KS1 SATs

English - Vocabulary

20 free practice questions with explanations

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English - Vocabulary: example questions & answers

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  1. What does 'happy' mean?

    • ASad
    • BFeeling good and smiling
    • CAngry
    • DTired

    Answer: 'Happy' means you feel good, cheerful, and pleased.

  2. What does 'fast' mean?

    • ASlow
    • BMoving quickly
    • CStuck
    • DHeavy

    Answer: 'Fast' means moving very quickly. A race car is fast.

  3. What does 'bright' mean?

    • ADark
    • BHeavy
    • CGiving out lots of light
    • DCold

    Answer: 'Bright' means full of light or shining. A bright sun is very bright.

  4. What does 'huge' mean?

    • ASmall
    • BVery large
    • CBroken
    • DNew

    Answer: 'Huge' means very big or enormous. An elephant is huge.

  5. What does 'kind' mean?

    • AMean
    • BHelpful and nice to others
    • CCold
    • DTall

    Answer: 'Kind' means being nice, helpful, and caring. A kind person shares and helps.

  6. What does 'calm' mean?

    • ANoisy
    • BAngry
    • CQuiet and peaceful
    • DSad

    Answer: 'Calm' means quiet, peaceful, and not excited. Calm water is still water.

  7. What does 'brave' mean?

    • AScared
    • BWeak
    • CCourageous and not afraid
    • DSilly

    Answer: 'Brave' means being courageous and not afraid. A brave person faces scary things.

  8. What does 'gentle' mean?

    • ARough
    • BSoft and careful
    • CLoud
    • DAngry

    Answer: 'Gentle' means soft, careful, and kind. A gentle touch doesn't hurt.

  9. What does 'clever' mean?

    • ADumb
    • BStupid
    • CSmart and intelligent
    • DLazy

    Answer: 'Clever' means smart, intelligent, and quick-thinking. A clever child solves problems easily.

  10. What does 'lonely' mean?

    • AHappy
    • BAlone and sad
    • CExcited
    • DTired

    Answer: 'Lonely' means alone and feeling sad about it. You feel lonely when you miss your friends.

  11. What does 'beautiful' mean?

    • AUgly
    • BVery pretty or lovely
    • COld
    • DSmall

    Answer: 'Beautiful' means very pretty, lovely, and nice to look at. A beautiful flower is lovely.

  12. What does 'famous' mean?

    • AUnknown
    • BKnown by many people
    • CShy
    • DPoor

    Answer: 'Famous' means well-known by many people. A famous person is known all over.

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