
monster
Day 5: Exercise 3
Sort these words into 3 columns: nouns, verbs and adverbs.
to run
eat
slowly
very
be
am
casually
cat
cake
monster
Day 5: Exercise 3 - Answers
nouns verbs adverbs
Well done, day 5 SPAG completed. You are on holiday so shut down and go and play.
(Don’t forget to do your 10 4 10 maths!)
Rewrite these sentences by changing all the underlined verbs from the past tense to the present tense.
1.I ran all the way home.2.He hid under the table.3.I waved at the queen and shouted.4.I was thinking about my maths.5.They were running towards the hill.6.We were making lots of mess.
Day 6: Exercise 1
Rewrite these sentences by changing all the underlined verbs from the past tense to the present tense.
1.I run all the way home.2.He hides under the table.3.I wave at the queen and shout.4.I am thinking about my maths.5.They are running towards the hill.6.We are making lots of mess.
Day 6: Exercise 1 - Answers
List the adjectives and nouns in the sentences below.
The old man often makes delicious pies.
Noisy children enjoy playing in the outdoor den.
Please could I have a large fish and small portion of chips?
What happened to that enormous building?
Where can I find a nice restaurant that serves healthy food?
Day 6: Exercise 2
List the adjectives and nouns in the sentences below.The old man often makes delicious pies.Noisy children enjoy playing in the outdoor den.Please could I have a large fish and small portion of chips?What happened to that enormous building?Where can I find a nice restaurant that serves healthy food?
Day 6: Exercise 2 - Answers
nouns
man chipspies buildingchildren restaurantfish foodportion
adjectivesold smalldelicious enormousnoisy niceoutdoor healthylarge
Find the connectives in the sentences below.
It was raining whilst he ate his pie.
Sunny weather always makes people smile and laugh.
Although it was windy, he still wore his hat.
Walking quickly, the elderly lady grasped her hat as she thought it would blow off.
It is sunny today. However, my teacher says we must stay inside.
Day 6: Exercise 3
Find the connectives in the sentences below.
It was raining whilst he ate his pie.
Sunny weather always makes people smile and laugh.
Although it was windy, he still wore his hat.
Walking quickly, the elderly lady grasped her hat as she thought it would blow off.
It is sunny today. However, my teacher says we must stay inside.
Day 6: Exercise 3 - Answers
Well done, day 6 SPAG completed. You are on holiday so shut down and go and play.
(Don’t forget to do your 10 4 10 maths!)
Copy and complete the table of irregular plurals. (The first one has been done for you.)
One Manytable tables
windowsfishsheep
childrenwomangoosetooth
men
Day 7: Exercise 1
Copy and complete the table of irregular plurals. (The first one has been done for you.)
One Manytable tableswindow windowsfish fishsheep sheepchild childrenwoman womengoose geesetooth teethman men
Day 7: Exercise 1 - Answers
Which of these sentences should be written as two separate sentences?
I am a boy and my sister is a girl.
Raj is a beautiful boy he likes cake.
I eat cake while I watch TV.
Whenever we go to the shops I see my granny.
It was raining last week I had to wear a coat.
Can you get a towel for me please I am soaking wet.
Day 7: Exercise 2
Which of these sentences should be written as two separate sentences?
Raj is a beautiful boy. He likes cake.
Day 7: Exercise 2 - Answers
Sort these nouns into common nouns, proper nouns, abstract nouns and pronouns.
plymouthshoptescodogthoughtfulnesselephantbradleyjoetablehappiness
hiswalesdadprimary schoolherimy brothermum
Don’t forget add capital
letters to the proper nouns.
Day 7: Exercise 3
Sort these nouns into common nouns, proper nouns, abstract nouns and pronouns.
common nounsshopdogelephanttabledadmumprimary schoolbrother
Day 7: Exercise 3 - Answers
pronounsIherhismy
Proper nounsPlymouthTescoBradleyJoeWales
abstract nounsthoughtfulnesshappiness
Well done, day 7 SPAG completed. You are on holiday so shut down and go and play.
(Don’t forget to do your 10 4 10 maths!)
Pick the correct word for each sentence below.
1. We was / were eating cake.2.I was / were eating cake.
3.Jimmy go / goes to school with me.4.I go / goes to school with Jimmy.
5.My dogs takes / take me for a walk.6.My dog takes / take me for a walk.
7.We are /am brilliant at grammar.8.I are / am brilliant at grammar.
Day 8: Exercise 1
Pick the correct word for each sentence below.
1. We was / were eating cake.2.I was / were eating cake.
3.Jimmy go / goes to school with me.4.I go / goes to school with Jimmy.
5.My dogs takes / take me for a walk.6.My dog takes / take me for a walk.
7.We are /am brilliant at grammar.8.I are / am brilliant at grammar.
Day 8: Exercise 1 - Answers
Add appropriate adverbs to the spaces below.
Shirley ran ________________ to the castle and crept ____________ up the stairs.
While I milked the cow _____________, he ___________ groomed the horse.
The child _______________ shouted at the man who was running ____________ .
Day 8: Exercise 2
Add appropriate adverbs to the spaces below. Examples are given; use a thesaurus to check for others.
