CAT/5 GRADE 4 PRACTICE TEST OVERVIEW

This practice test is designed to introduce your student tothe mechanics of taking the CAT/5 Grade 4 test whenordered through FLO, and to give your student an idea of thekinds of questions the test will contain. The practice test canbe given a day or two in advance of the actual testing. It isnot timed.

Answer Sheet for StudentThe answer sheet is where your student will mark an answerfor each question. Use a #2 pencil. The bubbles on theanswer sheet should be filled in completely. Place theanswer sheet alongside the Practice Test and remind thestudent to mark only on the answer sheet.

Practice Test for StudentThe CAT/5 Grade 4 Practice Test includes questions forVocabulary, Comprehension, Spelling, Language Mechanics,Language Expression, Mathematics Computation,Mathematics Concepts & Applications, Study Skills, Science,and Social Studies. Print and staple these pages together.Place alongside the answer sheet opposite of the student’sdominant writing hand when taking the practice test.

Answer KeyWhen finished, compare the student’s answers with theanswer key and go over questions that were marked wrong.Ask the student if they feel comfortable with the test takingprocess. If more practice is needed (for example, the studentkeeps marking the answers on the practice test and not theanswer sheet), print out the practice test and answer sheetpages again and retake.

TEST TAKING TIPSFOR THE STUDENT

1. Relax. It’s natural to getnervous about tests. Just doyour best and try not toworry. You got this!

2. Listen and read carefully.Listen carefully whendirections are being read toyou. Read all the directionscarefully on the test. Ask yourproctor to explain anydirections you don’tunderstand.

3. Plan your time. While thispractice test is not timed, theactual test is. Listen to theamount of time given for atest section and use thattime well. Answer thequestions you are sure offirst, and be careful to nottake too long on any onequestion.

4. Think. It’s okay to not knowan answer to a question rightaway. Take some time tothink. Rule out answerchoices that you know arewrong and choose from theones that are left.

5. Stay positive. Somequestions will be hard toanswer and others will beeasy. Just do your best!

“The whole art of teaching is only the art ofawakening the natural curiosity of young minds

for the purpose of satisfying it afterwards.”

ANATOLE FRANCE

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Comprehension

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Language Mechanics

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Language Expression

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Mathematics Computation

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CAT/5 GRADE 4 – ANSWER SHEET

For Number 1, read the sentences. Thenchoose the word that correctly completesboth sentences.

1. We had to _______ the nail.It weighs one ___________.

A ounceB poundC driveD handle

For Number 2, choose the word thatmeans the same or about the same as theunderlined word.

2. was adaptable

F capableG variedH flexibleJ breakable

It was a lazy summer day and 12-year-old Katy was looking for something fun to do. So sheand her friends, Traci and Olivia, came up with a daring adventure to help them escape theirboredom. They decided to climb Saddle Rock.

Saddle Rock was a high hill on the edge of town whose peak was formed by huge boulders inthe shape of a saddle. To the girls, though, it wasn’t just a hill – it was a mountain.

They packed a picnic lunch and bottles of water for the climb. Olivia’s mother agreed todrive them to the base of the hill and would meet them on the other side in about four hours.Off they went.

The climb up was steep and exhausting but not particularly difficult. The slope was coveredwith grass and provided good traction. Once they reached the top, they rested comfortable inthe curve of the saddle and enjoyed their lunch. Their position at the peak gave them abeautiful 360º view of the entire valley below. It was breathtaking.

The trip down the mountain was another story. Instead of lush, soft grass, the girls foundthemselves sliding as carefully as possible down a rough, rocky slope. They struggled to proceedslowly. The last thing they needed was to lose their footing and tumble all the way to thebottom. Though the descent was difficult and scary, the girls finally reached the base. A littlescratched and bruised, they were exhausted but grateful to be in one piece. All three agreed ithad been an exciting adventure they would remember for years to come.

Comprehension

Vocabulary

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For Number 3, choose the word thatmeans the opposite of the underlinedword.

3. to concern

A worryB involveC adjustD calm

1. How many people made the climb?

A 1B 2C 3D 4

2. What was the name of the mountain?

F Shamrock HillG Saddle RockH Plymouth RockJ Sunset Hill

For Numbers 1 and 2, choose the wordthat is spelled correctly and bestcompletes the sentence.

1. I made a _________ for lunch.

A sanwichB sandwitchC sandwichD sanwitch

2. We will try to ________ theproblem.

F explainG explaneH expleinJ explaine

For Numbers 1 and 2, choose the answer that is written correctly and shows the correctcapitalization and punctuation.

1. A Didnt they win the game?B Itl’l take a long time to get home.C There are’nt any toys left.D We’ll be at the park this Sunday.

Language Mechanics

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Spelling

For Number 3, read the phrases. Find thephrase containing the underlined wordthat is not spelled correctly. If all theunderlined words are spelled correctly,mark “All correct.”

3. A stir the batterB made to perfectionC flower was polinatedD All correct

3. What part of the adventure wasmost frightening?

A the drive to the baseB the trip up the hillC the trip down the hillD sitting at the top

2. F There are frogs fish and turtles in the pond.G We have to, wash, dry, and stack the dishes.H Please bring scissors crayons, and paper.J The cupcakes were chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry.

For Numbers 3 and 4, read the letter and the passage and look at the numbered, underlinedparts. Choose the answer that shows the best capitalization and punctuation for each part.

