ITBS Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) 4th Grade 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A store sells apples for $0.35 each. Maria buys 8 apples. How much does she spend?
- $2.45
- $2.80 (Correct answer)
- $3.15
- $2.60
Correct answer: $2.80
$0.35 × 8 = $2.80.
Question 2: Which sentence uses correct punctuation?
- Where is my, book.
- Where is my book? (Correct answer)
- Where is my book!
- Where is, my book?
Correct answer: Where is my book?
A question ends with a question mark, and no unnecessary commas should be added.
Question 3: A rectangle has a length of 12 cm and a width of 5 cm. What is its area?
- 34 sq cm
- 60 sq cm (Correct answer)
- 17 sq cm
- 70 sq cm
Correct answer: 60 sq cm
Area of a rectangle = length × width = 12 × 5 = 60 sq cm.
Question 4: Which of the following is a synonym for 'enormous'?
- tiny
- round
- huge (Correct answer)
- narrow
Correct answer: huge
'Enormous' and 'huge' both mean very large in size.
Question 5: Plants make their own food through a process called:
- respiration
- digestion
- photosynthesis (Correct answer)
- evaporation
Correct answer: photosynthesis
Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, water, and CO₂ to produce food.
Question 6: Which number is between 4,562 and 4,598 on a number line?
- 4,560
- 4,599
- 4,580 (Correct answer)
- 4,500
Correct answer: 4,580
4,580 is greater than 4,562 and less than 4,598, so it falls between them.
Question 7: The United States government is divided into three branches. Which branch makes the laws?
- Executive
- Judicial
- Military
- Legislative (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Legislative
The Legislative branch (Congress) is responsible for making federal laws.
ITBS Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) 4th Grade 2
A store sells apples for $0.35 each.
Maria buys 8 apples.
How much does she spend?