Shirley ran _quickly_ to the castle and crept silently up the stairs.
While I milked the cow carefully, he calmly groomed the horse.
The child bravely shouted at the man who was running haphazardly.
Day 8: Exercise 2 - Answers
The car, which was old and battered, raced to the finish line.
The test was easy because it only had two questions.
Although it was raining, we still went out to play.
While the birds were singing I hid under my pillow.
Day 8: Exercise 3Is the clause in bold in the sentences below a
Main or Subordinate clause?
Is the clause in bold in the sentences below a Main or Subordinate clause?
The car, which was old and battered, raced to the finish line. Main
The test was easy because it only had two questions. Subordinate
Although it was raining, we still went out to play. Subordinate
While the birds were singing I hid under my pillow. Subordinate
Day 8: Exercise 3 - Answers
Well done, day 8 SPAG completed. You are on holiday so shut down and go and play.
(Don’t forget to do your 10 4 10 maths!)
Where do the inverted commas belong? Copy the sentences below and include the inverted commas.
Wonderful said the teacher.
It’s ugly, said the boy, and I won’t wear it.
What are you doing? shouted the teacher. I’m chasing that cat! he replied.
Day 9: Exercise 1
Where do the inverted commas belong? Copy the sentences below and include the inverted commas.
‘Wonderful,’ said the teacher.
‘It’s ugly,’ said the boy, ‘and I won’t wear it.’
‘What are you doing?’ shouted the teacher.
‘I’m chasing that cat!’ he replied.
Day 9: Exercise 1 - Answers
Write the correct contraction to replace the underlined words.
I can not eat that cake, it is too big!
He will not go outside because he is afraid.
I will try my best but I can not promise to get it right.
Do not shout at me or I will send you to your room.
You are annoying me today.
Day 9: Exercise 2
Write the correct contraction to replace the underlined words.
I can’t eat that cake, it’s too big!
He won’t go outside because he’s afraid.
I’ll try my best but I can’t promise to get it right.
Don’t shout at me or I’ll send you to your room.
You’re annoying me today.
Day 9: Exercise 2 - Answers
Have the apostrophes been used for omission or possession? Write o or p for each sentence.
1. The girl’s bag is heavy.2. I wouldn’t go in there if I were you.3. She wanted to see Billy’s new book.4. The frogs were croaking in Ben’s face.5. I’m going to get you!6. I couldn’t find the peg.7. She’d like to meet you.8. Can I see Sarah’s homework please?9. I can’t do it!10.Sally’s hair is the prettiest.
Day 9: Exercise 3
Have the apostrophes been used for omission or possession? Write O or P for each sentence.
1. The girl’s bag is heavy. P2. I wouldn’t go in there if I were you. O3. She wanted to see Billy’s new book. P4. The frogs were croaking in Ben’s face. P5. I’m going to get you! O6. I couldn’t find the peg. O7. She’d like to meet you. O8. Can I see Sarah’s homework please? P9. I can’t do it! O10.Sally’s hair is the prettiest. P
Day 9: Exercise 3 -Answers
Well done, day 9 SPAG completed. You are on holiday so shut down and go and play.
(Don’t forget to do your 10 4 10 maths!)
Find the article in the sentences below.1. We went to the park.2. We sat on the table.3. He rode a bike.4. Walking along the beach is fun.5. We bought an orange.
Choose the correct article.
1. He sat on a / an coach.2. He ate an / a apple.3. She cut up a / an onion.
Day 10: Exercise 1
Find the article in the sentences below.1. We went to the park.2. We sat on the table.3. He rode a bike.4. Walking along the beach is fun.5. We bought an orange.
Choose the correct article.
1. He sat on a / an coach.2. He ate an / a apple.3. She cut up a / an onion.
Day 10: Exercise 1 - Answers
Find the prepositions in the sentences below.
1. I put the cat on the table.2. I wanted to go out until 8 o'clock.3. She drove near the river.4. We walked through the forest.5. During the storm we hid under the house.6. She swam across the river.7. We played outside the park.8. Under the bed, the lazy cat was having a
snooze.
Day 10: Exercise 2
Find the preposition in the sentences below.
1. I put the cat on the table.2. I wanted to go out until 8 o'clock.3. She drove near the river.4. We walked through the forest.5. During the storm we hid under the house.6. She swam across the river.7. We played outside the park.8. Under the bed, the lazy cat was having a
snooze.
Day 10: Exercise 2 - Answers
Write the following in the passive voice.
1. Ben kicked a football at the window.2. Charlie ate the cake.3. George kissed all the girls!4. Jasmine rocked the baby to sleep carefully.
Day 10: Exercise 3
Write the following in the passive voice.
1. Ben kicked a football at the window.The football was kicked at the window by Ben.2. Charlie ate the cake. The cake was eaten by Charlie.3. George kissed all the girls!The girls were kissed by George!4. Jasmine rocked the baby to sleep carefully.The baby was rocked to sleep carefully by Jasmine.
Day 10: Exercise 3 - Answers
Well done, day 10 SPAG completed. You are on holiday so shut down and go and play. We’ll see you
back in school on Monday. (Don’t forget to do your 10 4 10 maths!)
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