Daily Practice

13+ Common Entrance

17th July 1980

5 questions · Years 7-8 · 744 questions in this band

1
Working Scientifically
A cylinder of gas is labelled with a diamond-shaped symbol showing a black flame on an orange background. State what hazard this symbol represents.
2
Science: Working Scientifically and Practical Skills Set 2
A pupil's teacher suggests using a data logger to measure temperature every second during an experiment, instead of a pupil reading a thermometer every minute. Suggest one advantage of using a data logger in this experiment.
3
Science: Working Scientifically and Practical Skills Set 3
A student wears safety goggles when heating a test tube of liquid over a Bunsen burner. State the hazard that the goggles help protect against.
4
Reading and Comprehension (Prose)
A writer describes a bell as 'clanging its complaint into the empty square.' Name the poetic or literary technique used here.
5
Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Set 2
Correct the punctuation in this sentence, which reports direct speech: the coach shouted keep going were nearly there

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