13+ Common Entrance
20th November 1989
- 1Science: Working Scientifically and Practical Skills Set 3
On a graph of temperature (y-axis) against time (x-axis), a straight line rises from (0 s, 20 degrees C) to (40 s, 60 degrees C). Calculate the gradient of this line, and state what it represents.
- 2Reading and Comprehension (Prose)
A question asks you to 'summarise the passage in your own words.' What must you avoid doing when answering it?
- 3Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Set 2
Choose the correct homophone to complete the sentence: The team celebrated ___ victory together. (their / there / they're)
- 4Reading 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?
- 5Writing: Composition Set 3
Write an expanded noun phrase, using at least two describing words, for "the map in the drawer."
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