Free Printable AASA Practice

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Story:
All bicycle riders, young and old, should have the right equipment to practice bicycle safety. Bike parts such as tires and brakes must be in proper working condition.Each bicycle should have reflectors so that the rider can be seen from the front, back, and sides. A bell or horn can help prevent accidents, too. Bicycle riders should always wear a helmet to protect their head from an accident.
What is the main idea?

a)

Bicycle riders need to know hand signals.

b)

Bicycle riders need to get reflectors.

c)

Bicycle riders need the right equipment to practice bicycle safety.

d)

Bicycle riders should always wear a helmet.

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Story:
An American art form began in 1938. That’s when the first comic book starring Superman came out. The Man of Steel was a superhero. Kids and adults both enjoyed these comic books.They liked the fact that the good guy always won. The comics sold well. Soon Batman and Robin had their own series of comic books. Over time Marvel Comics came up with more superheroes. They launched Spiderman and X-Men. These characters were very popular. Toys, games, and clothing featured them. Now, all these comic book characters have had their own movies.
What is the main idea?

a)

In a comic book, the superhero always wins.

b)

Superman was the first comic book hero.

c)

Over time, comic book superheroes have gained in popularity.

d)

Toys and games feature superheroes.

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Story: Have you ever wondered how the 50 states got their names? Many of those the Native Americans gave to the area. Hawaii is the word for “homeland”. Missouri means “river of the big canoes. Ohio means “good river.” Other states names are based on the English language. Indiana stands for “land of Indians.” King George named Georgia. Maine is short for “mainland.” New Hampshire was named for a settler’s home in England. The reasons behind some names aren’t clear. Rhode Island was named after a Greek island. Texas mean “friends” in Spanish. California was named after a made-up place in a story. What is the main idea?

a)

The reason behind some states’ names aren’t clear.

b)

Almost every state was named by Native Americans.

c)

You can see the English influence in most of the states’ names.

d)

States’ names come from Native American words, English words,and other places.

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Main Idea:
Frogs are amazing jumpers.

What supporting detail would go with this main idea?

a)

Frogs use their tongue to catch flies.

b)

A tadpole is the name of a young frog.

c)

Frogs have long, powerful legs which help them leaplong distances.

d)

The Fire-belly Toad has slightly warty skin.

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Main Idea:
Chocolate is a very popular gift to give during the holidays.

What supporting detail would go with this main idea?

a)

On Valentine’s Day, heart shaped boxes filled with chocolate are given to loved ones.

b)

Hot chocolate is made with warm chocolate and milk.

c)

Most of the world’s cocoa beans come from Africa.

d)

Chocolate is a popular flavor of ice cream.

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Main Idea:
Octopuses have many different ways to hide themselves from predators.

What supporting detail would go with this main idea?

a)

Octopuses have two eyes and four pairs of arms.

b)

Octopuses like to live in coral reefs.

c)

Octopuses use camouflage to disguise themselves.

d)

Octopuses move about by crawling or swimming.

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Based on the area model, what is the product of 13 and 7?

a)

70

b)

21

c)

91

8.

283 x 4

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2,541

b)

604

c)

1,132

d)

3,950

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25 x 78

a)

1950

b)

1960

c)

1970

d)

1980

10.

What is the product of 5 and 3?

a)

8

b)

2

c)

15

d)

1 r2

11.

40 x 50=

a)

200

b)

2,000

c)

200,000

d)

20,000

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What 2 small multiplication problems would I use to solve:

51 x 15

a)

(51 x 5) + (51 X 10)

b)

(50 x 5) + (50 x 10)

c)

(50) + 5 + (50) + 10

d)

5000

13.

Jimmy and Alex own a movie theater. They bought 7 boxes of gummy lizards. Each box of gummy lizards contains 168 packs. How many total gummy lizards packs did they buy?

a)

2,549 gummy lizards

b)

5,012 gummy lizards

c)

724 gummy lizards

d)

1,176 gummy lizards

14.

What is the answer to a division problem called?

a)

the divisor

b)

the dividend

c)

the quotient

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3,200 ÷ 8=?

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400

b)

60

c)

40

d)

600

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8,982 ÷ 2 =

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4490

b)

4491

c)

4491 R 1

d)

491

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3,500 ÷ 5 =

a)

7

b)

70

c)

700

d)

7,000

18.

73 fifth grade students are going on a field trip to the museum and will travel by car. If each car holds 4 students, how many cars will be needed?

a)

18 cars

b)

18 remainder 2 cars

c)

19 cars

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1,326 ÷ 4 = ?

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413 r3

b)

342 r2

c)

334 r3

d)

331 r2

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Sarah measures an angle and records the number 89.

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inches

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degrees

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grams

d)

centimeters

62.

