ITBS Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) 3rd Grade 4

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

3/10

Answer

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

Question 2

Which sentence is a COMPOUND SENTENCE?

Accepted Answer

I like dogs, and my sister likes cats.

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

70

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Simile

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Pounds

Answer

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

ITBS - Iowa Test of Basic Skills Exam Practice Test