ENTRANCE CHALLENGE

Read the following passage and answer the question: 'The sun was shining brightly in the sky, casting a warm glow over the meadow. The flowers swayed gently in the breeze, and the birds chirped happily in the trees. What is the weather like in the passage?'

• Snowy

• Rainy

• Cloudy

• Sunny

What is the meaning of the word 'vivid'?

• Causing confusion or uncertainty

• Having a dull or faded appearance

• Lacking clarity or intensity

• Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.

If a triangle has angles measuring 45 degrees, 45 degrees, and 90 degrees, what type of triangle is it?

• Isosceles triangle

• Right triangle

• Scalene triangle

• Equilateral triangle

In the sentence 'The cat stealthily crept up on the unsuspecting mouse', what does 'stealthily' mean?

• Run quickly and loudly

• Stand still and do nothing

• Move loudly or clumsily

• Move secretly or surreptitiously

Solve the following math problem: If 3x + 5 = 20, what is the value of x?

• 7

• 10

• 5

• 3

What is the main idea of the passage: 'The boy woke up early in the morning, had a hearty breakfast, and then went out to play with his friends. They played soccer in the park until it was time for lunch.'?

• The passage focuses on a group of friends going to the movies together.

• The passage is about a girl waking up late and missing breakfast.

• The passage describes a boy going to school and studying all day.

• The main idea is about a boy's morning routine and playing soccer with friends.

What is the synonym of the word 'abundant'?

• plentiful

• sparse

• limited

• scarce

If a book costs $12 and is on sale for 20% off, how much will it cost after the discount?

• $8.75

• $11.20

• $9.60

• $10.50

In the sentence 'The storm clouds gathered ominously on the horizon', what does 'ominously' mean?

• in a friendly way

• in a joyful way

• in a threatening way

• in a peaceful way

What is the missing number in the sequence: 2, 4, 6, 8, __, 12?

• 20

• 14

• 10

• 5