The models show the fractions $\frac{3}{8}$ and $\frac{6}{10}$ . The size of one whole is the same for each model. Which comparison symbol correctly shows the answer for $\frac{3}{8}$ ____ $\frac{6}{10}$ ?

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<

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63.

Hari multiplies one unit by 10 to convert it to a different unit.

Which units does Hari convert?

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meters to centimeters

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centimeters to meters

c)

millimeters to centimeters

d)

centimeters to millimeters

64.

What is 1,215 divided by 5? Enter the number in the box.

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65.

John and Tony are each reading a book. John’s book has 3 times as many pages as Tony’s book. Tony’s book has 24 pages. Models comparing the books are shown.

How many pages are there in John’s book? Enter the number in the box.

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66.

An equation is shown.

12 x 3 = 36

Which situation could be represented by the equation?

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Joseph has 3 times as many marbles as Sarah. Sarah has 36 marbles.

b)

Joseph has 12 times as many marbles as Sarah. Sarah has 36 marbles.

c)

Joseph has 36 marbles. Sarah has 3 times as many marbles as Joseph.

d)

Joseph has 12 marbles. Sarah has 3 times as many marbles as Joseph.

67.

An expression is shown.

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68.

What is 132,625 rounded to the nearest thousand? Enter the number in the box.

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69.

A fraction is given.

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70.

Identify whether the number is prime or composite: 9

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Identify whether the number is prime or composite: 19

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b)

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72.

Identify whether the number is prime or composite: 81

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Prime

b)

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73.

Select the fraction that is equivalent to $\frac{2}{5}$ .

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74.

Dorothy pays a total of $14 for 2 hot dogs and 3 lemonades. Each hot dog costs $4.

What is the cost of each lemonade? Enter the number in the box.

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75.

Two numbers are shown in expanded form.

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d)

76.

Which statement describes the value of the expression below?
$67\times\frac{1}{6}=$

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The value is less than 67

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The value is equal to 67

c)

The value is greater than 67

d)

The value is greater than 0 and less than 1

77.

Mr. Smith has 1,104 student photos to display around the school. He plans to put them on 48 poster boards with the same number of photos on each poster board. How many student photos will Mr. Smith place on each poster board?

a)

20

b)

22

c)

23

d)

24

78.

What is 15.74 rounded to the nearest whole number?

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10

b)

15

c)

16

d)

20

79.

A gift box is in the shape of a right rectangular prism. What is the volume, in cubic centimeters, of the gift box?

a)

24

b)

45

c)

225

d)

450

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Lana used the two blocks pictured in the diagram to build a tower. What is the volume, in cubic inches, of the tower Lana built?

a)

27

b)

80

c)

116

d)

120

81.

Kaiden built a rectangular prism using 18 cubes that each measure 1 centimeter on each side. What could be the dimensions of his rectangular prism?

a)

length: 2 cm width: 2 cm height: 3 cm

b)

length: 6 cm width: 6 cm height: 6 cm

c)

length: 2 cm width: 3 cm height: 3 cm

d)

length: 3 cm width: 3 cm height: 3 cm

82.

Which shape always has four congruent (same length) sides?

a)

parallelogram

b)

rectangle

c)

rhombus

d)

trapezoid

83.

Which expression can be used to represent 8 more than the product of 15 and 12?

a)

$15\times12+8$

b)

$\left(15+12\right)\times8$

c)

$15\times12\times8$

d)

$15\times\left(12+8\right)$

84.

Ursula drew a polygon in which all the angles were obtuse (greater than 90 degrees). What kind of polygon could she have drawn?

a)

trapezoid

b)

parallelogram

c)

triangle

d)

pentagon

85.

Which statement about rectangles and rhombuses is always true?

a)

Both figures are squares

b)

Both figures are quadrilaterals

c)

Both figures have four right angles

d)

Both figures have four congruent sides

86.

Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.
What is the main idea?

a)

Floods can cause a lot of damage.

b)

Floods cause mudslides.

c)

Floods damage houses and roads.

87.

If I wanted to tell how things are alike, I must...

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Compare

b)

Contrast

c)

Guess

d)

Predict

88.

Amy opened the door to the bathroom. “What is that dripping sound? Why is the carpet wet and squishy all around the bathtub? The rest of the carpet is dry. Oh no!”
What is the problem?

a)

The TV is broken.

b)

The bathtub is overflowing.

c)

There is no soap in the bathroom.

d)

The stove was left turned on.

89.

Infer means to look for _____________ in the story and use your knowledge.

a)

clues

b)

characters

c)

setting

d)

theme

90.

Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?

a)

Joannaʼs hair was a little messy when she got to school.

b)

Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.

c)

Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.

d)

Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.

91.

Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.
What is the main idea?

a)

Floods can cause a lot of damage.

b)

Floods cause mudslides.

c)

Floods damage houses and roads.

