Daily Practice - 13+ Common Entrance
Common Entrance english, maths and science.
21st February 2014
- 1Science: 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.
- 2Science: 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.
- 3Reading and Comprehension (Prose)
A character says 'I'm fine' through gritted teeth, then slams the door. Explain what the contrast between the character's words and actions suggests.
- 4Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Set 2
Choose the correct homophone to complete the sentence: The team celebrated ___ victory together. (their / there / they're)
- 5Reading and Comprehension (Non-Fiction) Set 3
In a factual text, is the sentence "Hot air balloons were first flown in France in 1783" a fact or an opinion?
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