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Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) 3rd Grade Flashcards

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  1. A bag contains 5 red marbles, 3 blue marbles, and 2 green marbles. What is the probability of picking a blue marble?

    Answer: 3/10

    There are 3 blue marbles out of 10 total, so the probability is 3/10.

  2. Which sentence is a COMPOUND SENTENCE?

    Answer: I like dogs, and my sister likes cats.

    A compound sentence joins two independent clauses with a conjunction like 'and.'

  3. What is the value of the underlined digit in 6,_4_71? (The tens digit)

    Answer: 70

    The digit 7 is in the tens place, so its value is 7 × 10 = 70.

  4. Read this: 'The wind howled like a wolf through the trees.' This sentence is an example of:

    Answer: Simile

    A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'; here the wind is compared to a wolf using 'like.'

  5. Which unit would you use to measure the weight of a textbook?

    Answer: Pounds

    Weight is measured in pounds (or ounces) in the US customary system; a textbook weighs about 1–3 pounds.

  6. A clock shows 3:45. How many minutes until 4:00?

    Answer: 15 minutes

    From 3:45 to 4:00 is exactly 15 minutes.

  7. Which of the following is a PROPER NOUN?

    Answer: Mississippi River

    Mississippi River is a proper noun because it is the specific name of a place and is capitalized.