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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. AHow the twins feel about each other
    2. BWhat Uncle Dev is thinking
    3. CWho ate the slice of pie
    4. DWhere and when the scene takes place
  2. 2.

    Which clue shows that Uncle Dev ate the missing slice?

    1. AHe has a bit of orange on his chin.
    2. BHe was setting the table.
    3. CHe walks in whistling.
    4. DHe was walking the dog.

  3. 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.

    3.

    According to Text 2, where can toads live?

    1. AHigh up in trees
    2. BIn gardens and fields, farther from water
    3. CDeep in the ocean
    4. DOnly in hot deserts
  4. 4.

    Using both texts, which fact is true of both frogs and toads?

    1. AThey lay eggs in long strings.
    2. BThey have dry, bumpy skin.
    3. CThey have long back legs for leaping.
    4. DThey start life as tadpoles.

  5. 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.

    5.

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

    1. ASlide the magnet along the needle about 30 times.
    2. BFill the bowl with sand.
    3. CLay the needle flat on top of the cork.
    4. DAsk an adult to help you handle the needle.
  6. 6.

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

    1. AIt shows where north is on a map.
    2. BIt lists the materials to gather before starting.
    3. CIt tells how long the project will take.
    4. DIt tells the steps in order.
  7. 7.

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

    1. ATo tell a story about a sailor
    2. BTo list the materials needed
    3. CTo warn readers about the sharp needle
    4. DTo explain the science behind the steps

  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 teacher calling the class inside
    3. Ca dragon flying over the hill
    4. Da storm that frightened the family
  9. 9.

    Which idea does the poem express?

    1. AIt is important to listen to your grandparents.
    2. BKites are hard to fly on windy days.
    3. CWindy weather is dangerous for children.
    4. DA happy day can stay with you long after it ends.
  10. 10.

    How is this poem organized?

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

Written Expression

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

  1. 1.

    Mayor Brooks, our town needs a bike path along the river. Kids could ride safely away from busy streets. ______, families could use the path to get exercise together. A bike path would mean fewer cars on the road. Please build a bike path for our town, Mayor Brooks.

    Which word or phrase best fills the blank?

    1. AFinally
    2. BAlso
    3. CInstead
    4. DFirst
  2. 2.

    I ______ the answer to that riddle.

    Which word best completes the sentence?

    1. Ano
    2. Bknow
    3. Cknoe
    4. Dnow
  3. 3.

    Which two words make up the contraction I'll?

    1. AI am
    2. BI would
    3. CI will
    4. DI all
  4. 4.

    The water was cold we swam anyway.

    This is a run-on sentence. Which choice fixes it correctly?

    1. AThe water was cold but, we swam anyway.
    2. BThe water was cold, we swam anyway.
    3. CThe water was cold. we swam anyway.
    4. DThe water was cold, but we swam anyway.
  5. 5.

    Which sentence uses commas correctly?

    1. AThe maple syrup was made near, Burlington Vermont.
    2. BThe maple syrup was made near Burlington Vermont.
    3. CThe maple syrup was made near, Burlington, Vermont.
    4. DThe maple syrup was made near Burlington, Vermont.
  6. 6.

    Owen is writing to a store manager about a toy robot that broke on the first day.

    Which sentence would be best to use?

    1. AUm, the robot's busted. What now?
    2. BYour robot is a total piece of junk.
    3. CThis robot broke, so gimme my money back.
    4. DThe robot I bought on Saturday stopped working, and I would like to return it.
  7. 7.

    The mail carrier dropped a package at our door.

    Which part of the sentence is a prepositional phrase?

    1. Aat our door
    2. BThe mail carrier
    3. Cdropped
    4. Da package
  8. 8.

    Which sentence is a simple sentence?

    1. AWe can bake cookies, or we can make popcorn.
    2. BThe movie was long, but it was very funny.
    3. CLeo grabbed his coat and ran to the bus.
    4. DGrandpa told a story while we roasted marshmallows.
  9. 9.

    ______ The canal connected the Hudson River to Lake Erie. As a result, boats could carry goods between western farms and New York City. The Erie Canal helped New York City become a busy center of trade.

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

    1. AMy older sister is learning to drive this summer.
    2. BShipping costs dropped sharply, and towns along the canal grew quickly.
    3. CThe Erie Canal, which opened in 1825, changed how goods moved across New York.
    4. DOur school's chess club meets every Wednesday.
  10. 10.

    Which word is spelled correctly?

    1. Arhythem
    2. Brhythm
    3. Crythym
    4. Drythm

Mathematics

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

  1. 1.

    7 × ? = 56

    What number goes in place of the question mark?

    1. A8
    2. B63
    3. C9
    4. D49
  2. 2.

    What is the area of the shape?

    1. A94 square meters
    2. B90 square meters
    3. C108 square meters
    4. D42 square meters
  3. 3.

    Which comparison is true?

