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CTP practice test, Grade 4

Name ______________________ Date ____________

Verbal Reasoning

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 9 minutes.

  1. 1.

    Baker is to bread as

    1. Afield is to crops
    2. Bfarmer is to barn
    3. Ctractor is to crops
    4. Dfarmer is to crops
  2. 2.

    The weather report ______ rain, so we brought umbrellas.

    Which word best completes the sentence?

    1. Aprevented
    2. Bremembered
    3. Cenjoyed
    4. Dpredicted
  3. 3.

    Because the store had closed for the night, Jordan ______.

    Which answer best completes the sentence?

    1. Apaid for his groceries at the counter
    2. Basked the cashier for help
    3. Cwould have to come back in the morning
    4. Dfound the snacks he wanted
  4. 4.

    Eye is to see as

    1. Aear is to hear
    2. Bnose is to hear
    3. Cear is to music
    4. Dsound is to hear
  5. 5.

    The museum was so crowded that we ______.

    Which answer best completes the sentence?

    1. Acould walk straight in
    2. Bhad every room to ourselves
    3. Cleft before it opened
    4. Dhad to wait in line to see each exhibit
  6. 6.

    Glove is to baseball as

    1. Anet is to tennis
    2. Bracket is to court
    3. Cracket is to tennis
    4. Dgolf is to tennis
  7. 7.

    Glove is to hand as

    1. Asock is to foot
    2. Bsock is to shoe
    3. Chat is to foot
    4. Dsock is to warm
  8. 8.

    The soup was too ______, so Leo blew on it before eating.

    Which word best completes the sentence?

    1. Agreen
    2. Bhot
    3. Cthick
    4. Dsalty
  9. 9.

    Although the puzzle looked hard, it was actually quite ______.

    Which word best completes the sentence?

    1. Atricky
    2. Bsimple
    3. Cdifficult
    4. Dconfusing
  10. 10.

    Seed is to plant as

    1. Aseed is to chick
    2. Begg is to yolk
    3. Cegg is to nest
    4. Degg is to chick

Vocabulary

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 7 minutes.

  1. 1.

    press
    1. v. push down on something
    2. n. newspapers and the people who report the news
    3. v. make clothes flat with an iron
    4. n. a machine that prints books and newspapers

    The mayor talked to the press about the new park.

    Which meaning of press is used in the sentence?

    1. AMeaning 1
    2. BMeaning 2
    3. CMeaning 3
    4. DMeaning 4
  2. 2.

    Neither Sam nor Priya could finish the puzzle alone. When they sat down together, they finished it in ten minutes.

    Which saying best fits this story?

    1. ATwo heads are better than one
    2. BDon't judge a book by its cover
    3. CDon't count your chickens before they hatch
    4. DSlow and steady wins the race
  3. 3.

    My old comic book is still in mint condition.

    Which meaning of mint is used in this sentence?

    1. Abrand new, as if never used
    2. Ba kind of fish
    3. Ca plant with leaves that smell and taste fresh
    4. Da place where coins are made
  4. 4.

    Quartz is a mineral found in many rocks.

    This sentence is from a science book. What does mineral mean?

    1. Aa kind of liquid
    2. Ba kind of plant
    3. Ca natural solid that is not alive, such as quartz or salt
    4. Da tiny animal
  5. 5.

    The first settler in the valley planted corn and wheat.

    This sentence is from a social studies book. What does settler mean?

    1. Aa person who sells goods
    2. Ba person who moves to a new place to live and build a home
    3. Ca soldier in a war
    4. Da person who visits for a day
  6. 6.

    The suffix -less means "without." What does the word endless mean?

    1. Afull of ends
    2. Bwithout an end
    3. Cending again
    4. Dan end
  7. 7.

    Runners endure aching legs to finish a marathon.

    What does the word endure mean in this sentence?

    1. Aavoid something hard
    2. Benjoy something easy
    3. Cput up with something hard for a long time
    4. Dforget something
  8. 8.

    Enthusiastic is to eager as wary is to ______.

    Which word completes the analogy?

    1. Ahairy
    2. Bweary
    3. Ccautious
    4. Dtrusting
  9. 9.

    The guide words on a dictionary page are solitary and sparkle.

