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KS1 English Quizzes for Year 1 & Year 2

154 quizzes covering phonics, grammar, spelling and reading — built for Year 1 and Year 2. Pick a topic and start practising.

Book Titles

Reading books and bedtime stories helps improve a child's grasp of English. Being able to understand the title of a book gives them some idea of its content. This enables them to choose their own books. This KS1 Literacy quiz for year 1 and year 2 will teach your child to take notice of the title.

Questions

3 Q

Duration

10 min

Level

★★ Medium

Capital Letters and Full Stops

As children progress through school, they learn how to structure a sentence using appropriate punctuation such as capital letters and full stops. If your child needs help with their grasp of the English language, then why not play our informative KS1 Literacy quiz for year 1 and year 2 together.

Questions

3 Q

Duration

10 min

Level

★★ Medium

Capital Letters and Spellings of Days

Didn’t you find when you were at school that 'Wednesday' was always a tricky word to learn to spell? If your child knows that one (and uses a capital letter) then the others should be easy. Give them some valuable spelling practice by playing this KS1 English and Literacy quiz for year 1 and year 2.

Questions

3 Q

Duration

10 min

Level

★★ Medium

Capital Letters and Spellings of Months

Many children need a little extra help when it comes to spelling. The English language is full of words that don't sound the way they are spelled. Teach your child the spellings of months and using a capital letter for each one in this KS1 English and Literacy picture quiz for year 1 and year 2.

Questions

3 Q

Duration

10 min

Level

★★ Medium

Capital Letters for Book Titles

If your child isn't sure whether a word needs a capital letter or not, you could help them learn by playing our year 1 and year 2 KS1 English and Literacy quiz. Capital letters are used for many things, including book titles. Improve your child's comprehension and understanding of the written word.

Questions

3 Q

Duration

10 min

Level

★★ Medium

Capital Letters for Proper Nouns

In the English language, there are nouns and there are proper nouns. Example of proper nouns are Cardiff (a place), Mrs. White (a name) and Google (a business). Proper nouns must start with a capital letter. Give your child some valuable practice in this KS1 quiz for year 1 and year 2 students.

Questions

3 Q

Duration

10 min

Level

★★ Medium

Commas for a List

The comma is an innocent little punctuation mark - but is often misused. When writing out a list, where do the commas go - if anywhere at all? If your child needs some help understanding the comma, then you could play our KS1 English and Literacy quiz for year 1 and year 2 to improve their knowledge

Questions

3 Q

Duration

10 min

Level

★★ Medium

Compound Words

Compound words are two words put together to make a new one. Some examples are schoolchild, ladybird and dishwasher. If your child needs help with the English language, this year 1 and year 2 KS1 Literacy quiz asks questions on compound words and will improve their knowledge and understanding.

Questions

3 Q

Duration

10 min

Level

★★ Medium

Comprehension - A Letter to the Queen (Summer of Year 1)

Reading is not just about repeating the words out loud or in your head. You also have to understand what has been written. A Letter to the Queen will test your child's comprehension skills. See how good their all-round reading skills are in this fun year 1 KS1 English and Literacy picture quiz.

Questions

3 Q

Duration

10 min

Level

★★ Medium

Comprehension - Aliens Stole My Homework (Summer of Year 2)

You can never have enough practice when it comes to reading comprehension! Not only does it help your child to spell, it improves their memory and also teaches them about the world. If your child is into all things outer space, they'll love our year 2 KS1 English quiz called Aliens Stole My Homework

Questions

3 Q

Duration

10 min

Level

★★ Medium

Comprehension - Inference

Inference is a big word for a child in KS1. Using inference is coming to conclusions based on what has been read. It greatly improves a child's comprehension abilities and will enhance their reasoning skills too. See how much your child knows about inference in this year 1 and year 2 English quiz.

