Halloween Math & Reading — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Mia picked 12 apples at the fall festival. She used 5 to make pie. How many are left?
A) 6
B) 17
C) 7
D) 8
12 - 5 = 7. Using 5 of the 12 apples leaves 7 apples not used.
2. Read: "The owl hooted softly from the old oak tree." What does hooted mean?
A) Sang a song
B) Made a loud owl call
C) Flew quickly
D) Slept quietly
'Hooted' is the word for the sound owls make — a low 'hoo-hoo' call. Even though the sentence says 'softly,' hooting is still the owl's voice, not singing or flying.
3. Jake has 9 orange candies and 8 purple candies. How many candies does he have in all?
A) 16
B) 17
C) 1
D) 18
9 + 8 = 17. You can think: 9 + 1 makes 10, then 7 more makes 17.
4. Which word best describes a haunted house?
A) Cozy
B) Cheerful
C) Creepy
D) Bright
'Creepy' means spooky and uncomfortable in a scary way, which fits a haunted house perfectly. Cozy, cheerful, and bright describe the opposite feeling.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. 13 spiders minus 5 spiders equals 8 spiders.
13 - 5 = 8. Taking 5 away from 13 leaves 8.
2. An owl can turn its head almost all the way around.
Owls can turn their heads almost all the way around — about three-quarters of a full circle. This helps them see in every direction without moving their bodies.
3. 7 plus 8 plus 3 equals 18.
Add in order: 7 + 8 = 15, then 15 + 3 = 18. You could also see 7 + 3 = 10, then 10 + 8 = 18.
4. A haunted house is supposed to be scary inside.
Haunted houses are meant to frighten visitors with dark rooms, spooky sounds, and surprises. Feeling scared is the whole point of visiting one.
5. 14 minus 6 equals 8.
14 - 6 = 8. You can count back 6 from 14: 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8.