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13+ Common Entrance

13th August 2016

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
State the name given to a value read from a graph that lies between two points that were actually measured.
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
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
A non-fiction text about volcanoes uses the heading "How an Eruption Happens." What is the purpose of this heading?

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