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THE NIGHT BEFORE ISAT
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. Jamie is getting ready for bed the night before ISAT begins at school. She should: a. stay up late playing video games. b. go to bed at 9:00 p.m. c. invite friends over to her house for a sleepover.
b. go to bed at 9:00 p.m.
100
The new school has mutiage classrooms in grades one through five. In this sentence, mutilage means: a. small numbers b. same age c. many ages
c. many ages
100
Lisa’s says you’re pulling my leg. What does this phrases mean? (a) trying to trick people (b) pulling on peoples legs (c) trying to get attention (d) telling the truth
(a) trying to trick people
100
Which expression is equal to 5 x 8?......... a. 8+8+8+8+8 b. 8x8x8x8x8 c. 5+5+5+5+5
a. 8+8+8+8+8
100
Read the passage by Kobayashi Issa Giant firefly; That way, this way, that way, this- And it passes by. How many syllables does line two have? (a) 5 (b) 7 (c) 6 (d) 9
(b) 7
200
Before Will goes to bed during ISAT week, he should be sure to set his ________________............ a. DVR to record his favorite show. b. alarm clock. c. toys out to play in the morning.
b. alarm clock.
200
The last spike was driven into the track for the transcontinental railroad in 1869. In this sentence, the prefix in transcontinental means: a. across b. against c. non
a. across
200
Lisa says “ I just spilled the beans” What does this Idiom mean? (a) the beans spilled on the floor (b) She revealed a secret (c) A recipe ingredient was listed
(b) She revealed a secret
200
Which shows the numbers in correct order? A. 5.27> 5.21>5.38 B. 5.27>5.21> 5.2 C. 5.27>5.2>5.3
B. 5.27>5.21>5.2
200
Horns were honking all around. Martina could hardly hear herself think. There were tall buildings all around, and from her perspective she couldn’t catch even a glimpse of the sky. It looked overcast anyway. She sighed and leaned back against her seat, trying to will herself to have patience. This passage takes place over which period of time. (a) a few minutes (b) 3 hours (c) one day
(a) a few minutes
300
In the morning before school during ISAT week, Sarah should……... a. skip breakfast and go straight to the playground to meet her friends. b. eat a candy bar and soda for breakfast. c. eat a healthy breakfast.
c. eat a healthy breakfast.
300
I like to relax and read humorous stories with my brother. In this sentence, a synonym for humorous could be: a. scary b. animal c. funny
c. funny
300
Nathaniel was “blushing as read as an apple” This is an example of what form of figurative language? (a) metaphor (b) idiom (c) similie (d) personification
(c) similie
300
What is 0.25 written as a percentage? a. 0.25% b. 2.5% c. 25%
c.25%
300
Eric hurried out the door with his briefcase in his hand he was hot in his suit and tie and couldn’t wait to turn on the air conditioner in the car. He put the key in the car door, turned it, and then opened the door. He put the key in the ignition. Nothing happened. Eric tried starting the car again. Still nothing. After 6 attempts Eric knew he was wasting his time. What will most likely happen next? (a) Eric will ride a bicycle to work. (b) Eric will decide to go swimming instead. (c) Eric will cry and call his mother. (d) Eric will call his boss to say he will be late.
d. Eric will call his boss to say he will be late.
400
Katie is very popular. She is deciding what to wear to school the morning of ISAT. She should dress........ a. in party clothes even though they are not comfortable. b. in shorts, a tank top, and flip flops. c. in layers so she can take off her sweat shirt in case she is too warm.
c. in layers so she can take off her sweat shirt in case she is too warm.
400
The police officer received a medal for his heroic rescue of the family from the burning building. In this sentence, the root word of heroic is: a. her b. hero c. he
b. hero
400
The snake hopes to be famous one day, Nathan said. This is an example of what form of figurative language? (a) idiom (b) metaphor (c) personification
(c) personification
400
What number goes in the box to make this sentence true 9 + (6 +5) = (___ + 6) 5 ------ a. 9 b. 5 c. 6
a. 9
400
Actors : Plays (a) clowns : circus (b) circus : lions (c) lake : water (d) funny : humorous
(a) clowns : circus
500
Joseph is a car rider to school. On ISAT mornings, he should......... a. try walking to school instead of riding in the car to see how long it would take him. b. beg his mom to stop at QIK-n-EZ for a big gulp. c. have his book bag and coat ready so he can leave for school on time.
c. have his book bag and coat ready so he can leave for school on time.
500
The junior high school students liked to congregate at McDonald’s for lunch. In this sentence, congregate means: a. eat b. work c. get together
c. get together
500
Which of the following sentences uses omnomotopoeia? (a) the bee buzzed around the hive (b) Jeff was flat broke so he couldn’t go to the movies (c) Icicles on the tree sparkled like diamonds
(a) the bee buzzed around the hive
500
There are 213 students at harding Elementary, 379 students at Wilson Elementary, and 291 students at Taft Elementary. About how many students attend all three schools?..... a. 1000 b. 800 c. 900
c. 900
500
An abacus is an early type of calculator. What does the word type mean in this sentence? a. kind b. striking keys c. computer
a. kind