Instructions
Read each section carefully and answer all the questions to the best of your ability. Take your time and have fun learning!
English
Part 1: Reading Comprehension
Read the short passage below and answer the questions that follow.
The rusty old key finally turned in the lock. With a loud creak, the heavy wooden door swung open, revealing a room forgotten by time. Sunlight streamed through a single grimy window, illuminating dust particles dancing in the air. In the centre of the room stood a large, mysterious chest bound with iron straps. Aisha’s heart pounded with excitement. What incredible secrets could be hiding inside?
- What did the door do when it opened?
- How did sunlight get into the room?
- What was in the middle of the room?
- Circle the word that best describes how Aisha felt: bored, excited, scared
Part 2: Powerful Adjectives
An adjective is a word that describes a noun. In the sentences below, underline the adjective.
- The quick fox jumped over the lazy dog.
- She wore a beautiful dress to the party.
- The tall giraffe ate leaves from the tree.
- He read an interesting book about dinosaurs.
Math
Part 1: Multiplication Practice
Solve the following multiplication problems.
- 56 x 4 = ?
- 132 x 5 = ?
- 75 x 8 = ?
Part 2: Word Problem
Leo buys a comic book for £3.50 and a packet of crisps for £1.25. He pays with a £10.00 note. How much change does he get back?
Your answer: _______________
Part 3: Find the Perimeter
The perimeter is the total distance around the outside of a shape. Calculate the perimeter of this rectangle.
5 cm
12 cm
Perimeter = _______________
Science
Part 1: States of Matter
Matter can exist in three main states: Solid, Liquid, and Gas. Write the correct state of matter next to each item.
- Ice: _________________
- Steam from a kettle: _________________
- Orange juice: _________________
- A wooden table: _________________
- The air in a balloon: _________________
Part 2: Complete the Sentences
Fill in the blanks using the words from the box below.
- A solid keeps its own _______________.
- A liquid takes the shape of its _______________.
- A gas will _______________ out to fill any space it is in.
Answer Key
English
Part 1: Reading Comprehension
- It made a loud creak.
- Through a single grimy window.
- A large, mysterious chest bound with iron straps.
- excited
Part 2: Powerful Adjectives
- quick (and lazy)
- beautiful
- tall
- interesting
Math
Part 1: Multiplication Practice
- 56 x 4 = 224
- 132 x 5 = 660
- 75 x 8 = 600
Part 2: Word Problem
£3.50 + £1.25 = £4.75
£10.00 - £4.75 = £5.25
Answer: £5.25
Part 3: Find the Perimeter
12 cm + 5 cm + 12 cm + 5 cm = 34 cm
Perimeter = 34 cm
Science
Part 1: States of Matter
- Ice: Solid
- Steam from a kettle: Gas
- Orange juice: Liquid
- A wooden table: Solid
- The air in a balloon: Gas
Part 2: Complete the Sentences
- A solid keeps its own shape.
- A liquid takes the shape of its container.
- A gas will spread out to fill any space it is in.