Sample questions

Junior sample (Years 4–6)

1 - Which is the largest planet in our solar system?

2 - If a book costs £6 and you buy 3 books, how much do you pay altogether?

3 - Which word is a synonym for “quick”?
A) slow B) rapid C) heavy D) careful
4 - A triangle has 3 sides. How many sides does a hexagon have?

5 - If it is 2:15pm now, what time will it be in 45 minutes?

Senior sample (Years 7–8)

1 - Which of these is a renewable energy source?
A) coal B) natural gas C) wind D) petrol

2 - If 12 is 30% of a number, what is the number?

3 - Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A) Although it was raining we went outside.
B) Although it was raining, we went outside.
C) Although, it was raining we went outside.
D) Although it was raining we, went outside.

4 - A map scale is 1:50,000. What does 1cm represent in real life?

5 - A shop reduces a price from £80 to £68. What percentage discount is that?