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Iowa practice test, Grade 4

Name ______________________ Date ____________

Reading

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 14 minutes.

  1. The Case of the Missing Slice

    CHARACTERS: NINA and NOAH, twins; UNCLE DEV

    (Thanksgiving afternoon. A kitchen. A pumpkin pie sits on the counter with one slice missing.)

    NINA: (pointing) Noah! You ate a piece of the pie!

    NOAH: I did not! You love pumpkin pie more than anybody.

    NINA: I was setting the table the whole time. Ask Uncle Dev.

    NOAH: And I was walking the dog. Ask Uncle Dev.

    (UNCLE DEV walks in, whistling. There is a bit of orange on his chin.)

    UNCLE DEV: What's all the shouting about?

    NINA AND NOAH: (together) Somebody ate the pie!

    UNCLE DEV: (rubbing his chin) Well, that is a mystery. (He sees orange on his fingers and freezes.) Hmm. It seems I was testing the pie. To make sure it was safe.

    NOAH: (laughing) Was it safe, Uncle Dev?

    UNCLE DEV: Perfectly safe. I'd better test it again after dinner, just to be sure.

    (The twins groan and then laugh.)

    1.

    What do the stage directions at the very beginning tell the reader?

    1. AWhere and when the scene takes place
    2. BWho ate the slice of pie
    3. CWhat Uncle Dev is thinking
    4. DHow the twins feel about each other
  2. 2.

    Which clue shows that Uncle Dev ate the missing slice?

    1. AHe says the pie is a mystery.
    2. BHe was walking the dog.
    3. CHe has a bit of orange on his chin.
    4. DHe was setting the table.

  3. Make a Floating Compass

    People have used compasses to find their way for hundreds of years. You can make a simple one at home.

    You will need: a steel sewing needle, a small magnet, a slice of cork about as thick as a coin, a bowl of water, and an adult helper

    Steps

    1. Ask an adult to help you handle the needle, because its point is sharp.

    2. Hold the needle by its eye. Slide the magnet along the needle from the eye to the point, in one direction only. Do this about 30 times.

    3. Lay the needle flat on top of the cork slice.

    4. Gently set the cork in the middle of the bowl of water.

    5. Watch the needle. It will slowly turn until it points north and south.

    Why It Works

    Rubbing the needle with the magnet turns the needle into a weak magnet. Earth acts like a giant magnet, so the floating needle lines up with it.

    3.

    What should you do right before you set the cork in the bowl of water?

    1. ALay the needle flat on top of the cork.
    2. BWatch the needle turn to point north and south.
    3. CSlide the magnet along the needle about 30 times.
    4. DFill the bowl with sand.
  4. 4.

    What is the purpose of the part called "You will need"?

    1. AIt explains why the compass works.
    2. BIt shows where north is on a map.
    3. CIt lists the materials to gather before starting.
    4. DIt tells how long the project will take.
  5. 5.

    Why does the author include the section "Why It Works"?

    1. ATo show how to fix a broken compass
    2. BTo explain the science behind the steps
    3. CTo list the materials needed
    4. DTo warn readers about the sharp needle

  6. Frogs and Toads

    Text 1: Frogs

    Frogs have smooth, wet skin. They usually live in or near water, such as ponds and streams. A frog has long, strong back legs, so it can leap far in a single jump. Frogs lay their eggs in clumps in the water. The eggs hatch into tadpoles, which grow legs and become frogs.

    Text 2: Toads

    Toads have dry, bumpy skin. They can live farther from water, in gardens and fields. A toad's back legs are shorter than a frog's, so it takes small hops or walks. Toads lay their eggs in long strings in the water. Like frogs, toads start life as tadpoles.

    6.

    According to Text 1, why can a frog leap far?

    1. AIt has smooth, wet skin.
    2. BIt lays its eggs in clumps.
    3. CIt starts life as a tadpole.
    4. DIt has long, strong back legs.
  7. 7.

    According to Text 2, where can toads live?

    1. AIn gardens and fields, farther from water
    2. BHigh up in trees
    3. COnly in hot deserts
    4. DOnly inside ponds

  8. Kite Day

    The wind came knocking at our door And shook the windows too. It whistled, "Come out, come and play! There's nothing else to do!" We grabbed the kite with the dragon tail And raced across the hill. The string pulled tight, the dragon rose, Then suddenly hung still. "Run faster!" shouted Grandpa Joe. I ran until I flew, Or that is how it felt to me, With nothing but the blue. The dragon climbed above the trees, A ribbon bright as flame. It swam among the clouds as though The sky had called its name. We stayed out till the sun went down And wind went home to bed. I still can feel that tugging string Inside my hand and head.

