Daily Practice · 13+ Common Entrance

Daily Practice - 13+ Common Entrance

25th October 1996

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
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.
3
Reading and Comprehension (Prose)
Which word means the same as 'ancient' in a sentence describing an old, crumbling castle: 'timeworn', 'modern', 'spacious' or 'lively'?
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
In the same text, is the sentence "There is nothing more thrilling than floating silently above the countryside" a fact or an opinion?

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