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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: 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 3Mathematics 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 4Verbal Reasoning
Complete the analogy: DOCTOR is to HOSPITAL as TEACHER is to ___
  1. Aschool
  2. Bbakery
  3. Ccourt
  4. Dfarm
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Correct answer: A

The relationship is "worker to their workplace." doctor → hospital, so teacher → school.

Question 5Quantitative Reasoning
Find the missing number: 5 → 25 ; 1 → 1 ; 11 → ___
  1. A117
  2. B121
  3. C122
  4. D123
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Correct answer: B

Each number is squared. 11 × 11 = 121.

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Question 6Mathematics Achievement
There are 5 apples and 4 strawberries. How many MORE apples than strawberries are there?
  1. A5
  2. B4
  3. C1
  4. D9
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Correct answer: C

"How many more" means subtract: 5 − 4 = 1.

Question 7Verbal Reasoning
Complete the analogy: WHEEL is to CAR as TOOTH is to ___
  1. Abird
  2. Bcomb
  3. Chand
  4. Dguitar
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Correct answer: B

The relationship is "part to its whole." wheel → car, so tooth → comb.

Question 8Quantitative Reasoning
Find the missing number: 12 → 9 ; 9 → 6 ; 10 → ___
  1. A6
  2. B7
  3. C4
  4. D5
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Correct answer: B

Each number decreases by 3. 10 − 3 = 7.

Question 9Mathematics Achievement
There are 5 ladybugs and 4 snakes. How many MORE ladybugs than snakes are there?
  1. A1
  2. B4
  3. C9
  4. D5
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Correct answer: A

"How many more" means subtract: 5 − 4 = 1.

Question 10Verbal Reasoning
Complete the analogy: RULER is to MEASURE as BRUSH is to ___
  1. Asew
  2. Bwrite
  3. Cdig
  4. Dpaint
Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: D

The relationship is "tool to what it does." ruler → measure, so brush → paint.

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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