Florida Standards Assessment — Questions and Answers

Question 1: What is the value of the following expression: |40| + |-7|

47 (Correct answer)
−47
−33
33

Correct answer: 47

The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero, always resulting in a non-negative value. Therefore, |40| is 40 and |-7| is 7. Adding these absolute values together, 40 + 7, gives a sum of 47.

Question 2: What is 0.6 written as a fraction in simplest form?

1/6
6/100
6/1
3/5 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 3/5

0.6 equals 6/10, which simplifies to 3/5.

Question 3: What is the surface area of a cube with edge length 3?

27
54 (Correct answer)
36
9

Correct answer: 54

A cube has 6 faces, each 3×3=9, so 6 × 9 = 54.

Question 4: Which number is a factor of 24?

7
5
8 (Correct answer)
9

Correct answer: 8

8 is a factor of 24 because 8 × 3 = 24.

Question 5: Solve for x: 3x + 7 = 22

x = 5 (Correct answer)
x = 6
x = 4
x = 3

Correct answer: x = 5

Subtract 7 from both sides to get 3x = 15, then divide by 3 to get x = 5.

Question 6: Read: "Maria planted seeds in the spring. By summer, tall flowers had grown." What happened first?

It became winter
The flowers died
Tall flowers grew
Maria planted seeds (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Maria planted seeds

Maria planted the seeds in spring before the flowers grew in summer.

Question 7: What number is 100 more than 342?

442 (Correct answer)
352
242
432

Correct answer: 442

Adding 100 changes the hundreds digit: 342 + 100 = 442.

Question 8: Read: 'The fox is known for being clever and quick.' Which two traits describe the fox?

Clever and quick (Correct answer)
Loud and angry
Slow and lazy
Tall and strong

Correct answer: Clever and quick

The sentence directly states the fox is clever and quick.

Question 9: What is the reasonable angle measurement:

35° (Correct answer)
90°
180°
240°

Correct answer: 35°

A 35° angle is an acute angle, meaning it is less than 90°. Visually, it would appear as a relatively narrow opening. The other options represent a straight angle (180°), a reflex angle (240°), or a right angle (90°), which would look significantly different from a typical acute angle shown in a diagram.

Question 10: The reason for something being done is ___________.

compare
structure
problem
purpose (Correct answer)

Correct answer: purpose

Purpose refers to the reason for which something is done or created, or for which something exists. It defines the objective or aim behind an action or an object. Therefore, 'purpose' directly answers what the reason for something being done is, making it the correct choice.

Question 11: What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of 18 and 24?

12
6 (Correct answer)
3
4

Correct answer: 6

The largest number that divides both 18 and 24 is 6.

Question 12: Simplify: 2³ × 2⁴

2⁶
4⁷
2⁷ (Correct answer)
2¹²

Correct answer: 2⁷

When multiplying powers with the same base, add the exponents: 2³ × 2⁴ = 2^(3+4) = 2⁷.

Question 13: In a right triangle, one leg measures 6 and the hypotenuse measures 10. What is the length of the other leg?

8 (Correct answer)
9
4
6

Correct answer: 8

Using the Pythagorean theorem: a² + 6² = 10², so a² = 100 − 36 = 64, and a = 8.

Question 14: What is the mean of the data set 4, 8, 10, 6, 12?

9
10
7
8 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 8

The sum is 40, and 40 ÷ 5 = 8.

Question 15: Which number is equivalent to the fraction 7/20 written as a decimal?

0.35 (Correct answer)
0.27
0.72
0.07

Correct answer: 0.35

7 ÷ 20 = 0.35.

Question 16: Tricia poured 3.48 liters of water into a watering can. She watered her cactus plant with 40 milliliters and her rose plant with 150 milliliters. What's the total amount of water in the watering can now?

1,580 milliliters
329 milliliters
3,290 milliliters (Correct answer)
158 milliliters

Correct answer: 3,290 milliliters

First, convert all measurements to a consistent unit, milliliters. Tricia started with 3.48 liters, which is 3.48 * 1000 = 3480 milliliters. She used 40 milliliters for her cactus and 150 milliliters for her rose, totaling 40 + 150 = 190 milliliters used. To find the remaining amount, subtract the used water from the initial amount: 3480 mL - 190 mL = 3290 milliliters.

Question 17: In narrative writing, which technique best develops a character's internal conflict?

Describing the weather in detail
Listing the character's physical traits
Naming the setting precisely
Revealing the character's conflicting thoughts and emotions (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Revealing the character's conflicting thoughts and emotions

Internal conflict is developed by exposing a character's opposing thoughts, desires, or emotions.

