ITBS Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What is considered to be an error or alteration in an organism's DNA? → Mutation
2. 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? → friend, fan,
3. On a map, the box that explains what the various symbols and colors represent, such as a star for the capital city or a blue line for a river, is called the: → Legend or Key
4. 8 is reduced by adding a number, n, and the product of 5. Which expression best encapsulates this assertion? → 8 (n + 5)
5. Which of the following is closest to 1,000? → 10 × 100
6. Several ________ of oranges _______ at the market. Pick the appropriate phrases to finish the sentence. → cases, were sold
7. Which word has the incorrect spelling? → disciplinery
8. Which line has a mistake in the spelling? → patios, radios, heros
9. Which combination of expressions is the same for any non-zero value of the variable? → b + b + 3c and 2b +3c
10. Which expression is equal to 5²? → 5 × 5
11. What is the root word of 'unhelpful'? → help
12. Which expression is equivalent to 7 3/4 in terms of value? → 21× 1/4
13. Which of the following is the best estimate for 48 × 21? → 1,000
14. A certain city has 836,527 residents. How many people, rounded to the nearest ten thousand, live in this city? → 840,000
15. A store sells notebooks for $2.95 each. About how much would 8 notebooks cost? → $24
16. He ______ to the principal's office numerous times prior to this incident. Pick the right verb form. → had been
17. My sister and I are partners In this phrase: → a statement
18. For "Steve and Shelly," receiving the honor was exciting. What term may you substitute for the ones that are underlined? → them
19. Which of the following is a renewable source of energy? → Solar power
20. Which word is a compound word? → sunlight
21. A train travels 240 miles in 4 hours. What is its average speed? → 60 mph
22. A number is divisible by both 2 and 3. Which number could it be? → 36
23. A swimming pool holds 12,500 gallons of water. About how many gallons are in the pool when it is 3/4 full? → 9,375 gallons
24. Which set of words contains every fruit example? → raspberries, pears, apples, cherries
25. We went outside today and danced wildly in the hallway. What word expresses "how"? → wildly
26. While I was walking in the alley,_____________ . What word will bring this statement back to its full form? → a black cat crossed my path.
27. How many syllables are in the word 'understand'? → 3
28. Which of the following is NOT a regular sentence? → Out the door ran two dogs, one cat, a tiny mouse, and a little boy.
29. Which process do plants use to make their own food using sunlight? → Photosynthesis
30. If x + 8 = 15, what is the value of x? → 7