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Practice Test: Fractions

A 100-mark paper covering "Fraction Fix-It: Strategies for Confident Fraction Sense" and "Multiply & Divide Fractions: Cross, Flip, and Fly" — multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, column matching, and short answer, all auto-graded instantly.

EDUSAMBAM Editorial Team · 45 questions · 100 marks · Instant self-assessment

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Section	Questions	Marks Each	Total
A — Multiple Choice	15	2	30
B — True / False	10	2	20
C — Fill in the Blank	10	2	20
D — Column Matching	5 pairs	2	10
E — Short Answer	5	4	20
Total	45	—	100

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Section A — Multiple Choice

30 marks

15 questions · 2 marks each.

1.A fraction represents:Basic2 pts

A. A part of a whole

B. Always a whole number

C. Only a negative number

D. A type of shape

2.In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is called the:Basic2 pts

A. Numerator

B. Denominator

C. Whole number

D. Exponent

3.In the fraction 3/4, the number 3 is called the:Basic2 pts

A. Denominator

B. Numerator

C. Base

D. Root

4.A proper fraction has a numerator that is:Basic2 pts

A. Smaller than the denominator

B. Larger than the denominator

C. Equal to the denominator

D. Always zero

5.An improper fraction has a numerator that is:Basic2 pts

A. Smaller than the denominator

B. Equal to or larger than the denominator

C. Always negative

D. Always 1

6.A mixed number combines:Basic2 pts

A. A whole number and a proper fraction

B. Two improper fractions

C. Only decimals

D. Only whole numbers

7.To simplify a fraction, you:Basic2 pts

A. Divide the numerator and denominator by their common factor

B. Multiply both by 10

C. Add 1 to the numerator

D. Change it to a decimal only

8.Two fractions are equivalent if they:Basic2 pts

A. Represent the same value even with different numerators/denominators

B. Always look identical

C. Are always improper

D. Can never be simplified

9.To multiply two fractions, you:Basic2 pts

A. Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together

B. Add the numerators only

C. Find a common denominator first

D. Cross-multiply and add

10.To divide by a fraction, a common strategy is to:Basic2 pts

A. Multiply by its reciprocal (flip and multiply)

B. Add the reciprocal

C. Subtract the fraction from 1

D. Ignore the denominator

11.The reciprocal of the fraction 2/5 is:Basic2 pts

A. 5/2

B. 2/5

C. -2/5

D. 5/5

12.The phrase "cross, flip, and fly" in fraction division refers to:Basic2 pts

A. A random guessing method

B. Flipping the second fraction and multiplying across

C. Adding both fractions

D. Subtracting the denominators

13.To add fractions with different denominators, you first need to:Basic2 pts

A. Find a common denominator

B. Multiply the numerators only

C. Add the denominators directly

D. Ignore the denominators

14.Which of these fractions is in its simplest form?Basic2 pts

A. 2/4

B. 3/5

C. 4/8

D. 6/9

15.Understanding "fraction sense" helps you:Basic2 pts

A. Estimate and reason about fraction size and operations confidently

B. Avoid fractions entirely

C. Only memorize rules with no understanding

D. Replace fractions with letters

Section B — True / False

20 marks

10 questions · 2 marks each.

16.A fraction represents a part of a whole.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

17.In a fraction, the denominator is the top number.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

18.A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than its denominator.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

19.A mixed number combines a whole number and a proper fraction.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

20.Simplifying a fraction means making the numerator and denominator larger.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

21.Equivalent fractions represent the same value even if they look different.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

22.To multiply fractions, you must first find a common denominator.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

23.To divide by a fraction, you can multiply by its reciprocal.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

24.The reciprocal of a fraction is found by flipping the numerator and denominator.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

25.Adding fractions with different denominators requires finding a common denominator first.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

Section C — Fill in the Blank

20 marks

10 questions · 2 marks each. Type the missing word or term.

26.The top number in a fraction is called the ______.Intermediate2 pts

27.The bottom number in a fraction is called the ______.Intermediate2 pts

28.A fraction where the numerator is smaller than the denominator is called a ______ fraction.Intermediate2 pts

29.A fraction where the numerator is equal to or larger than the denominator is called an ______ fraction.Intermediate2 pts

30.A number that combines a whole number and a proper fraction is called a ______ number.Intermediate2 pts

31.Dividing the numerator and denominator by their common factor is called ______ a fraction.Advanced2 pts

32.Fractions that represent the same value but look different are called ______ fractions.Advanced2 pts

33.Flipping a fraction so the numerator and denominator switch places gives its ______.Advanced2 pts

34.To divide by a fraction, you multiply by its ______.Advanced2 pts

35.Before adding or subtracting fractions with different denominators, you must find a ______ denominator.Advanced2 pts

Section D — Column Matching

10 marks

Use the ▲ ▼ buttons to reorder Column B until each row lines up with the correct term in Column A. 2 marks per correct pair.

36–40.Match each term to its correct definition.Advanced10 pts

Column A

Numerator

Denominator

Proper Fraction

Reciprocal

Equivalent Fractions

Column B

A fraction whose numerator is smaller than its denominator

A fraction flipped so the numerator and denominator switch places

Fractions that represent the same value despite looking different

The top number of a fraction

The bottom number of a fraction

Section E — Short Answer

20 marks

5 questions · 4 marks each. Answer in one or two sentences.

41.Explain the difference between the numerator and the denominator.Advanced4 pts

42.How do you simplify a fraction?Advanced4 pts

43.Explain the steps for multiplying two fractions.Advanced4 pts

44.Describe the "cross, flip, and fly" method for dividing fractions.Advanced4 pts

45.Why do you need a common denominator to add or subtract fractions?Advanced4 pts

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