Question 18: The total of A and B is 35. Which equation may be used to calculate the value of B if A =16?

𝐴+16=35
𝐵+16=35 (Correct answer)
𝐵–16=35
𝐴–16=35

Correct answer: 𝐵+16=35

The statement 'The total of A and B is 35' translates to the equation A + B = 35. If A is given as 16, we substitute this value into the equation. This results in 16 + B = 35, or equivalently, B + 16 = 35, which is the equation used to find B.

Question 19: I brought a present for Bridger. I was excited to give it to _______. Choose the best word to fill in the blanks.

I
her
me
him (Correct answer)

Correct answer: him

Correct answer: him "I brought a present for Bridger. I was excited to give it to him."

Question 20: Which is a complete sentence?

The dog barked loudly. (Correct answer)
Running through the field.
Because it rained all day.
After the long game.

Correct answer: The dog barked loudly.

"The dog barked loudly" has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

Question 21: There are 55 blue and 143 red balls. We want to put these balls in certain boxes so that there are the same amount of red balls in each box and there are same number of blue balls in each box. How many boxes will we require?

10
8
11 (Correct answer)
9

Correct answer: 11

To ensure the same number of red balls in each box and the same number of blue balls in each box, the number of boxes must be a common divisor of both 55 and 143. To find the maximum number of such boxes, we determine the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 55 and 143. The factors of 55 are 1, 5, 11, 55, and the factors of 143 are 1, 11, 13, 143, making 11 the GCD. Thus, 11 boxes are required.

Question 22: Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

We packed snacks; but forgot water.
I love reading; especially mysteries.
She ran fast; and won the race.
The storm passed; the sky cleared quickly. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The storm passed; the sky cleared quickly.

A semicolon joins two complete, related independent clauses without a conjunction.

Question 23: Which word correctly completes the sentence: "The cat licked ___ paws."?

it is
it's
its'
its (Correct answer)

Correct answer: its

"Its" is the possessive form showing the paws belong to the cat.

Question 24: Which of the following is an algebraic statement that shows the relationship between a and b.

b = 3a (Correct answer)
a = 3b
a = 1/2 (b)
b = 1/3 (a)

Correct answer: b = 3a

The algebraic statement b = 3a indicates a direct proportional relationship where the value of 'b' is always three times the value of 'a'. This means that for every unit 'a' increases, 'b' increases by three units, maintaining a constant ratio of 3:1 between b and a.

Question 25: A reading room is shown in the diagram.

12 ft
6 ft
20 ft (Correct answer)
50 ft

Correct answer: 20 ft

Without the diagram, we infer this question asks for a specific measurement from the provided visual. The correct answer, 20 ft, would be directly labeled on the diagram or calculable from other given dimensions for the reading room. This requires careful observation and interpretation of the diagram's labels or scale.

Question 26: Pj uses this equation to demonstrate that 56 is 8 times as many as 7. Which of the following is another method to express the equation: 56 = 8 x 7?

56 is 55 plus 1.
56 is 50 plus 6.
56 is 4 times as many as 14.
56 is 7 times as many as 8. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 56 is 7 times as many as 8.

The equation 56 = 8 x 7 demonstrates that 56 is the product of 8 and 7. Due to the commutative property of multiplication, 8 times 7 is the same as 7 times 8. Therefore, '56 is 7 times as many as 8' is another correct way to express this relationship.

Question 27: Which word is an antonym for "ancient"?

Modern (Correct answer)
Aged
Historic
Old

Correct answer: Modern

"Modern" means new or recent, the opposite of "ancient."

Question 28: What is the resolution of a story?

The way the conflict is solved (Correct answer)
The beginning
The main conflict
The setting

Correct answer: The way the conflict is solved

The resolution is the part of the plot where the conflict is resolved.

Question 29: Which inequality best represents 'x is at most 5'?

x ≤ 5 (Correct answer)
x < 5
x > 5
x ≥ 5

Correct answer: x ≤ 5

'At most 5' means x cannot exceed 5, which is expressed as x ≤ 5.

Question 30: Which is the BEST example of a counterclaim in an argument?

A summary of the introduction.
A statement that presents an opposing view the writer then refutes. (Correct answer)
A list of the writer's sources.
A repetition of the writer's main claim.

Correct answer: A statement that presents an opposing view the writer then refutes.

A counterclaim acknowledges the opposing side before addressing it.

Question 31: What is the vertex of f(x) = x² − 4x + 3?

