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Free ISEE practice test — Grade 4

10 original ISEE-style questions for Grade 4, with answers and full explanations. No signup needed.

These free ISEE-style questions practice verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, reading, and math achievement — the four scored ISEE sections.

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Question 1Verbal Reasoning
Complete the analogy: BAKER is to BAKERY as ACTOR is to ___
  1. Acourt
  2. Bstage
  3. Cship
  4. Dcockpit
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Correct answer: B

The relationship is "worker to their workplace." baker → bakery, so actor → stage.

Question 2Quantitative Reasoning
Find the missing number: 6 → 3 ; 10 → 5 ; 16 → ___
  1. A9
  2. B6
  3. C12
  4. D8
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Correct answer: D

Each number is halved (÷2). 16 ÷ 2 = 8.

Question 3Mathematics Achievement
There are 3 motorcycles. There are four times as many ships. How many ships?
  1. A15
  2. B7
  3. C6
  4. D12
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Correct answer: D

Four times as many means 3 × 4 = 12.

Question 4Verbal Reasoning
Complete the analogy: FLOAT is to SINK as PUSH is to ___
  1. Aanswer
  2. Bstand
  3. Ccry
  4. Dpull
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Correct answer: D

The relationship is "action to its opposite." float → sink, so push → pull.

Question 5Quantitative Reasoning
Find the missing number: 12 → 144 ; 11 → 121 ; 5 → ___
  1. A29
  2. B22
  3. C25
  4. D24
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Correct answer: C

Each number is squared. 5 × 5 = 25.

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Question 6Mathematics Achievement
At the park there are 7 flamingos and 5 chicks. How many are there altogether?
  1. A35
  2. B13
  3. C12
  4. D2
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Correct answer: C

Add the two groups together: 7 + 5 = 12.

Question 7Verbal Reasoning
Complete the analogy: ASK is to ANSWER as PUSH is to ___
  1. Asink
  2. Bgo
  3. Cpull
  4. Dcatch
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Correct answer: C

The relationship is "action to its opposite." ask → answer, so push → pull.

Question 8Quantitative Reasoning
Find the missing number: 4 → 12 ; 3 → 9 ; 12 → ___
  1. A40
  2. B37
  3. C36
  4. D32
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Correct answer: C

Each number is multiplied by 3. 12 × 3 = 36.

Question 9Mathematics Achievement
There are 8 eggs and 7 mushrooms. How many MORE eggs than mushrooms are there?
  1. A1
  2. B8
  3. C15
  4. D7
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Correct answer: A

"How many more" means subtract: 8 − 7 = 1.

Question 10Verbal Reasoning
Complete the analogy: WIN is to LOSE as FLOAT is to ___
  1. Atake
  2. Bgo
  3. Csink
  4. Danswer
Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: C

The relationship is "action to its opposite." win → lose, so float → sink.

ISEE FAQ

Which ISEE level will my child take?

Primary for grades 2–4 applicants, Lower for 5–6, Middle for 7–8, and Upper for 9–12 — based on the grade being applied to.

How is the ISEE scored?

Each section receives a stanine from 1–9 comparing your child to other applicants of the same grade; many schools consider 5+ solid and 7+ strong.

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