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13+ Common Entrance

1st December 1986

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

1
Science: Working Scientifically and Practical Skills Set 2
A pupil is choosing between two thermometers to measure a temperature change of about 5 degrees C: one has markings every 2 degrees C, and the other has markings every 0.2 degrees C. State which thermometer would give the more precise reading, and explain why.
2
Science: Working Scientifically and Practical Skills Set 3
A student investigates how the mass of five different metal samples affects their volume, with mass as a continuous numerical variable. State whether a bar chart or a line graph is the more appropriate way to display these results.
3
Reading and Comprehension (Prose)
A question asks you to 'summarise the passage in your own words.' What must you avoid doing when answering it?
4
Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Set 2
Choose the correct homophone to complete the sentence: The team celebrated ___ victory together. (their / there / they're)
5
Reading and Comprehension (Non-Fiction) Set 3
A non-fiction text about volcanoes uses the heading "How an Eruption Happens." What is the purpose of this heading?

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