(4, 3)
(−2, −1)
(2, 1)
(2, −1) (Correct answer)

Correct answer: (2, −1)

The x-coordinate of the vertex is x = −b/2a = 4/2 = 2, and f(2) = 4 − 8 + 3 = −1, giving vertex (2, −1).

Question 32: Which equation represents exponential growth?

y = −3x + 2
y = 2x + 5
y = x²
y = 2(1.5)ˣ (Correct answer)

Correct answer: y = 2(1.5)ˣ

Exponential growth has the form y = a · bˣ where b > 1; y = 2(1.5)ˣ fits this pattern.

Question 33: Which is greater: 3/4 or 1/4?

3/4 (Correct answer)
They are equal
1/4
Cannot tell

Correct answer: 3/4

With the same denominator, 3 parts is more than 1 part.

Question 34: Which of the following numbers is an irrational number?

Square root of 81
Square root of 50 (Correct answer)
Square root of 49
Square root of 25

Correct answer: Square root of 50

An irrational number cannot be expressed as a simple fraction and has a non-repeating, non-terminating decimal expansion. The square roots of 49 (which is 7), 25 (which is 5), and 81 (which is 9) are all whole numbers, making them rational. However, the square root of 50 is not a whole number and cannot be simplified to a rational number, making it irrational.

Question 35: While I was walking in the hallway, ________________________________. Which phrase will finish this sentence fragment?

a black cat crossed my path. (Correct answer)
on the way to the library.
giggling to myself.
with my hands in my pockets.

Correct answer: a black cat crossed my path.

Correct answer: a black cat crossed my path. While I was walking in the hallway, a black cat crossed my path.

Question 36: What is the best strategy to summarize a passage?

Write the first paragraph only
Include only the main ideas and key details (Correct answer)
Copy every sentence
Add your own opinions

Correct answer: Include only the main ideas and key details

A good summary restates only the main ideas and most important details briefly.

Question 37: In the term prescription, what is the root word?

tion
scription
scrip (Correct answer)
prescrip

Correct answer: scrip

A root word is the basic part of a word that carries its core meaning, without prefixes or suffixes. In 'prescription,' the root word is 'scrip,' which comes from Latin and means 'to write.' The prefix 'pre-' means 'before,' and the suffix '-tion' indicates an action or state, so 'prescription' literally means 'something written beforehand.'

Question 38: Factor the trinomial: x² + 5x + 6

(x − 2)(x − 3)
(x + 2)(x + 3) (Correct answer)
(x + 1)(x + 6)
(x + 3)(x + 4)

Correct answer: (x + 2)(x + 3)

Find two numbers that multiply to 6 and add to 5; those are 2 and 3, giving (x + 2)(x + 3).

Question 39: Which expression is equivalent to 6(x + 2)?

6x + 8
6x + 2
6x + 12 (Correct answer)
x + 12

Correct answer: 6x + 12

Distribute 6 to each term: 6 × x + 6 × 2 = 6x + 12.

Question 40: If a function pairs each input with exactly one output, the relation is called a what?

Function (Correct answer)
Variable
Constant
Proportion

Correct answer: Function

A function assigns exactly one output to each input.

Question 41: Which word is an antonym for 'ancient'?

Historic
Modern (Correct answer)
Old
Aged

Correct answer: Modern

'Modern' means new or recent, the opposite of 'ancient.'

Question 42: Which sentence is written in the active voice?

The new policy had been approved.
Approval was given to the new policy.
The new policy was approved by the committee.
The committee approved the new policy. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The committee approved the new policy.

In active voice the subject performs the action of the verb.

Question 43: If one pencil costs 25 cents, how much do 4 pencils cost?

$0.50
$0.75
$1.25
$1.00 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: $1.00

Four quarters of 25 cents make 100 cents, or $1.00.

Question 44: What is the probability of rolling an even number on a standard six-sided die?

2/3
1/3
1/2 (Correct answer)
1/6

Correct answer: 1/2

There are 3 even numbers (2, 4, 6) out of 6 outcomes, so 3/6 = 1/2.

Question 45: How do I put into words the monster I've worked so hard to create? In every aspect, he was terrifying. My thoughts were so erratic that I imagined I saw him everywhere. When at last I encountered him again, he said, "Remember, you have made me bigger and more powerful than you. Do not try to harm me. Be kind to me, as you should. Remember that I am your creature. I ought to be your son, but you rejected me for no reason. I was once good and kind, but everywhere I went people hated and feared me because of my hideous appearance. Misery has made me evil." Which of the following statements is NOT true about the monster?