    Which word would you find on that page?

    1. Asoothe
    2. Bsymmetry
    3. Cselect
    4. Dsummit
  10. 10.

    Which word describes the most difficult task?

    1. Aimpossible
    2. Bfrigid
    3. Chard
    4. Dtricky

Reading Comprehension

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 13 minutes.

  1. Field Trip to Bayside Aquarium

    Room 8 Field Trip: Bayside Aquarium
    April 24

    Dear Families,

    Our class will visit the Bayside Aquarium as part of our unit on ocean animals. Please read the schedule below and return the permission slip by April 20.

    Schedule
    8:45 a.m. Bus leaves school
    9:30 a.m. Shark and ray tunnel
    10:30 a.m. Touch pool with sea stars and crabs
    11:30 a.m. Lunch in the picnic area
    12:15 p.m. Penguin feeding show
    1:15 p.m. Bus leaves the aquarium
    2:00 p.m. Arrive back at school

    What to Bring
    a packed lunch with a drink
    a jacket (the tunnel is chilly!)
    comfortable walking shoes

    We still need two parent helpers. If you can join us, please write your name on the permission slip.

    Thank you!
    Ms. Hughes

    1.

    At what time will the class see the penguin feeding show?

    1. A9:30 a.m.
    2. B1:15 p.m.
    3. C12:15 p.m.
    4. D10:30 a.m.
  2. 2.

    What is the main purpose of this letter?

    1. ATo invite families to a penguin show at school
    2. BTo sell tickets to the aquarium
    3. CTo tell families about the field trip and ask for the permission slip
    4. DTo teach students facts about sharks and rays

  3. The Moon Rides Home

    When we drive home from Grandma's house late on a Sunday night, the moon comes too. It never stops. It keeps us in its sight. It peeks above the gas station, it hides behind a tree, it races past the river bridge and waits up there for me. It slips behind a cloud, and then comes shining out once more, as if it wants to make quite sure we find our own front door. I ask my dad, "Why does the moon keep following our car?" He says it only seems to move because it is so far. But when I climb the stairs to bed and peek out at the night, the moon is resting on our roof, a round and silver light.

    3.

    Who is the speaker of this poem?

    1. AA child walking home from school
    2. BThe moon looking down at a car
    3. CA child riding home in a car at night
    4. DGrandma waving from her porch
  4. 4.

    What does the fourth stanza add to the poem?

    1. AThe speaker describes Grandma's house.
    2. BThe family stops at the gas station.
    3. CThe speaker falls asleep in the car.
    4. DDad explains that the moon only seems to follow the car.

  5. A Longer Recess for Everyone

    by Priya, Grade 4

    Right now, students at our school get only fifteen minutes of recess each day. I think recess should be thirty minutes long.

    First, kids need to move. Sitting at a desk for hours makes it hard to pay attention. When I come back from running around outside, I can focus better on my math.

    Second, recess is where we learn to get along. We make up games, take turns, and solve arguments without a teacher telling us what to do. Those are skills we will use our whole lives.

    Third, fifteen minutes goes by too fast. By the time we get our coats on and line up at the door, we have only about ten minutes left to play.

    Some people say a longer recess would take time away from learning. But I believe recess is learning, just a different kind. Please give us fifteen more minutes to play, move, and grow.

    5.

    What is the author's opinion?

    1. ARecess should be thirty minutes long.
    2. BStudents should spend more time on math.
    3. CRecess should be shorter so there is more time for learning.
    4. DStudents should not have to wear coats outside.
  6. 6.

    Which reason does the author give to support her opinion?

    1. ATeachers need a longer break too.
    2. BOther schools already have longer recess.
    3. CKids can focus better after they move around.
    4. DKids learn math best when they are outside.
  7. 7.

    Why does the author include the sentence "Some people say a longer recess would take time away from learning"?

    1. ATo answer an argument that others might make against her idea
    2. BTo agree that learning time matters more than recess
    3. CTo give a fact about other schools
    4. DTo show that she has changed her mind

  8. Two Tales of Small Helpers

    Text 1: The Lion and the Mouse (a fable from ancient Greece)

    A lion caught a tiny mouse under his paw. "Please let me go," squeaked the mouse. "Someday I may help you." The lion laughed at the idea, but he let her go. Weeks later, the lion was caught in a hunter's net. He roared, but he could not break free. The mouse heard him, ran over, and chewed through the ropes until he was free.

