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MOCK ABILITY TEST

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1. Which does NOT belong to the group?

a)

candle

b)

flashlight

c)

mirror

d)

sun

2.

2. Which is the odd one out

a)

1) Baking a cake

b)

2) Boiling an egg

c)

3) Frying a sausage

d)

4) Melting some butter

3.

3. Which of the following does NOT belong in this group?

a)

1) Corn

b)

2) Kidney beans

c)

3) lentils

d)

4) peanuts

4.

Reading Passage - Growing vegetables Tomatoes and Peppers can be planted yearlong once sufficient moisture is available. The best method for planting these vegetables is by transplanting seedlings that were planted in seed trays or boxes. Tomatoes need lots of sun, rich loose soil and lots of water. The roots, not the leaves, must be watered. Tomato plants grow very tall so they need to be tied to a pole or be staked. Use the information to answer the questions below.

4. Which statement gives the best conditions for growing tomatoes? *

a)

Tomatoes are planted by transplanting seedlings

b)

Tomatoes can be planted all year long

c)

Tomatoes grow very tall and need to be tied

d)

Tomatoes need lots of sun and water

5.

Reading Passage - Growing vegetables Tomatoes and Peppers can be planted yearlong once sufficient moisture is available. The best method for planting these vegetables is by transplanting seedlings that were planted in seed trays or boxes. Tomatoes need lots of sun, rich loose soil and lots of water. The roots, not the leaves, must be watered. Tomato plants grow very tall so they need to be tied to a pole or be staked. Use the information to answer the questions below.

5. A farmer uses a sprinkler system that sprays water high into the air to water his tomatoes. Which statement likely explains why the farmer should stop this practice? *

a)

Tomatoes need rich loose soil

b)

Only the leaves must be watered

c)

Only the roots must be watered

d)

Tomatoes need to be tied to a pole

6.

6. All matter takes up space and has mass. All solids, liquids and gases are matter. Therefore, all gases _______________________.

a)

cannot be seen and has mass

b)

has mass and takes up space

c)

can be seen and takes up space

d)

has no mass and takes up space

7.
a)

1 and 2

b)

1 and 5

c)

2 and 3

d)

3 and 4

8.

8. Which statement is most likely true? *

a)

Plants grow best with plenty of light

b)

Plants grow best with plenty of light and water

c)

Plants grow best with plenty of water

d)

Water and light do not affect plant growth

9.

9. What is the best description of a pinto bean? *

a)

Oval and spotted

b)

Oval and not spotted

c)

Round and spotted

d)

Round and not spotted

10.

The penguin in the diagram is best described as a/ an

a)

Yellow-eyed penguin

b)

Rockhopper penguin

c)

Galapagos penguin

d)

Adelie penguin

11.

11. Which statement does the diagram most likely support? *

a)

Jo is heavier than Mary

b)

Sam is the lightest

c)

Mary is the heaviest

d)

Sam is heavier than Mary

12.

A student wants to use the same design to cover 6 metres. How many decorative stars would he need for the handrail?

a)

15

b)

30

c)

10

d)

30

13.

13. What is the total length of horizontal bars needed to make the 6-metre handrail?

a)

6 metres

b)

18 metres

c)

12 metres

d)

24 metres

14.

14. Merrick ate three servings of the Macaroni and Cheese Pie. What percentage of the daily value for total fat did he eat?

a)

10

b)

16

c)

30

d)

48

15.

15. How many calories did Merrick consume?

a)

240

b)

720

c)

228

d)

110

16.

16. A seedbox had twelve tomato seeds planted. Some of the tomato plants did not germinate. If nine plants germinated. What percentage of the plants did not germinate?

a)

25%

b)

33%

c)

3%

d)

75%

17.

17. What percentage of the waste should be composted

a)

53%

b)

5%

c)

47%

d)

16%

18.

show whether the statement above is supported or not supported based on the results of the investigation

a)

1. B. 2. B 3. A

b)

1. A. 2. A 3. A

c)

1. B. 2. A 3. A

d)

1. A . 2. B 3. A

19.

19. Which body temperatures are they most likely to have after a few days?

a)

Snake 25 °C and Rat 38 °C

b)

Snake 20 °C and Rat 25 °C

c)

Snake 37 °C and Rat 25 °C

d)

Snake 37 °C and Rat 25 °C

20.

20. a) Water takes longer to pass through __________ soil.

a)

Clay

b)

Loam

c)

sand

21.

20. b) ______ soil has the least water-holding capacity of the soil samples. *

a)

clay

b)

sand

c)

loam

22.

21. Which statement best describes the pattern of the results? *

a)

The higher the temperature, the shorter the time taken

b)

The more water used, the longer the time taken

c)

The more water used, the longer the time taken

d)

The more water used, the shorter the time taken

23.

22. What conclusion can the class make from the results? *

a)

Woodlice prefer damp habitats

b)

Woodlice prefer dark habitats

c)

Woodlice prefer dry habitats

d)

Woodlice prefer the light

24.

23. Which type of paper was the strongest? *

a)

Writing paper

b)

Tissue paper

c)

Newspaper

d)

Printer paper

25.

24. What is the conclusion for this investigation? *

a)

The smoother the surface, the greater the force needed

b)

The rougher the surface, the greater the force needed

c)

Force stops objects from moving

d)

Force move objects on different surfaces

26.

25. Oil is added to the tabletop. Which prediction will likely take place?

a)

The force needed will be 2.0

b)

The force needed will be 2.6

c)

The force needed will be 3.1

d)

The force needed will be 3.4

27.

26. Which material is best for soundproofing the box?

a)

Bubble wrap

b)

Cotton

c)

Fabric

d)

Paper

28.

27. Which material is the worst insulator?

a)

Material B

b)

Material A

c)

Material C

d)

Material D

29.

28. Which is the best brand paper towel for Mr. Smith to use?

a)

Brand B

b)

Brand A

c)

Brand D

d)

Brand C

30.

29. What is a likely conclusion from his investigation?

a)

As the amount of baking soda increased the rocket height increased

b)

Baking soda reacts with bottled vinegar

c)

If the amount of baking soda is increased then the rocket height will change

d)

When baking soda and vinegar are mixed, a rocket is produced.

31.

30. Which statement is true?

a)

The shorter the string, the higher the pitch of the sound

b)

The piano key C2 has the longest string

c)

The longer the string, the higher the pitch of the sound

d)

The piano key C1 has the shortest string