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16th May 1991

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

  1. 1
    Working Scientifically

    A student reads the volume of liquid in a measuring cylinder. The bottom of the meniscus lines up exactly halfway between the 22 cm^3 and 24 cm^3 graduation marks. State the volume of liquid.

  2. 2
    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.

  3. 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. 4
    Reading and Comprehension (Prose)

    A question asks you to 'summarise the passage in your own words.' What must you avoid doing when answering it?

  5. 5
    Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Set 2

    Choose the correct homophone to complete the sentence: The team celebrated ___ victory together. (their / there / they're)

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