Recall the primary role of a Queen ant in an ant colony.

Here are the answers to the questions from the NPSE past paper: Question 3: Step 1: Recall the primary role of a Queen ant in an ant colony. The Queen ant's main biological function is to reproduce and lay eggs to ensure the colony's growth and survival. Step 2: Match this function to the given options. Option C, "lay eggs," accurately describes the main job of a Queen ant. The correct option is C. Question 4: Step 1: Understand the meaning of the word 'colonies' in the context of ants. An ant colony refers to a community or collection of ants living together. Step 2: Find the synonym among the options. Option D, "groups," is the best synonym for 'colonies' in this context. The correct option is D. Question 5: Step 1: Define what makes animals "social." Social animals typically live and interact in organized groups, often with specialized roles. Step 2: Evaluate the options based on this definition. Ants are considered social animals because they live in large, organized groups with a division of labor. Option D, "live in large groups," best describes this characteristic. The correct option is D. Question 6: Step 1: Refer to common knowledge about ant biology, as the specific passage text for ants is not fully visible. In many ant species, male ants (drones) have the primary function of mating with the queen, after which they often die. Their role is typically singular and focused on reproduction. Step 2: Select the option that aligns with this information. Option A, "male ants have only one function," is generally true for many ant species. The correct option is A. Question 7: Step 1: Recall information from the earlier part of the ant passage (or common knowledge if the passage is incomplete). The passage mentioned in a previous question (Question 1) that "Some are red, others are black or brown," indicating a difference in color among ants. Step 2: Match this information to the given options. Option B, "colour," is explicitly stated as a difference among ants. The correct option is B. Question 8: Step 1: Locate the part of Passage B that describes Grandma's occupation. The passage states, "My grandmother who is the head of the fishmongers, buys large quantities of fish from the fishermen..." Step 2: Determine what a "fishmonger" does. A fishmonger is someone who sells fish. The correct option is B. Question 9: Step 1: Find the description of men's work in Tombo in Passage B. The passage states, "Hundreds of fishermen from all over the country live there. They go out fishing late in the evening and return in the morning." Step 2: Identify the common type of work based on this description. The men are described as "fishermen" who "go out fishing." The correct option is A. Question 10: Step 1: Look for how fish is preserved in Passage B. The passage states, "The fish is smoked on big wire meshes and packed into baskets." Step 2: Identify the preservation method mentioned. The method described is "smoking." The correct option is C. Question 11: Step 1: Locate the sentence in Passage B that describes Grandma's position. The passage states, "My grandmother who is the head of the fishmongers..." Step 2: Identify the important position she holds. She is the head of the fishmongers. The correct option is A. That's 2 down. 3 left today — send the next one.