48 ÷ 8 =
6
Which is a complete sentence?
A) Helping his grandparents.
B) Joaquin is helping in the garden.
C) Lots and lots of weeds around the tiny tomato plants.
D) Carrying the hose to the garden to water the tomatoes.
B) Joaquin is helping in the garden.
The picture shows a female Mallard duck in her wetland habitat. Based on the photograph, choose the non-living element that is shown.
A) Water
B) Mallard duck
C) Aquatic Plants
D) Wetland grasses
A) Water
Which city in the Empire of Mali is famous for establishing a successful university?
A) Athens
B) Djenne
C) Memphis
D) Timbuktu
D) Timbuktu
Which two numbers from the box completes the multiplication sentence?
___ × 4 = ___
A) 3 and 15
B) 4 and 18
C) 4 and 20
D) 5 and 20
D) 5 and 20
Read the sentence.
The rusty old car won’t start anymore.
Identify the complete subject of the sentence.
A) old car
B) rusty old car
C) The rusty old car
D) old car won’t start
C) The rusty old car
Which pair of liquid and solid substances would float if mixed with water?
A) oil and sawdust
B) bleach and sand
C) alcohol and gravel
D) vinegar and marbles
A) oil and sawdust
Aqueducts were constructed by the Romans so they could-
A) take water away from their enemies.
B) bring water into cities from far away.
C) transport goods great distances using boats.
D) hold religious ceremonies to honor Neptune.
B) bring water into cities from far away.
Andrew has 72 trading cards and Ben has 36. Estimate how many they have in all.
A) 100
B) 110
C) 120
D) 130
B) 110
Read the sentence.
Every summer, Jen loved swimming in the blue lake.
Choose the correct adjective.
A) bluer
B) blueing
C) blued
D) correct as is
D) correct as is
Amber wants to compare particle sizes of sand, loam, and clay. Which method would allow her to BEST compare particle sizes?
A) Sift each substance through metal screens of various sizes.
B) Fill a cup with each substance and weigh each one on a scale.
C) Add heat to the substances and record how quickly they heat up.
D) Separate particles from each substance and measure with a ruler.
A) Sift each substance through metal screens of various sizes.
In ancient Greece, the purpose of the Olympic Games was to-
A) eliminate the weak from the population.
B) honor the gods with displays of physical fitness.
C) settle conflicts between warring Greek city-states.
D) let countries from all over the world compete in athletics.
B) honor the gods with displays of physical fitness.
What fraction does point X represent on the number line?
A) 1/2
B) 1/6
C) 1/4
D) 1/3
B) 1/6
Read the sentence.
The wind has ______ over the mailbox.
Choose the correct irregular verb to fill in the blank.
A) blow
B) blowed
C) blowing
D) blown
D) blown
Which of the images above is an example of a wedge?
the axe
One ancient form of communication was hieroglyphics. What statement BEST describes hieroglyphics?
A) a form of writing that was used only to decorate buildings
B) a form of writing used by Egyptians that incorporated pictures
C) a form of writing used by the Native Americans that used words and pictures
D) a form of writing that was only used by wealthy people in Roman civilizations
B) a form of writing used by Egyptians that incorporated pictures
Annika is putting together gift bags. She puts 3 small toys and 5 pieces of candy in each bag.
What is the total number of toys and candies in 9 gift bags?
A) 17, because 3 + 5 + 9 = 17
B) 24, because 3 × 5 + 9 = 24
C) 6, because 3 × 5 − 9 = 6
D) 72, because 3 + 5 = 8 and 8 × 9 = 72
D) 72, because 3 + 5 = 8 and 8 × 9 = 72
Which sentence is a fragment?
A) This gave him an idea.
B) As he walked through a store.
C) His mother opened it and smiled.
D) There were so many different ones!
B) As he walked through a store.
Fossils help scientists learn about organisms of the past. What must happen first, in order for an organism to become fossilized?
A) The remains of the organism needs to be covered in ice to freeze.
B) The organism needs to be buried quickly so the bones do not decay.
C) They must sink to the bottom of a large body of water, like an ocean.
D) Their muscles and organs must dry out in the Sun, leaving their bones.
B) The organism needs to be buried quickly so the bones do not decay.
Conducting a research project on the structure shown here would help you understand which culture?
A) Chinese
B) Egyptian
C) Indian
D) Japanese
A) Chinese