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:
Mia had 45 of a cup of cocoa. She drank 15. She has 25 left because 45 − 15 = 25.
Corrected: Mia had 45 of a cup of cocoa. She drank 15. She has 35 left because 45 − 15 = 35.
Subtract only the numerators when denominators match: 4 - 1 = 3. The denominator stays 5, giving 35, not 25.
2. Fix the sentence:
A snowplow cleared 3.4 miles in the morning and 2.5 miles later. It cleared 5.1 miles because 3.4 + 2.5 = 5.1.
Corrected: A snowplow cleared 3.4 miles in the morning and 2.5 miles later. It cleared 5.9 miles because 3.4 + 2.5 = 5.9.
Line up the decimal points: 3.4 + 2.5 = 5.9. Add tenths first (4 + 5 = 9), then ones (3 + 2 = 5).
3. Fix the sentence:
A holiday candle weighs 64 ounces. That equals 5 pounds because 64 ÷ 16 = 5.
Corrected: A holiday candle weighs 64 ounces. That equals 4 pounds because 64 ÷ 16 = 4.
There are 16 ounces in 1 pound, so 64 ÷ 16 = 4 pounds. Check by multiplying: 4 × 16 = 64.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Sara used 310 of a jar of glitter and then 410 more. She used 710 of the jar.
Add the numerators when denominators match: 310 + 410 = 710.
2. A snowstorm dropped 4.6 inches on Monday and 3.2 inches on Tuesday. Total snowfall: 7.8 inches.
Line up the decimals: 4.6 + 3.2 = 7.8 inches. Add tenths (6 + 2 = 8), then ones (4 + 3 = 7).
3. A gift ribbon is 6 feet long. That equals 72 inches.
There are 12 inches in every foot, so 6 × 12 = 72 inches.
4. Three friends each bring 2 quarts of cider. Total cider: 6 quarts.
3 × 2 = 6 quarts. Multiply the number of friends by how much each brings.
Part C: Short Answer
Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
1. A bakery made 78 of a tray of gingerbread. It sold 38 of a tray. How much is left? Show your work.
Sample answer: Step 1: 78 − 38 = 48 of the tray. Step 2: 48 simplifies to 12 of the tray.
Subtract numerators to get 48. Then simplify by dividing both numerator and denominator by their common factor, 4, giving 12.
2. Read: "Families gathered around the fire pit, roasting marshmallows as snowflakes drifted down." What is the main idea?
Sample answer: The main idea is that families are spending time together outdoors on a snowy winter evening. The fire pit and marshmallows show a warm, cozy holiday tradition.
The main idea summarizes the key point of the sentence. Details like fire pit and marshmallows add warmth and support a cozy winter mood.