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Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) 8th Grade Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?

    Answer: She studied hard, so she passed the test.

    A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction like 'so.'

  2. The temperature dropped from 12°F to −8°F overnight. By how many degrees did it drop?

    Answer: 20°F

    The change = 12 − (−8) = 12 + 8 = 20°F.

  3. Which of the following best describes how rivers contribute to the water cycle?

    Answer: They carry water from land back to oceans, where it evaporates.

    Rivers transport freshwater from land to oceans, where evaporation returns it to the atmosphere as part of the water cycle.

  4. A store has 360 items in stock. If 45% are sold, how many items remain?

    Answer: 198

    45% sold means 55% remain; 0.55 × 360 = 198 items.

  5. In which type of text would you most likely find footnotes and a bibliography?

    Answer: A research paper or academic article

    Research papers and academic articles use footnotes and bibliographies to cite sources.

  6. Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?

    Answer: Natural gas

    Natural gas is a fossil fuel — a non-renewable energy source formed from ancient organic matter over millions of years.

  7. If a shirt costs $35 and sales tax is 8%, what is the total cost?

    Answer: $37.80

    Tax = 0.08 × $35 = $2.80; total = $35 + $2.80 = $37.80.