Halloween Math & Reading — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. 7 pirates plus 6 ninjas equals 13 kids at the costume party.
7 + 6 = 13. You can split 6 into 3 + 3: add 3 to 7 to make 10, then add 3 more to get 13.
2. A mummy is wrapped in white bandages.
Mummies are covered in long strips of cloth called bandages. Long ago in Egypt, bodies were wrapped this way before burial.
3. 16 treats minus 7 treats equals 9 treats left in the bowl.
16 - 7 = 9. Taking 7 away from 16 leaves 9 treats.
4. On Halloween, a ghost says boo!
Ghosts are famous for shouting 'Boo!' to scare people. It is the classic ghost word you see in Halloween stories and comics.
5. 5 princesses plus 8 superheroes equals 13 costumes.
5 + 8 = 13. Flip to 8 + 5: 8 + 2 makes 10, then 3 more makes 13.
6. A werewolf looks like a large, hairy wolf.
A werewolf is a made-up creature that is part human and part wolf. It is said to look like a big, hairy wolf that walks on two legs.
7. 15 cupcakes minus 8 cupcakes equals 7 cupcakes.
15 - 8 = 7. Taking 8 away from 15 leaves 7 cupcakes.
8. The scariest part of a haunted house is the dark basement.
Basements are usually dark and underground, which makes them feel extra spooky. That is why they often show up in haunted house stories.
9. 9 monsters plus 4 monsters equals 13 monsters.
9 + 4 = 13. You can think: 9 + 1 makes 10, then 3 more makes 13.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each costume to its description.
Pirate
→ Wears an eye patch
Walks slowly and groans
Ghost
→ Covered in a white sheet
Wears an eye patch
Robot
→ Made of metal and gears
Covered in a white sheet
Zombie
→ Walks slowly and groans
Made of metal and gears
Each costume has a classic clue: pirates wear eye patches, ghosts float in white sheets, robots are built from metal and gears, and zombies shuffle slowly while groaning. Matching the clues helps you identify each costume.