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. 6 ghosts − 3 ghosts = 3 ghosts.
The correct answer is '3'. 6 ghosts − 3 ghosts = 3 ghosts.
2. 2 witches + 5 witches = 7 witches.
The correct answer is '7'. 2 witches + 5 witches = 7 witches.
3. There are 8 spiders. 3 crawl away. Now there are 5 spiders.
The correct answer is '5'. There are 8 spiders. 3 crawl away. Now there are 5 spiders.
4. A cat, a bat, a cat, a bat — the pattern is cat, bat.
The correct answer is 'cat, bat'. A cat, a bat, a cat, a bat — the pattern is cat, bat.
5. A witch flies on a broom.
The correct answer is 'broom'. A witch flies on a broom.
6. You carve a face on a pumpkin.
The correct answer is 'pumpkin'. You carve a face on a pumpkin.
7. 4 + 2 + 1 = 7 treats in the bag.
The correct answer is '7'. 4 + 2 + 1 = 7 treats in the bag.
8. A skeleton is made of bones.
The correct answer is 'bones'. A skeleton is made of bones.
9. An owl says hoo.
The correct answer is 'hoo'. An owl says hoo.
Part B: Match
Draw a line from each Halloween thing to its description.
1.
witch
→ rides a broom
shines at night
owl
→ has big eyes
a sweet treat
candy
→ a sweet treat
rides a broom
moon
→ shines at night
has big eyes
Match each item with its correct partner. The correct matches are: witch → rides a broom; owl → has big eyes; candy → a sweet treat; moon → shines at night.