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Reading comprehension: read a story, answer questions about it, and use feedback to think about the details.
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KS2 English practice at home
English practice for ages 7–11.
Help your child build reading confidence and practise reading comprehension, grammar and creative writing—one clear activity at a time.
Free to begin. A fresh story and grammar practice each day.
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Reading comprehension
The lantern garden
At the edge of the village, Mina found a gate that only appeared when the evening sky turned gold. She lifted the latch slowly, hoping it would not creak. Beyond the gate, lanterns glowed among the trees.
A question to think about
Which detail suggests Mina wants to be quiet?
See an example answer and feedback
Example answer: She lifts the latch slowly because she does not want it to creak.
Example feedback: You have linked Mina's action to the sound she wants to avoid. Using a detail from the story helps explain your thinking.
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Master the building blocks
Grammar practice: choose a topic, read a short recap, answer questions, and see explanations of the answers.
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