Halloween Math and Reading Fun — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Read each sentence. Write the missing word or number on the line.
1. 3 pumpkins + 4 pumpkins = 7 pumpkins.
The correct answer is '7'. 3 pumpkins + 4 pumpkins = 7 pumpkins.
2. 5 candy bars − 2 candy bars = 3 candy bars.
The correct answer is '3'. 5 candy bars − 2 candy bars = 3 candy bars.
3. There are 10 bats. 4 fly away. Now there are 6 bats.
The correct answer is '6'. There are 10 bats. 4 fly away. Now there are 6 bats.
4. A bat, an owl, a bat, an owl — the pattern is bat, owl.
The correct answer is 'bat, owl'. A bat, an owl, a bat, an owl — the pattern is bat, owl.
5. Cats go meow on Halloween.
The correct answer is 'meow'. Cats go meow on Halloween.
6. Pumpkins are carved to make jack-o-lanterns.
The correct answer is 'lanterns'. Pumpkins are carved to make jack-o-lanterns.
7. 2 + 3 + 1 = 6 pieces of candy.
The correct answer is '6'. 2 + 3 + 1 = 6 pieces of candy.
8. On Halloween children wear costumes.
The correct answer is 'costumes'. On Halloween children wear costumes.
9. A spider has 8 legs.
The correct answer is '8'. A spider has 8 legs.
Part B: Match
Draw a line from each Halloween thing to its description.
1.
bat
→ flies at night
makes a web
pumpkin
→ orange vegetable
orange vegetable
ghost
→ says boo
says boo
spider
→ makes a web
flies at night
Match each item with its correct partner. The correct matches are: bat → flies at night; pumpkin → orange vegetable; ghost → says boo; spider → makes a web.