Halloween Math & Reading — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A witch has a hat on her head.
The answer is "setting" because it is the word that makes the sentence correct and complete.
2. 3 bats plus 1 bat is 4 bats.
The answer is "protagonist" because it is the word that makes the sentence correct and complete.
3. On Halloween, kids say trick or treat.
The answer is "conflict" because it is the word that makes the sentence correct and complete.
4. A jack-o-lantern is a carved pumpkin.
The answer is "climax" because it is the word that makes the sentence correct and complete.
5. 5 ghosts take away 2 ghosts is 3 ghosts.
The answer is "resolution" because it is the word that makes the sentence correct and complete.
6. A black cat has 4 legs.
The answer is "foreshadowing" because it is the word that makes the sentence correct and complete.
7. Candy corn is orange, yellow, and white.
The answer is "flashback" because it is the word that makes the sentence correct and complete.
8. 2 masks plus 3 masks is 5 masks.
The answer is "antagonist." This is an important reading word that helps you understand stories better.
9. A bat hangs upside down in a cave.
The answer is "person" because it is the word that makes the sentence correct and complete.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
ghost
→ says boo
says boo
witch
→ rides a broom
rides a broom
bat
→ flies at night
flies at night
pumpkin
→ has a face
has a face
Each item matches with the answer that describes it best. Think about what each word means to find the right pair.