Winter Holiday Math & Reading — Answer Key
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
Ella skated 26 of a mile and then 36 more. She skated 512 of a mile because 26 + 36 = 512.
Corrected: Ella skated 26 of a mile and then 36 more. She skated 56 of a mile because 26 + 36 = 56.
Add only the numerators when denominators match: 2 + 3 = 5. The denominator stays 6, so the answer is 56.
2. Fix the sentence:
A sled went 1.3 km downhill and 0.6 km on flat ground. It traveled 0.19 km because 1.3 + 0.6 = 0.19.
Corrected: A sled went 1.3 km downhill and 0.6 km on flat ground. It traveled 1.9 km because 1.3 + 0.6 = 1.9.
Line up the decimal points: 1.3 + 0.6 = 1.9, not 0.19. Three tenths plus six tenths is nine tenths, added to 1 whole.
3. Fix the sentence:
A winter coat weighs 48 ounces. That equals 4 pounds because 48 ÷ 16 = 4.
Corrected: A winter coat weighs 48 ounces. That equals 3 pounds because 48 ÷ 16 = 3.
There are 16 ounces in 1 pound, so 48 ÷ 16 = 3 pounds. Check by multiplying back: 3 × 16 = 48.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Jake drank 16 of a thermos of soup and then 46 more. He drank 56 of the thermos.
Add numerators when denominators match: 16 + 46 = 56.
2. Snow was 2.3 inches deep. Another 1.4 inches fell. Total depth: 3.7 inches.
Line up the decimals: 2.3 + 1.4 = 3.7 inches. Add tenths (3 + 4 = 7) then ones (2 + 1 = 3).
3. A wrapping paper roll is 5 yards long. That equals 15 feet.
There are 3 feet in every yard, so 5 × 3 = 15 feet.
4. A bag of marshmallows weighs 32 ounces. That equals 2 pounds.
There are 16 ounces in 1 pound, so 32 ÷ 16 = 2 pounds.
Part C: Short Answer
Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
1. Tom had 58 of a pizza. He ate 28 of the pizza. How much pizza is left? Show your work.
Sample answer: Step 1: 58 − 28 = 38 of the pizza. Tom has 38 of the pizza left.
Subtract like fractions by subtracting only the numerators: 5 - 2 = 3. The denominator stays 8, giving 38.
2. Read: "Every December the town square fills with ice skaters gliding under twinkling lights." What is the main idea?
Sample answer: The main idea is that people enjoy ice skating in the town square during December. The twinkling lights show it is a festive, cheerful winter scene.
The main idea captures the big picture: a yearly December tradition of skating. The twinkling lights detail supports the festive holiday mood.