ITBS Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) 5th Grade 3

Question 1

A number pattern begins: 4, 8, 16, 32, ___. What is the next number?

Accepted Answer

64

Answer

Each number is doubled; 32 × 2 = 64.

Question 2

Which word is the antonym of 'courageous'?

Accepted Answer

Timid

Answer

Timid means lacking courage, which is the opposite of courageous.

Question 3

Water freezes at what temperature on the Fahrenheit scale?

Accepted Answer

32°F

Answer

Water freezes at 32°F (0°C).

Question 4

If a train travels 240 miles in 4 hours, what is its average speed?

Accepted Answer

60 mph

Answer

Speed = distance ÷ time = 240 ÷ 4 = 60 mph.

Question 5

In a bar graph, what does the height of each bar represent?

Accepted Answer

The quantity or value of that category

Answer

The height (or length) of a bar represents the numerical value of that category.

ITBS - Iowa Test of Basic Skills Exam Practice Test