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13+ Common Entrance

9th October 1988

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

1
Science: Working Scientifically and Practical Skills Set 2
Before starting a watering investigation, a pupil writes this prediction: a plant given more water each day will grow taller than one given less water. State one piece of scientific reasoning that could support this prediction.
2
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.
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
Which punctuation mark is missing, and where, from this sentence: Bring your boots shin pads and water bottle to training.
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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