3. A December 1 2018B December 1, 2018C december 1, 2018D Correct as it is

For Number 1, find the word that bestcompletes the sentence.

1. Spaghetti is ________ favorite food.

A usB weC himD his

Find the sentence that is complete and iswritten correctly.

2. F One more pie to bake.G They played in the park.H Wind blowing on the plain.J The shining sea.

Language Expression

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(3) December 1 2018

(4) Dear Lily,You are invited to my birthday party this Saturday. We will have

games, cake, and ice cream. Hope you can come!

Your friend,Allison

4. F dear lilyG Dear lily,H Dear LilyJ Correct as it is

Choose the best way to combine the twosentences.

We mixed the cake batter.We poured the cake batter into the pan.

3. A We mixed the cake batter, wepoured the cake batter into thepan.

B We mixed the cake batter, intothe pan we poured it.

C We mixed the cake batter andpoured it into the pan.

D We mixed the cake batter andthe pan.

A8

18

B2

18

C29

D89

E None of these

F54

G 324

H 234

J84

K None of these

For Number 4, read the paragraph. Choose the sentence that best fills the blank in theparagraph.

4. Making cookies is a fun activity, and really quite simple. First you gather all of theingredients and measure them out carefully. Than you mix the dough and chill it for alittle while. _____________________________________________. Put the baking sheetinto the oven and bake them until golden. Once they have cooled, eat them with a glassof milk.

F Add the eggs to the batter and mix well.G Go outside and play in the sunshine.H Shape the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet.J We put the baking sheet into the freezer.

This section is about working math problems. You may use scratch paper to solve theproblems. Calculators should not be used for this section.

1.4.28

+ 3.50

2.4.71

- 2.88

3.105 X 6 =

Mathematics Computation

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A 77.8B 0.778C 7.78D 7.078E None of these

F 1.73G 1.63H 0.183J 1.83K None of these

A 630B 730C 731D 931E None of these

F 6 R 6G 7 R 3H 9 R 3J 4 R 0K None of these

4.48 ÷ 5 =

5.59- =

6.

2 +34

=

You may use scratch paper to solve these problems. Use of a calculator is permitted.

1. Which of these is the best estimateof the difference between 884 – 619?

A 240B 260C 270D 300

2. Which number shows how much ofthis figure is shaded?

F 0.05G 0.2H 0.50J 0.45

Mathematics Concepts & Application

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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

Rabbits

Cats

Dogs

Fish

Birds

Number of Votes

Pet T

ype

Favorite Pets

3. Which of these are parallel lines?

A

B

C

D

4. What number is missing from thenumber sequence?

42, 38, 34, 30, , 22, 18, 14

F 29G 21H 26J 24

Students at Highland Elementary were recently asked to vote on their favorite pet. The resultsare shown in the graph above. Use the graph to answer Question 5.

5. Which two pets got the same number of votes?

A Birds & FishB Cats & FishC Rabbits & CatsD Rabbits & Birds

6. Which of these shapes is shown?

F prismG coneH cylinderJ pyramid

Study this Table of Contents and use the information to answer Number 1.

1. Which chapter would provide information on something to make for dinner?

A Chapter 10B Chapter 47C Chapter 8D Chapter 39

2. Information about the human nervous system would probably be found under which ofthese encyclopedia headings?

F HumanG AnatomyH SystemJ Brain

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Study Skills

Study this dictionary entry. Then do Number 3.

3. Which definition of the word reach is used in this sentence?

At this rate, we will never reach our destination.

A Definition 1B Definition 2C Definition 6D Definition 4

1. If you want to measure how longyour backyard is what unit ofmeasurement would you use?

A inchesB centimetersC milesD feet

2. Which animal does not look similar toits parent when it is young?

F butterflyG catH ducklingJ cow

Science

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reachverb (used with object)

1. to get to or get as far as in moving, going, traveling, etc.:The boat reached the shore.

2. to come to or arrive at in some course of progress, action, etc.:Your letter never reached me.

3. to succeed in touching or seizing with an outstretched hand, a pole, etc.:to reach a book on a high shelf.

4. to stretch or hold out; extend:reaching out a hand in greeting.

5. to stretch or extend so as to touch or meet:The bookcase reaches the ceiling.

6. to establish communication with:I called but couldn’t reach you.

3. Which state of matter will take theshape of any container it is in?

A pieceB liquidC solidD gas

1. What is the biggest ocean in theworld?

A AtlanticB PacificC ArcticD Indian

2. Who led the Continental Army duringthe Revolutionary War?

F John AdamsG Patrick HenryH George WashingtonJ Benjamin Franklin

3. Which of these rights is notguaranteed by the 1st Amendment?

A VoteB SpeechC ReligionD Assemble Peaceably

Social Studies

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Mathematics Concepts &Applications

1 - B2- H3- B4- H5- D6- G

Study Skills1 - D2- G3- B

Science1 - D2- F3- B

Social Studies1 - B2- H3- A

Vocabulary1 - B2- H3- D

Comprehension1 - C2- G3- C

Spelling1 - C2- F3- C

Language Mechanics1 - D2- J3- B4- J

Language Expression1 - D2- G3- C4- H

Mathematics Computation1 - C2- J3- A4- H5- C6- H

CAT/5 GRADE 4 – ANSWER KEY