Questions

3 Q

Duration

10 min

Level

★★ Medium

Comprehension - Monkey Facts (Year 1)

This year 1 fun and friendly KS1 English and Literacy quiz will teach your child to remember what they have read. It will enhance their comprehension skills and they'll also learn some fun facts about monkeys. Why not play the quiz together and help them understand the wonderful world of words.

Questions

3 Q

Duration

10 min

Level

★★ Medium

Conjunctions

Conjunctions are handy words such as 'because' and 'so' used to join clauses together. If you want to help your child improve their English language skills, play this KS1 Literacy quiz for year 1 and year 2 students and see how much they know and understand. This will enhance their sentence level.

Questions

3 Q

Duration

10 min

Level

★★ Medium

Conjunctions - And or But

The words 'and' and 'but' are two of the most common conjunctions that crop up in sentences. As a child learns to structure their writing, the use of conjunctions can help improve the written word. See how much your child knows by playing this KS1 English and Literacy quiz for year 1 and year 2.

Questions

3 Q

Duration

10 min

Level

★★ Medium

Connectives

In written articles and stories, connectives are words that connect phrases or sentences. They are useful little words and will improve writing, speech and sentence structure. Help your child learn in this year 1 and year 2 KS1 English and Literacy quiz on connectives such as however, but and yet

Questions

3 Q

Duration

10 min

Level

★★ Medium

Dates and Positional Numbers

One of the first things children learn to do in English classes is to write the date correctly. The day comes first followed by a comma, then the ordinal number and finally the month. An example is Monday, 15th March. Try this helpful KS1 Literacy quiz on positional numbers for year 1 and year 2.

Questions

3 Q

Duration

10 min

Level

★★ Medium

Dialogue Tags (Said, Asked, Replied)

Learning to write dialogue or speech is an important part of English classes. At first, children will always use the tag 'said' but knowing there are other choices such as 'asked' and 'replied' will greatly Improve their writing skills. Try this KS1 English and Literacy quiz for year 1 and year 2.

Questions

3 Q

Duration

10 min

Level

★★ Medium

Dialogue Tags (Whispered, Shouted, Exclaimed)

To write good dialogue or speech, use more unusual tags such as whispered, shouted and exclaimed. These will bring your writing and stories to life as well as making them more enjoyable for your reader. Get some practice in this year 1 and year 2 KS1 English and Literacy quiz on dialogue tags.

Questions

3 Q

Duration

10 min

Level

★★ Medium

Exclamation Marks

Using proper punctuation is vital when learning English. There are lots of marks to choose from, but it's important to know what you can and can't do with certain ones. See how much your child knows about exclamation marks by playing this enjoyable year 1 and year 2 KS1 Literacy quiz on the subject.

Questions

3 Q

Duration

10 min

Level

★★ Medium

Fiction or Non-Fiction Texts

The difference between fiction and non-fiction is that the first is not true and the second is factual. It is beneficial for your child to write two stories - one imaginary and one based on facts. If you want to teach your child about types of text, play our KS1 English quiz for year 1 and year 2.

Questions

3 Q

Duration

10 min

Level

★★ Medium

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Description

Explore KS1 English quiz activities designed to support reading, vocabulary, grammar, and phonics skills. Each KS1 English quiz is short, interactive, and aligned with the Key Stage 1 curriculum for ages 5–7.

Choose a KS1 English quiz to practise speaking and listening, punctuation, spelling, and comprehension. With quick questions and instant feedback, children can build confidence and improve their English skills through regular practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a KS1 English quiz?

A KS1 English quiz is a short activity designed for children aged 5–7 to practise reading, phonics, grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills in a simple and engaging way.

Are these KS1 English quizzes suitable for Year 1 and Year 2?

Yes, these quizzes are designed for both Year 1 and Year 2 and follow the Key Stage 1 curriculum, helping children build confidence in English step by step.

How can KS1 English quizzes help my child?

Regular quiz practice helps children improve reading, spelling, sentence structure, and comprehension. Short quizzes with instant feedback make it easier to identify weak areas and build confidence over time.