FREE Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) 6th Grade Questions and Answers

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It made a terrible sound. I felt the straps pushing me back as I was propelled forward in my seat. We were wedged up against a telephone pole and our car was off the road when I turned to look around. Although the collision was unavoidable, I was aware that our seat belts had prevented serious injury or death. My father was attempting to undo his seatbelt while seated in the driver's seat in order to check on me. I'll always buckle up, and I hope everyone else does as well. What does the author hope you will be interested in?

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The passage emphasizes the importance of wearing seat belts, as it describes a situation where the seat belts prevented serious injury or death during a collision. The author wants to raise awareness about the significance of buckling up for safety while in a vehicle and hopes that everyone will take this safety measure seriously.

Necklaces are being made by Tammy and Kenny. The 25 necklaces Kenny makes. More necklaces are made by Tammy than by Kenny. Which phrase best sums up the number of necklaces Kenny and Tammy created?

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The phrase "25 + (25 + m)" best sums up the number of necklaces created by Tammy and Kenny.

What value set causes the inequality n ≥ – 5 to be true?

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When n is equal to -5, the inequality is true because -5 is greater than or equal to -5.
When n is equal to -4.5, the inequality is true because -4.5 is greater than -5.
When n is equal to -3, the inequality is true because -3 is greater than -5.
So, all the values in the set {-5, -4.5, -3} satisfy the inequality ""n ≥ -5"" and make it true.

The following is an equation. 12 – 9 + c = 12 What value of c must exist for the equation to be true?

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The value of "c" that makes the equation true is 9

Which of these sentences has proper punctuation?

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"Box Step" is the name of the short story, and it is in double quotation marks. Moon Deluxe, the title of the short story collection, is italicized.  The apostrophe should come before the "s" in the possessive form of the author's name, "Frederick Barthclure's." This statement is punctuated correctly due to the appropriate use of quotation marks, italics, and the possessive form.

We went outside today and danced wildly in the hallway. What word expresses "how"?

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"Wildly" is an adverb that provides additional information about the manner or how the action of dancing was performed. It describes the way the individuals danced in an intense or unrestrained manner in the hallway.

What expression has the same meaning as 60 - 3y -9?

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The expression "3(17 – y)" has the same meaning as "60 - 3y - 9." Let's simplify "3(17 – y)": Distribute the 3: 3 * 17 - 3 * y = 51 - 3y So, "3(17 – y)" is indeed equivalent to "60 - 3y - 9."

Rachel's lovely dress with ruffles was tearing and looking tattered. She required a pair of pants so that she could move around the ship without tripping over the deck's ropes. She had to go more swiftly because she was falling behind the rest of the crew. She urgently needed to discover anything. Which of the following best summarizes this passage?

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The best summary of the passage is: "Rachel's clothes would not allow her to work properly on the ship, and she needed new ones." The passage describes how Rachel's lovely dress with ruffles was tearing and looking tattered, making it unsuitable for her work on the ship. She urgently needed a pair of pants to move around without tripping over the deck's ropes and to catch up with the rest of the crew. The summary captures the main idea that her current clothes were not practical for her tasks on the ship, and she required new ones to perform her duties effectively.

Which word has the correct spelling?

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The word with the correct spelling is "recommend."

The formula V = s3 can be used to calculate the volume, V, of any cube having a side length, s. What is the cubic centimeter volume of a cube with a side length of 2.3 centimeters?

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To find the volume of a cube with a side length of 2.3 centimeters, you can use the formula V = s^3:
V = 2.3^3
V = 2.3 * 2.3 * 2.3
V = 12.167 cubic centimeters

So, the volume of a cube with a side length of 2.3 centimeters is 12.167 cubic centimeters.

Several ________ of oranges _______ at the market. Pick the appropriate phrases to finish the sentence.

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Several cases of oranges were sold at the market.

Which combination of expressions is the same for any non-zero value of the variable?

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Both "2b + 3c" and "2b + 3c" are identical expressions. Regardless of the value of "b," these two expressions will always be the same.

A surprise celebration for Patricia was being planned by Roxy and Tani. Several of Patricia pals were invited. They started to decorate the home. Roxy inflated balloons while Tani strung streamers from the ceiling. Next, they both agreed to offer cake and drink. While Tani was baking the cake, Roxy went to the market to get punch. Finally, they were prepared for the celebration. What did they do to get ready for the celebration?

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To get ready for the celebration, Roxy and Tani invited Patricia's friends. Inviting Patricia's pals to the surprise celebration was one of the actions they took in preparation for the event.

While I was walking in the alley,_____________  . What word will bring this statement back to its full form?

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Adding the phrase "a black cat crossed my path" to the original fragment "While I was walking in the alley" creates a complete sentence that conveys a clear thought. The sentence now describes an event that happened while the speaker was walking in the alley, which was encountering a black cat crossing their path.

For food production and energy production, plants require nutrients. Some plants that thrive in poor soil "eat" animals to obtain the nutrients they require. A pitcher plant draws insects with a sweet-smelling juice. Hairs that point downward prevent insects from escaping the plant's tube-shaped leaf after they have entered it. The insect plunges into the liquid-filled cavity of the leaf. The insect is disintegrated by the liquid, and the plant utilizes the nutrients. Why do plants consume insects or animals?

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Plants eat animals or insects because they need the nutrients. In the passage, it is mentioned that some plants that grow in poor soil get the nutrients they need by "eating" animals. The pitcher plant, for example, attracts insects with a sweet-smelling liquid and then traps and dissolves them to obtain nutrients. This process of obtaining essential nutrients from animals or insects is a way for certain plants to supplement their nutrient requirements when they cannot get enough from the soil.

My friend, a New York Yankees fan, has tickets to the first game of the season. Which word or words should be followed by a comma?

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The comma is used after "friend" to set off the appositive phrase "a New York Yankees fan," which provides additional information about the friend. Commas are used to separate nonessential or nonrestrictive elements like appositives from the rest of the sentence.

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