MOCK ABILITY TEST

1. Which does NOT belong to the group?

• candle

• flashlight

• mirror

• sun

2. Which is the odd one out

• 1) Baking a cake

• 2) Boiling an egg

• 3) Frying a sausage

• 4) Melting some butter

3. Which of the following does NOT belong in this group?

• 1) Corn

• 2) Kidney beans

• 3) lentils

• 4) peanuts

Reading Passage - Growing vegetables Tomatoes and Peppers can be planted yearlong once sufficient moisture is available. The best method for planting these vegetables is by transplanting seedlings that were planted in seed trays or boxes. Tomatoes need lots of sun, rich loose soil and lots of water. The roots, not the leaves, must be watered. Tomato plants grow very tall so they need to be tied to a pole or be staked. Use the information to answer the questions below.

4. Which statement gives the best conditions for growing tomatoes? *

• Tomatoes are planted by transplanting seedlings

• Tomatoes can be planted all year long

• Tomatoes grow very tall and need to be tied

• Tomatoes need lots of sun and water

Reading Passage - Growing vegetables Tomatoes and Peppers can be planted yearlong once sufficient moisture is available. The best method for planting these vegetables is by transplanting seedlings that were planted in seed trays or boxes. Tomatoes need lots of sun, rich loose soil and lots of water. The roots, not the leaves, must be watered. Tomato plants grow very tall so they need to be tied to a pole or be staked. Use the information to answer the questions below.

5. A farmer uses a sprinkler system that sprays water high into the air to water his tomatoes. Which statement likely explains why the farmer should stop this practice? *

• Tomatoes need rich loose soil

• Only the leaves must be watered

• Only the roots must be watered

• Tomatoes need to be tied to a pole

6. All matter takes up space and has mass. All solids, liquids and gases are matter. Therefore, all gases _______________________.

• cannot be seen and has mass

• has mass and takes up space

• can be seen and takes up space

• has no mass and takes up space

• 1 and 2

• 1 and 5

• 2 and 3

• 3 and 4

8. Which statement is most likely true? *

• Plants grow best with plenty of light

• Plants grow best with plenty of light and water

• Plants grow best with plenty of water

• Water and light do not affect plant growth

9. What is the best description of a pinto bean? *

• Oval and spotted

• Oval and not spotted

• Round and spotted

• Round and not spotted

The penguin in the diagram is best described as a/ an

• Yellow-eyed penguin

• Rockhopper penguin

• Galapagos penguin

• Adelie penguin