    1. A2/8 > 2/4
    2. B3/6 < 3/8
    3. C2/8 = 2/4
    4. D1/6 < 3/6
  4. 4.

    A triangle has three angles that are each smaller than a right angle. What kind of triangle is it?

    1. Astraight triangle
    2. Bobtuse triangle
    3. Cacute triangle
    4. Dright triangle
  5. 5.

    The pencil is 3 5/8 inches long. How much longer is the toy car than the pencil?

    1. A7/8 inch
    2. B4 1/2 inches
    3. C1 inch
    4. D3/4 inch
  6. 6.

    What fraction of the square is shaded?

    1. A1/4
    2. B4/5
    3. C1/5
    4. D5/1
  7. 7.

    637 cupcakes are packed into boxes of 8. How many boxes are needed to pack all the cupcakes?

    1. A81
    2. B80
    3. C79
    4. D5
  8. 8.

    What is the total amount of water in all the beakers that hold 1/2 liter?

    1. A2 liters
    2. B1 1/2 liters
    3. C2 1/2 liters
    4. D1/2 liter
  9. 9.

    What mixed number names point P on the number line?

    1. A2 1/3
    2. B2 2/3
    3. C2 1/4
    4. D1 1/3
  10. 10.

    Pattern A starts at 0 and follows the rule "add 6." Pattern B starts at 0 and follows the rule "add 30." The 1st numbers make the ordered pair (0, 0). Which ordered pair do the 9th numbers make?

    1. A(240, 48)
    2. B(48, 240)
    3. C(54, 270)
    4. D(48, 72)

Vocabulary

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

  1. 1.

    Which sentence uses a metaphor?

    1. ADon't tell anyone about the surprise party!
    2. BA blanket of snow covered the whole town.
    3. CMy cousins argued loudly over the last cookie.
    4. DOn my first day at the new school, I felt like a fish out of water.
  2. 2.

    Don't lean on the fence, because it might fall.

    Which meaning of lean is used in this sentence?

    1. Athin, with little fat
    2. Bbend toward one side
    3. Cvery loud
    4. Drest your body against something
  3. 3.

    Which word is a stronger way to say hate?

    1. Adash
    2. Bloathe
    3. Cdislike
    4. Dstream
  4. 4.

    The guide words on a dictionary page are boast and brave.

    Which word would you find on that page?

    1. Aunusual
    2. Bbolt
    3. Cdeprive
    4. Ddistract
  5. 5.

    The prefix non- means "not." What does the word nonstop mean?

    1. Anot stopping
    2. Bstopping before
    3. Cstopping again
    4. Dstopping
  6. 6.

    Which pair of words are synonyms?

    1. Aloathe and locate
    2. Bscarce and rare
    3. Cimmense and tiny
    4. Dexclaim and explain
  7. 7.

    Ice in cracks causes weathering that splits stones apart.

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

    1. Athe forming of clouds
    2. Bthe daily change in temperature
    3. Cthe growing of crystals
    4. Dthe slow breaking of rock into smaller pieces
  8. 8.

    Mom hugged me to reassure me that everything would be okay.

    What does the word reassure mean in this sentence?

    1. Ahelp someone feel less worried
    2. Bmake someone more scared
    3. Cmake someone laugh
    4. Dmake someone wait
  9. 9.

    Write your hypothesis before you begin the experiment.

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

    1. Aa list of supplies
    2. Ba kind of microscope
    3. Cthe final answer after testing
    4. Da guess that you can test with an experiment
  10. 10.

    The garden was full of vivid red and orange flowers.

    What does the word vivid mean in this sentence?

    1. Aloud and noisy
    2. Bsmall and plain
    3. Cvery bright and clear
    4. Dpale and faded

Computation

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

  1. 1.

    Work out 16 × 96.

    1. A1,536
    2. B1,600
    3. C1,546
    4. D1,664
  2. 2.

    2/5 + 1/5 =

    1. A2/5
    2. B3/5
    3. C3/10
    4. D4/5
  3. 3.

    8,323 − 3,605 =

    1. A4,708
    2. B4,818
    3. C4,718
    4. D4,728
  4. 4.

    2/3 + 1/3 =

    1. A1 1/3
    2. B1
    3. C1/2
    4. D2/3
  5. 5.

    3,799 + ? = 5,000

    What is the missing number?

    1. A1,301
    2. B1,211
    3. C1,201
    4. D1,191
  6. 6.

    8,093 × 4 =

    1. A32,372
    2. B40,465
    3. C32,362
    4. D32,382
  7. 7.

    3,700 + ? = 5,000

    What is the missing number?

    1. A1,400
    2. B1,310
    3. C1,300
    4. D8,700
  8. 8.

    28,646 + 11,454 =

    1. A40,090
    2. B40,110
    3. C40,100
    4. D40,200
  9. 9.

    16,776 ÷ 9 =

    1. A1,874
    2. B1,964
    3. C1,864
    4. D1,678
  10. 10.

    5,188 ÷ 4 =

    1. A1,038
    2. B1,307
    3. C1,397
    4. D1,297

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