    Text 2: The Elephants and the Mice (a tale from India)

    Every day, a herd of elephants walked to the lake, trampling the homes of the mice who lived along the path. The mouse king asked them to take another path, and the elephant king kindly agreed. Later, hunters trapped the elephants in strong nets. The elephant king sent word to the mice, and hundreds of them came. They gnawed the ropes until every elephant was free.

    8.

    In Text 1, why does the lion laugh when the mouse says she may help him someday?

    1. AHe is happy to be caught in a net.
    2. BHe does not believe such a small animal could ever help him.
    3. CHe wants the mouse to tell him a joke.
    4. DHe thinks the mouse's squeak sounds funny.
  9. 9.

    In Text 2, what does the elephant king do when the mouse king first asks for help?

    1. AHe gives the mice a new home by the lake.
    2. BHe agrees to take another path.
    3. CHe chases the hunters away from the lake.
    4. DHe asks the mice to chew some ropes.
  10. 10.

    Which lesson do both tales teach?

    1. AKings should not listen to small animals.
    2. BLaughing at others makes you stronger.
    3. CEven small friends can be a big help.
    4. DIt is never safe to walk to a lake.

Writing

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 9 minutes.

  1. 1.

    You should take an umbrella, because the sky looks gray.

    What does the word should tell the reader?

    1. ASomeone is able to do it.
    2. BIt could happen, but it is not certain.
    3. CIt is a rule, or something that has to happen.
    4. DIt is a good idea, but it is not a rule.
  2. 2.

    The second puzzle was ______ than the first one.

    Which word or words best complete the sentence?

    1. Adifficulter
    2. Bmost difficult
    3. Cmore difficult
    4. Dmore difficulter
  3. 3.

    Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly?

    1. AThe two birds' nest's were in the same tree.
    2. BThe two bird's nests were in the same tree.
    3. CThe two birds nests were in the same tree.
    4. DThe two birds' nests were in the same tree.
  4. 4.

    That was an ______ book about volcanoes.

    Which word is spelled correctly and completes the sentence?

    1. Aintristing
    2. Binteresting
    3. Cintresting
    4. Dinteristing
  5. 5.

    Which sentence uses capital letters correctly?

    1. AWe learned about the Pilgrims and the Mayflower in november.
    2. BWe learned about the pilgrims and the Mayflower in November.
    3. Cwe learned about the Pilgrims and the Mayflower in November.
    4. DWe learned about the Pilgrims and the Mayflower in November.
  6. 6.

    1. Ava was nervous before her first basketball game.
    2. In the first half, she passed the ball and helped her team score.
    3. During warm-ups, she missed every shot she tried.
    4. Finally, with ten seconds left, Ava made a basket of her own.

    In what order should these sentences go?

    1. A2, 3, 1, 4
    2. B1, 3, 4, 2
    3. C1, 3, 2, 4
    4. D1, 2, 3, 4
  7. 7.

    It is raining, so Ava has to stay inside all afternoon.

    Which line of dialogue best shows that Ava is grateful?

    1. A"There is nothing to do in here, and I've read every book twice," Ava groaned.
    2. B"I really wanted to play with my friends today," Ava said softly as a tear rolled down her cheek.
    3. C"Thanks for playing a board game with me, Dad," Ava said, giving him a big hug.
    4. D"Rain ruins everything!" Ava shouted, slamming the window shut.
  8. 8.

    Each classroom has ______ own fish tank.

    Which word best completes the sentence?

    1. Atheir
    2. Bit's
    3. Cits
    4. Dhis
  9. 9.

    It started to snow. We built a snowman.

    Which sentence best combines the two sentences without changing what they mean?

    1. AWhen it started to snow, we built a snowman.
    2. BAlthough it started to snow, we built a snowman.
    3. CWhen it started to snow we, built a snowman.
    4. DIt started to snow, we built a snowman.
  10. 10.

