ITBS Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) 4th Grade 5

Question 1

A bag holds 3 red, 5 blue, and 2 green marbles. If you pick one without looking, which color are you MOST likely to pick?

Accepted Answer

Blue

Answer

Blue has 5 out of 10 marbles, the highest count, making it most likely to be picked.

Question 2

Which reference source would you use to find the meaning of the word 'abundant'?

Accepted Answer

Dictionary

Answer

A dictionary provides definitions, pronunciations, and word origins.

Question 3

What is the value of the digit 6 in the number 46,382?

Accepted Answer

6,000

Answer

The 6 is in the thousands place, so its value is 6,000.

Question 4

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

Accepted Answer

Solar energy

Answer

Solar energy comes from the sun, which is a constantly replenished source.

Question 5

A passage states: 'Many animals hibernate during winter to survive cold temperatures and food scarcity.' What is the main idea?

Accepted Answer

Animals hibernate as a survival strategy in winter.

Answer

The sentence explains that hibernation is a survival strategy animals use during winter.

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