92.

Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today.
What is the main idea?

a)

Soccer is important at the Olympics.

b)

Soccer is a worldwide sport.

c)

Soccer is also called football.

d)

Soccer is played by men and women.

93.

A questions that asks for supporting details or something that supports an idea is asking for...

a)

an inference

b)

evidence

c)

a selection

d)

a definition

94.

Non-fiction is...

a)

true and informational

b)

not real

95.

Expresses means to

a)

squeeze

b)

go very fast

c)

communicate

d)

listen

96.

Which of the following is NOT another word or synonym for theme?

a)

main idea

b)

moral

c)

lesson

d)

message

97.

In the question, "Which sentence best illustrates Noah's conflict?", illustrates means:

a)

evidence

b)

names

c)

explains

d)

infers

98.

The best way to summarize a non-fiction story is to

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use information from the end of the story

b)

use information from the beginning of the story

c)

Use somebody, wanted, but, so, then

d)

use information from the Beginning, Middle, and End

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Theme is the author's

a)

story

b)

message

c)

characters

d)

setting

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When finding the theme, you have to _________________ because the author will NOT come out and tell you the theme.

a)

predict

b)

natural resource

c)

infer

101.

The central idea is what the story is mostly about.

a)

True

b)

False

102.

Sally hopes her new boss is affable. Her old boss was very cold and grouchy, and it was impossible to talk to him.

a)

female

b)

friendly and polite

c)

unfriendly and impolite

d)

having many years of experience

103.

Kyan creates an awful din when he starts screaming and banging on his toys.

a)

an early dinner

b)

a quiet sound

c)

a loud, disruptive noise

d)

to break objects

104.

IDENTIFY THE MAIN IDEA

Being a clown isn't all fun and games. Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great danger every time they perform. When cowboys dismount or bulls buck them off, rodeo clowns jump in front of the bulls and motion wildly to get their attention. In this way rodeo clowns provide an alternate target, and in doing so protect the rider. Of course, this is a very dangerous thing to do. So you see, sometimes clowning around can be serious business.

a)

Sometimes clowns can mean serious bussiness.

b)

Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.

c)

Cowboys and Rodeo Clowns are constantly in danger.

d)

A Rodeo bull's attention is easily caught by Rodeo clowns.

105.

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.

What is the main idea?

a)

They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.

b)

Soccer players learn how to dribble.

c)

They learn how to work together as teammates.

d)

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

106.

You notice muddy paw prints on the ground in your kitchen and you find a hole in your backyard. What can you infer has happened?

a)

your dog dug a hole in the yard

b)

the rain made a hole in the yard

c)

a strange animal made a hole in your backyard

d)

your dad dug a hole in the backyard

107.

Max was baking some cookies, but then he got an important phone call. He returned a few minutes later to a smoke filled kitchen. What can you infer?

a)

The oven has turned off.

b)

Max forgot about the cookies and they are burning.

c)

A candle was blown out in the kitchen.

d)

The cookies are cooling on the baking pan.

108.

David found a wallet on the ground. He opened up the wallet and saw an old woman’s ID card. David took the wallet to the woman’s house, and returned it to her. What character trait does David demonstrate?

a)

Honest

b)

Friendly

c)

Irritated

d)

Fearless

109.

No one want to play with Lena because she always tells everyone else what to do. She insists that everyone do things her way and will not listen to anyone else's ideas.
Which word best describes Lena?

a)

irresponsible

b)

cruel

c)

bossy

d)

impolite

110.

What is the setting of the passage below?
One summer day, Randolph the Bright slept alone in his room in the castle at Reddington. The light of the morning seeped slowly through his curtains. Randolph blinked against the day, smiling as his dream came to a peaceful conclusion.

a)

winter in a train station of a busy city

b)

a hospital in the future

c)

a summer morning in a castle

d)

a grocery store in the 1980's

111.

If the passage below were set in a snowy park where children were playing, what could you infer?
Lena laughed loudly. "I can't believe you did that!" she said, smiling.

a)

Lena might have been gently hit by a snowball.

b)

Lena might be lost.

c)

Lena might be playing a board game or card game.

d)

Lena might be talking to herself.

112.

"While playing football, Jake broke his bein. For three weeks he wore a cast and needed crutches to help him walk." Based on the context clues, what does bein mean?

a)

A) arm

b)

B) elbow

c)

C) hand

d)

D) leg

113.

An inference is...

a)

text evidence + background knowledge (schema)

b)

making a wild guess

c)

summarising the text

d)

information you can find directly in the text

114.

Based on the graph, how many more students are in the science club than the book club?

a)

20

b)

16

c)

46

d)

18

115.

How many students voted?

a)

13

b)

26

c)

55

d)

42

AASA Practice

Total questions: 115

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