Which of the following connectives would you NOT find in an explanation?

After that, next, the following spring.

Furthermore, moreover, in conclusion.

Which of the following would be an example of an explanatory (explanation) text?

A manual on how to look after your bike.

You would use a glossary for ____

listing the page number where each subject is mentioned.

giving the title and the name of the author.

listing the contents of the explanation.

defining specialist vocabulary.

What is the purpose of an explanation?

To explain how something works.

To explain natural phenomena (such as a tornado).

To explain a social process (such as the legal system).

Which of the following would NOT be a suitable title for an explanation?

How do meteorologists forecast the weather?

What should the introduction include?

It should introduce the subject.

It should give instructions for how to read the rest of the explanation.

It should tell a mystery story.

It should tell the reader how long it will take to read the whole explanation.

Why are illustrations, diagrams and charts used in explanations?

They help the reader understand how to follow the instructions.

They add extra information, which helps the reader understand the explanation.

They are only there to entertain the reader.

They are never used in explanations.

Explanations are written in ____

first person and second person.

Which of these questions could NOT be answered by an explanation?

Should pupils have to wear school uniform?

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KS2 English Writing Explanations Quiz

Master the art of writing explanations with this KS2 English learning resource. Learn how to explain processes clearly using structure, connectives, and diagra…

Written by Rebecca HughesReviewed by Dr. Emma ClarkeUpdated 17 Mar 2026

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Topic: Writing Explanations

Questions: 10

Duration: 10 min

Difficulty: ★★ Medium

Focus: applying Writing Explanations with consistent method and answer precision.

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Master the art of writing explanations with this KS2 English learning resource. Learn how to explain processes clearly using structure, connectives, and diagrams.

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