ITBS Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) 5th Grade 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A store sells apples for $0.75 each. If Maria buys 8 apples, how much does she spend?
- $5.50
- $6.00 (Correct answer)
- $6.25
- $7.00
Correct answer: $6.00
0.75 × 8 = $6.00.
Question 2: Which sentence uses a comma correctly?
- After the game we ate pizza.
- After the game, we ate pizza. (Correct answer)
- After, the game we ate pizza.
- After the game we, ate pizza.
Correct answer: After the game, we ate pizza.
A comma follows an introductory adverbial clause or phrase before the main clause.
Question 3: What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 12 cm and a width of 5 cm?
- 34 cm²
- 60 cm² (Correct answer)
- 17 cm²
- 70 cm²
Correct answer: 60 cm²
Area = length × width = 12 × 5 = 60 cm².
Question 4: Which type of map shows elevation changes in landforms?
- Political map
- Road map
- Topographic map (Correct answer)
- Climate map
Correct answer: Topographic map
A topographic map uses contour lines to show elevation and terrain features.
Question 5: Read the sentence: 'The scientists observed the phenomenon.' What does 'phenomenon' most likely mean?
- A common mistake
- An observable event or occurrence (Correct answer)
- A scientific tool
- A written record
Correct answer: An observable event or occurrence
A phenomenon is a fact or event that can be observed and studied.
Question 6: Which fraction is equivalent to 3/4?
- 6/10
- 9/12 (Correct answer)
- 4/6
- 8/14
Correct answer: 9/12
3/4 = 9/12 because both numerator and denominator are multiplied by 3.
Question 7: Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
- Venus
- Jupiter
- Saturn
- Mars (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Mars
Mars appears red due to iron oxide (rust) on its surface.
ITBS Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) 5th Grade 2
A store sells apples for $0.75 each.
If Maria buys 8 apples, how much does she spend?