BKSB Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. Read the sentence below and identify the misspelled word. 'The comittee will make its final decision tomorrow regarding the new workplace policy.' → comittee
2. Which sentence correctly uses a hyphen? → She is a well-known author.
3. Which sentence contains a dangling modifier? → Running fast, the trophy was won.
4. Which of the following is an example of cloud storage? → Google Drive
5. A back-to-back stem-and-leaf diagram compares two classes' test scores. What is the main advantage of this display? → It compares two data sets while preserving individual values
6. Choose the word that best fits: 'The instructions were so _______ that nobody could follow them.' → convoluted
7. Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly? → He finished his work; then he took a break.
8. What is the primary role of conjunctions in a sentence? → To connect words or phrases.
9. A path goes 3 miles north, then 4 miles east. How far is the endpoint from the start in a straight line? → 5 miles
10. Which sentence is grammatically correct? → Neither the manager nor the staff was informed.
11. A pictogram uses one symbol to represent 4 people. A category shows 6 full symbols and one half symbol. How many people does this represent? → 26
12. A back-to-back stem-and-leaf plot compares two classes' scores. Class A: 62, 67, 71, 75; Class B: 64, 68, 70, 78. Which class has the higher mean? → Class B
13. Which sentence correctly uses a colon? → He had one goal: to finish the project.
14. What type of sentence is this? 'Close the door.' → Imperative
15. How many fluid ounces are in 4 cups? → 32 fl oz
16. What is the most effective way to manage anger in a conflict situation? → Take a moment to calm down, then discuss the issue using 'I' statements
17. Which sentence uses a transitional phrase correctly? → In conclusion, the project was a success.
18. Two data sets have the same mean of 50. Set A has a range of 10 and Set B has a range of 40. What can you conclude? → Set B has more spread/variation than Set A
19. A number is increased by 30% and the result is 91. What was the original number? → 70
20. A triangle has a base of 10 inches and a height of 6 inches. What is its area? → 30 in²
21. A scatter diagram shows a strong positive correlation. Which statement best describes this? → As x increases, y increases
22. A groundskeeper is marking the boundary of a new rectangular playing field that is 90 metres long and 60 metres wide. What is the total perimeter of the field? → 300 metres
23. A price tag reads £84. It is reduced by 25%. What is the sale price? → £63
24. A train journey costs £14.60 for an adult and £8.30 for a child. What is the total cost for 2 adults and 3 children? → £53.90
25. Which of the following is NOT a factor of 36? → 8
26. A line graph shows temperatures at 6 AM, 9 AM, 12 PM, and 3 PM as 8°C, 12°C, 18°C, and 15°C. What was the temperature rise from 6 AM to 12 PM? → 10°C
27. A map has a scale of 1 inch = 25 miles. Two cities are 3.6 inches apart on the map. What is the actual distance? → 90 miles
28. Which sentence correctly uses 'fewer' vs. 'less'? → There are fewer cars on the road in the morning.
29. Which sentence is grammatically correct? → Each of the students has submitted their essays.
30. Which of the following statements correctly describes the properties of a triangular prism? → It has 5 faces, 9 edges, and 6 vertices.