    8.

    In the first stanza, the poet describes the wind as if it were

    1. Aa friend inviting the speaker to come play
    2. Ba bird singing outside the window
    3. Ca teacher calling the class inside
    4. Da dragon flying over the hill
  9. 9.

    Which idea does the poem express?

    1. AWindy weather is dangerous for children.
    2. BA happy day can stay with you long after it ends.
    3. CDragons are the best shape for a kite.
    4. DIt is important to listen to your grandparents.
  10. 10.

    How is this poem organized?

    1. AIn five stanzas of four lines each
    2. BIn one long stanza with no rhyming words
    3. CIn paragraphs with a list of characters
    4. DIn three stanzas of six lines each

Written Expression

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 11 minutes.

  1. 1.

    Which closing for a letter is written correctly?

    1. ABest wishes,
    2. BBest wishes
    3. CBest, wishes,
    4. DBest, wishes
  2. 2.

    Hana is writing a story about a day at the campfire.

    Which sentence adds a detail about what Hana saw at the campfire?

    1. AThe logs crackled and popped in the fire.
    2. BSmoke and roasting marshmallows filled the air with a toasty smell.
    3. COrange flames danced up toward the stars.
    4. DThe warm fire heated Hana's cold hands.
  3. 3.

    The traffic today is ______ than it was yesterday.

    Which word or words best complete the sentence?

    1. Amore worse
    2. Bworst
    3. Cworse
    4. Dbadder
  4. 4.

    You should go to bed early the night before the big race.

    What does the word should tell the reader?

    1. ASomeone is able to do it.
    2. BIt is a rule, or something that has to happen.
    3. CIt is a good idea, but it is not a rule.
    4. DSomeone is asking if something is allowed.
  5. 5.

    Which sentence uses capital letters correctly?

    1. AOur family celebrates Lunar new year with a big dinner.
    2. BOur family celebrates Lunar New Year with a big dinner.
    3. Cour family celebrates Lunar New Year with a big dinner.
    4. DOur Family celebrates Lunar New Year with a big dinner.
  6. 6.

    I think every student should learn to play a musical instrument. Practicing an instrument teaches kids to be patient. The cafeteria now serves tacos on Thursdays. In addition, playing music with others builds teamwork. Music gives students a way to express their feelings. Learning an instrument is a gift that lasts a lifetime.

    Which sentence does NOT belong in this paragraph?

    1. AIn addition, playing music with others builds teamwork.
    2. BPracticing an instrument teaches kids to be patient.
    3. CThe cafeteria now serves tacos on Thursdays.
    4. DMusic gives students a way to express their feelings.
  7. 7.

    Saturday is the day ______ we visit Grandpa.

    Which word best completes the sentence?

    1. Awho
    2. Bwhen
    3. Cwhose
    4. Dwhich
  8. 8.

    Which word is spelled correctly?

    1. Aphysicle
    2. Bphysical
    3. Cfisical
    4. Dphisical
  9. 9.

    ______ Playing outside builds strong muscles and healthy hearts. In addition, time in nature can help people feel calmer and less stressed. Trading some screen time for outdoor time is a healthy choice for every kid.

    Which sentence would be the best topic sentence for this paragraph?

    1. AKids should spend less time on screens and more time outdoors.
    2. BMy aunt is moving to an apartment in Denver.
    3. COutdoor games also teach kids to cooperate and solve problems together.
    4. DThe art teacher hung our paintings in the hallway.
  10. 10.

    The king rode ______ own horse in the parade.

    Which word best completes the sentence?

    1. Aher
    2. Bhis
    3. Cits
    4. Dtheir

Mathematics

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 11 minutes.

  1. 1.

    Which number is eight hundred twelve?

    1. A812
    2. B821
    3. C182
    4. D218
  2. 2.

    How long is the craft stick? Measure to the nearest quarter inch.

    1. A6 3/4 inches
    2. B6 1/4 inches
    3. C6 inches
    4. D6 1/2 inches
  3. 3.

    What fraction of the circle is shaded?

    1. A4/5
    2. B3/5
    3. C5/4
    4. D1/5
  4. 4.

    There are 7 boxes with 4 balloons in each box. How many balloons are there in all?

    1. A32
    2. B24
    3. C11
    4. D28
  5. 5.

    A triangle has exactly one right angle. What kind of triangle is it?