    Principal Alvarez, I believe our school should schedule recess before lunch instead of after it. Students who play first come to lunch hungry and ready to eat. ______, less food would be thrown away in the cafeteria. Students would also return to class calmer after eating. Moving recess before lunch would be a simple change with real benefits, Principal Alvarez.

    Which word or phrase best fills the blank?

    1. AAs a result
    2. BInstead
    3. CFirst
    4. DFinally

Quantitative Reasoning

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 10 minutes.

  1. 1.

    Two numbers add to 22, and one is 4 more than the other. What is the smaller number?

    1. A2
    2. B9
    3. C11
    4. D13
  2. 2.

    A swimming carnival starts at 3:35 pm and finishes at 5:05 pm. How long does it last?

    1. A2 hours 30 minutes
    2. B1 hour
    3. C30 minutes
    4. D1 hour 30 minutes
  3. 3.

    Adult tickets to a concert cost $75 and child tickets cost $10. A group buys 3 times as many child tickets as adult tickets and spends $945 altogether. How many children are in the group?

    1. A11
    2. B27
    3. C36
    4. D95
  4. 4.

    Tickets to a concert cost $11 for an adult and $7 for a child. A group of 21 people paid $195 altogether. How many adults were in the group?

    1. A9
    2. B12
    3. C13
    4. D18
  5. 5.

    A wildlife park holds only emus and wombats. Altogether there are 24 animals and 78 legs. How many wombats are there?

    1. A9
    2. B15
    3. C20
    4. D54
  6. 6.

    A straight fence line is 1,215 ft long. There is a post every 15 ft along it, including one at each end. How many posts are there?

    1. A76
    2. B82
    3. C83
    4. D92
  7. 7.

    A ribbon is 4 yards long. How many feet is that? (1 yard = 3 feet)

    1. A4
    2. B10
    3. C12
    4. D13
  8. 8.

    A shopper buys 4 shirts at $24 each and 5 caps at $17 each, and pays with $200. How much change is there?

    1. A$19
    2. B$23
    3. C$115
    4. D$181
  9. 9.

    19 January is a Saturday. What day of the week is 4 March? (January has 31 days.)

    1. AMonday
    2. BWednesday
    3. CThursday
    4. DSunday
  10. 10.

    A sanctuary holds only parrots and kangaroos. Altogether there are 27 animals and 66 legs. How many parrots are there?

    1. A6
    2. B17
    3. C21
    4. D33

Mathematics

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 12 minutes.

  1. 1.

    How long is the paper clip? Measure to the nearest quarter inch.

    1. A1 1/2 inches
    2. B1 inch
    3. C1 3/4 inches
    4. D2 1/2 inches
  2. 2.

    ? ÷ 8 = 10

    What number goes in place of the question mark?

    1. A80
    2. B88
    3. C2
    4. D18
  3. 3.

    Use the number line. What is 9,366 rounded to the nearest ten?

    1. A9,360
    2. B9,370
    3. C9,365
    4. D9,400
  4. 4.

    Which expression means "eight times the sum of 10 and 6"?

    1. A(8 + 10) × 6
    2. B8 × 10 + 6
    3. C8 + 10 × 6
    4. D8 × (10 + 6)
  5. 5.

    What mixed number names point P on the number line?

    1. A3 5/6
    2. B3 1/6
    3. C3 1/7
    4. D2 1/6
  6. 6.

    What number is 700 + 20 + 4?

    1. A742
    2. B274
    3. C427
    4. D724
  7. 7.

    Which shape ALWAYS has 4 sides the same length?

    1. Aparallelogram
    2. Brectangle
    3. Cquadrilateral
    4. Drhombus
  8. 8.

    What is the measure of angle XYZ?

    1. A125°
    2. B45°
    3. C130°
    4. D135°
  9. 9.

    A pattern starts at 5 and follows the rule "add 6." The first three numbers are 5, 11, 17. What is the 9th number in the pattern?

    1. A54
    2. B53
    3. C47
    4. D59
  10. 10.

    All the water is put together and shared equally among the 12 beakers. How much water is in each beaker then?

    1. A9 liters
    2. B3/4 liter
    3. C2 1/4 liters
    4. D1 liter

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