Summer Activity Sheets — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Emma collected 9 shells on Monday and 8 on Tuesday. How many shells does she have?
A) 16
B) 1
C) 17
D) 18
C is correct because 9 + 8 = 17 shells in all.
2. Read: "The waves crashed against the rocky shore." What does crashed mean here?
A) Fell asleep
B) Hit hard with force
C) Floated gently
D) Melted slowly
B is correct because 'crashed' means to hit something hard with force, describing how strong waves slam into rocks.
3. A pool has 16 swimmers. Then 9 get out. How many swimmers are still in the pool?
A) 25
B) 8
C) 6
D) 7
C is correct because 16 - 9 = 7 swimmers still in the pool.
4. Which is the best way to stay safe in the summer sun?
A) Skip drinking water.
B) Stay outside all day without a hat.
C) Wear sunscreen and drink water.
D) Only play at night.
B is correct because wearing sunscreen protects your skin and drinking water keeps you hydrated in the heat.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. 8 plus 6 plus 4 equals 18.
8 + 6 + 4 = 18. Add 8 + 6 = 14, then 14 + 4 = 18.
2. An ocean wave starts far out and rolls toward the shore.
Ocean waves travel from far out at sea and roll toward the shore, which is the land at the edge of the water.
3. 15 minus 7 equals 8.
15 - 7 = 8.
4. Frogs and turtles like to sit on logs near a pond.
Frogs and turtles are often found near ponds, which are small bodies of still water.
5. 7 plus 5 plus 3 equals 15.
7 + 5 + 3 = 15. Add 7 + 5 = 12, then 12 + 3 = 15.