    1. Aacute triangle
    2. Bright triangle
    3. Cobtuse triangle
    4. Dequilateral triangle
  6. 6.

    470 cupcakes are packed into boxes of 7. How many boxes are needed to pack all the cupcakes?

    1. A69
    2. B1
    3. C67
    4. D68
  7. 7.

    What is the measure of angle PQR?

    1. A130°
    2. B110°
    3. C100°
    4. D70°
  8. 8.

    Pattern A starts at 0 and follows the rule "add 5." Pattern B starts at 0 and follows the rule "add 25." The 1st numbers make the ordered pair (0, 0). Which ordered pair do the 8th numbers make?

    1. A(35, 55)
    2. B(40, 200)
    3. C(175, 35)
    4. D(35, 175)
  9. 9.

    All the bean plants that are 6 inches tall are laid end to end. How long are they in all?

    1. A24 inches
    2. B6 inches
    3. C18 inches
    4. D12 inches
  10. 10.

    Use the number line. What is 11.6 rounded to the nearest whole number?

    1. A11
    2. B11.5
    3. C12
    4. D10

Vocabulary

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 5 minutes.

  1. 1.

    A cactus has spines and a waxy skin, an adaptation for life in the desert.

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

    1. Aa body part or behavior that helps a living thing survive where it lives
    2. Ba sickness that animals catch
    3. Ca trip that animals take each year
    4. Da kind of animal home
  2. 2.

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

    1. Acare
    2. Bfull of care
    3. Cwithout care
    4. Da person who cares
  3. 3.

    The guide words on a dictionary page are hasty and hemisphere.

    Which word would you find on that page?

    1. Asign
    2. Bscold
    3. Chaul
    4. Derosion
  4. 4.

    These words are in order from mildest to strongest: small, ______, microscopic.

    Which word belongs in the blank?

    1. Adisappointed
    2. Buneasy
    3. Ctiny
    4. Dimpossible
  5. 5.

    The doctor checked on each patient in the hospital.

    Which meaning of patient is used in this sentence?

    1. Avery loud
    2. Ba person who is getting care from a doctor
    3. Ca kind of medicine
    4. Dable to wait calmly
  6. 6.

    Which sentence uses a simile?

    1. AI'm so tired that I'm going to bed early tonight.
    2. BWhen the bell rang, Ava ran like the wind to the swings.
    3. CAfter the fire drill, the classroom was loud and wild.
    4. DAsk Ana how to spell it, because she is a walking dictionary.
  7. 7.

    Which word means the same as remote?

    1. Amodern
    2. Brotten
    3. Cdistant
    4. Dnearby
  8. 8.

    Shake hands with your opponent after the chess match.

    What does the word opponent mean in this sentence?

    1. Aa person you play or compete against
    2. Ba coach
    3. Ca fan
    4. Da teammate
  9. 9.

    Layers of sediment piled up at the bottom of the ocean.

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

    1. Aa kind of fish
    2. Bfresh water from rain
    3. Chot melted rock
    4. Dbits of sand, mud, and rock carried by water or wind and then dropped
  10. 10.

    The elaborate sand castle had towers, bridges, and a moat.

    What does the word elaborate mean in this sentence?

    1. Asmall and quick
    2. Bbroken and messy
    3. Cwith many careful details
    4. Dplain and simple

Computation

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

  1. 1.

    Work out 18 × 998.

    1. A18,036
    2. B17,974
    3. C17,998
    4. D17,964
  2. 2.

    2/5 + 4/5 =

    1. A1
    2. B1 2/5
    3. C3/5
    4. D1 1/5
  3. 3.

    199 × 9 =

    1. A1,781
    2. B1,990
    3. C1,592
    4. D1,791
  4. 4.

    1,952 + ? = 5,000

    What is the missing number?

    1. A3,058
    2. B3,048
    3. C3,038
    4. D6,952
  5. 5.

    2/3 + 1/3 =

    1. A1/2
    2. B1
    3. C1 1/3
    4. D2/3
  6. 6.

    3,197 + 1,445 =

    1. A4,542
    2. B4,652
    3. C4,642
    4. D4,632
  7. 7.

    1,354 + ? = 5,000

    What is the missing number?

    1. A3,636
    2. B3,646
    3. C6,354
    4. D3,656
  8. 8.

    9,505 ÷ 5 =

    1. A1,911
    2. B1,891
    3. C1,584
    4. D1,901
  9. 9.

    54,567 + 37,835 =

    1. A92,302
    2. B92,392
    3. C92,402
    4. D92,502
  10. 10.

    64,622 − 14,036 =

    1. A50,586
    2. B50,686
    3. C51,586
    4. D50,596

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