Grade 6 Screening Test Science Mathematics English Social Studies with Answer Key

 

                Grade 6 Screening Test  

Subject	Science	Mathematics	English	Social Studies
Total Marks	10	10	10	10
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Section 1 : Science

Part 1: Multiple Choice.                                                                                 (4 marks)

1.   The basic unit of life is:
a) Tissue                       b) Cell                         c) Organ                         d) System

2.   Which is a microorganism?
a) Dog                           b) Mushroom              c) Bacteria                     d) Tree

3.   A force can:
a) Change color            b) Change motion        c) Change mass            d) Change temperature

4.   The Earth’s crust is:
a) The innermost layer    b) The outermost layer     c) Liquid               d) Made of gas

Part 2 Short answer of the following questions.                                                     (6 marks)

1.   Give two differences between plant and animal cells.

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2.   Define force and give one example.

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3.   Name the any two layers of the Earth.

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Section 2 : Mathematics

Part 1: Fill in the blanks.                                                                                              (4 marks)

1.         Solve for x: x + 5 = 12 → x = ____

2.         2/3 + 1/3 = ____

3.         Mean of 2, 4, 6, 8 = ____

4.         Mode of 2, 3, 3, 5 = ____

Part 2: Solve the following.                                                                            (6 marks)

1. A class has 10 boys and 5 girls. Write the ratio of boys to girls.

 

2. Multiply −6 × 3.

 

Section 3 : English

Part 1 : Choose the correct sentence.                                                            (5 marks)

1.     A. She go to school every day.

B.  She goes to school every day.

C.   She going to school every day.

2.     A. The dog bark loudly at night.

B.  The dog barked loudly at night.

C.   The dog barking loudly at night.

3.     A. My brother and I plays soccer.

B.   My brother and I play soccer.

C.     My brother and I playing soccer.

4.     A. They were watching a movie.

B.  They was watching a movie.

C.   They watching a movie.

5.     A. I finished my homework before dinner.

B. I finish my homework before dinner yesterday.

C. I finishing my homework before dinner.

Part 2 : Reading Analysis                                                                                                                                                 (5 marks)

Lina woke up early on Saturday morning. She looked outside and saw the bright sun shining in the sky. It was the perfect day to go to the park. Lina packed her bag with a sandwich, some fruit, and a bottle of water. When she arrived at the park, she saw children playing, birds singing, and families having picnics. Lina sat under a big tree and began to draw the beautiful scenery.

Questions

1. What day was it?

A.  Sunday                      B. Saturday                             C. Monday

2. Where did Lina go?

A.  School                      B. Park                                       C. Market

3. What did Lina bring with her? (Choose TWO)       (2 marks)

A.  Sandwich              B. Water                           C. Toy car                       D.Fruit

4. What was Lina doing under the tree?

A.  Sleeping                     B. Drawing                           C. Running

 

B. Write an antonym (word with opposite meaning):                                         (2 marks)

Section 4 : Social Studies

Part 1: Circle the correct answer.                                                                  (5 marks)

1. What is the supreme law of the United States?
   a) The Bill of Rights   b) The Constitution  c) The Declaration of Independence  d) Congress
2. How many branches are in the US government?
   a) 2                              b) 3                           c) 4                                            d) 5

3.     Which branch makes laws?
a) Executive                b) Judicial                c) Legislative                             d) Military

4.     Who is the head of the Executive branch?
a) The Chief Justice        b) The President          c) The Speaker                   d) The Governor

5.     What is one job of the Judicial branch?
a) Make laws                   b) Enforce laws           c) Interpret laws                d) Elect leaders

Part 2:   Short answer of the following questions.                                                  (5 marks)

1.      What does a map key (legend) show?   ________________________________________________________________________

2.      What direction is opposite of East?
 ________________________________________________________________________

3.      Name any two cardinal directions.
 ________________________________________________________________________

4.      If you move upward on most maps, which direction are you going?
 ________________________________________________________________________

5.      What is history?
________________________________________________________________________

 

 

Answer Key

SCIENCE

Part 1

1-b, 2-c, 3-b, 4-b

Part 2

1. Any two:

·     Plant cells have cell wall; animal cells do not

·     Plant cells have chloroplasts

·     Shape difference

2. Force = push or pull; example (kick, push, gravity)

3. Crust, Mantle, Core

MATH

Part 1

1.         7

2.         1

3.         5

4.         3

Part 2

1.         2:1

2.         −18

ENGLISH

Part 1

1.     B

2.     B

3.     B

4.     A

5.     A

Part 2

6.     B

7.     B

8.     A and B or A and D or B and D (any two correct)

9.     B

B. Antonyms (3 marks)

4. Hot → cold
5. Tall → short

SOCIAL STUDIES

Part 1:

1.     b – The Constitution

2.     b – 3

3.     c – Legislative

4.     b – The President

5.     c – Interpret laws

 

Part 2:

1. Map key (legend) shows: symbols and their meanings (1 mark)

2.     Opposite of East: West (1 mark)

 

3.     Any two cardinal directions: North, South, East, West ( marks)

 

4.     Moving upward on a map: North (1 mark)

 

5.     History is: the study of past events (1 mark)