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Reading & WritingYLE Flyers Exam Guide
40
minutes
44
questions
3
task type
There is no pass or fail. Reading and Writing is one combined paper that earns 1 to 5 shields, up to 5 shields.
Tested Skills
Basic readingSpellingGap fillingSentence completionVocabulary in context
Question Types
1Choose the Right Word
2Gap-Fill in a Text
3Complete the Story with Sentences
Task Types
YLE Flyers Reading & Writing
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Choose the Right Word
14 questionsChildren read definitions and match them to the correct word from a list.
Strategies:
- β’Read the whole definition before choosing a word.
- β’Use the first and last letters as helpful clues.
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Gap-Fill in a Text
14 questionsChildren complete a longer text by writing the correct missing words.
Strategies:
- β’Decide what type of word fits β a noun, verb, or adjective.
- β’Re-read the sentence to check it makes sense.
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Complete the Story with Sentences
14 questionsChildren read a story and answer with one to five words to complete the gaps.
Strategies:
- β’Keep answers short and grammatically correct.
- β’Use clues from the story to choose your words.
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Golden Tips
- βRead longer stories and short articles for children.
- βLearn the Flyers wordlist, including past-tense verbs.
- βCheck grammar and spelling in every written answer.
- βRe-read each completed sentence to confirm it flows.
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Common Mistakes
- βWriting answers that are too long for the gap.
- βUsing the wrong word form, such as a noun instead of a verb.
- βSpelling errors that lower an otherwise correct answer.
- βIgnoring grammar clues like 'a', 'an', or plural endings.
Preparation Resources
Recommended resources for Reading & Writing section
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Practice
Flyers Wordlist Flashcards
Cards covering the official Flyers vocabulary list.
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Guide
Graded Readers Level 2
Longer illustrated stories for confident young readers.
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Template
Flyers Writing Worksheets
Practice pages for gap-fill and short-answer writing.
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