He was strong.
He was large.
He was frightening.
He was gentle. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: He was gentle.

The passage describes the monster as 'terrifying,' 'bigger and more powerful,' and states that 'people hated and feared me because of my hideous appearance.' While he claims he 'was once good and kind,' the current description and the fear he instills do not portray him as gentle in the context of the story's present events.

Question 46: When analyzing a poem, the term 'enjambment' refers to:

The rhythmic pattern of stressed syllables
A comparison using 'like' or 'as'
The repetition of beginning consonant sounds
A line of poetry continuing into the next without a pause (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A line of poetry continuing into the next without a pause

Enjambment occurs when a sentence or thought runs over from one line of verse to the next without terminal punctuation.

Question 47: What are the solutions of x² − 9 = 0?

x = −3 only
x = ±3 (Correct answer)
x = ±9
x = 3 only

Correct answer: x = ±3

x² = 9 gives x = √9 = ±3, so both x = 3 and x = −3 are solutions.

Question 48: Which of the following is a complete sentence?

Three or four miles down the highway at the traffic light.
The money stolen from the largest bank in city.
The road leads to the state assembly building. (Correct answer)
Because he waited too long to call for help.

Correct answer: The road leads to the state assembly building.

A complete sentence must contain a subject and a predicate (verb phrase) and express a complete thought. Option A, 'The road leads to the state assembly building,' has 'The road' as its subject and 'leads to the state assembly building' as its predicate, forming a grammatically complete and meaningful statement. The other options are sentence fragments lacking a main verb or a complete independent clause.

Question 49: Faye was three times as old as Eddie five years ago. How old is Faye today, if Eddie is ten years old?

8
12
4
20 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 20

First, determine Eddie's age five years ago by subtracting 5 from his current age: 10 - 5 = 5 years old. Faye was three times as old as Eddie at that time, so Faye was 3 * 5 = 15 years old five years ago. To find Faye's age today, add 5 years to her age from five years ago: 15 + 5 = 20 years old.

Question 50: Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe to show possession?

The dog's bone was buried in the yard. (Correct answer)
The dog's ran across the field.
The dogs bone was buried in the yard.
The dogs' was happy.

Correct answer: The dog's bone was buried in the yard.

'Dog's' uses an apostrophe to show the bone belongs to the dog.

Question 51: What is the next number in the pattern: 3, 9, 27, ...?

72
54
81 (Correct answer)
33

Correct answer: 81

Each number is multiplied by 3, so 27 × 3 = 81.

Question 52: Which of the following statements is the most grammatically correct?

I don't think my dad's hat will fit me. (Correct answer)
I don't think my dads hat will fit me.
I don't think my dads' hat will fit me.
I dont think my dads hat will fit me.

Correct answer: I don't think my dad's hat will fit me.

The introductory clause 'While I was walking in the hallway' is a dependent clause and requires an independent clause to form a complete sentence. Option B, 'a black cat crossed my path,' provides a complete subject ('a black cat') and a complete predicate ('crossed my path'), thus completing the sentence grammatically. The other options are fragments or phrases that do not form an independent clause.

Question 53: A ratio of 3:5 represents boys to girls in a class. If there are 9 boys, how many girls are there?

15 (Correct answer)
5
12
18

Correct answer: 15

Multiply both parts by 3 since 3 × 3 = 9, so girls = 5 × 3 = 15.

Question 54: What is the y-intercept of the line y = 3x − 4?

4
−4 (Correct answer)
3
−3

Correct answer: −4

In slope-intercept form y = mx + b, the y-intercept is b, which is −4.

Question 55: Keith consumes a bowl of cereal for three of his four daily meals. In eight days, he finishes two gallons of milk. For one bowl of cereal, how much milk does Keith use? (Assume he only takes milk when he eats cereal.)

One-sixth of a gallon of milk
One cup of milk
Two cups of milk
One-twelfth of a gallon of milk (Correct answer)

Correct answer: One-twelfth of a gallon of milk

In 8 days, Keith eats 3/4 of his 4 daily meals as cereal, which totals (8 days * 4 meals/day * 3/4) = 24 bowls of cereal. Since he consumes 2 gallons of milk over these 24 bowls, the amount of milk per bowl of cereal is 2 gallons / 24 bowls, which simplifies to 1/12 of a gallon per bowl.

Question 56: Cris chose a hat that matched her own. Which word can be substituted for the underlined one?

She (Correct answer)
My
Her
I

Correct answer: She

The underlined word 'Cris' is a proper noun referring to a female person and acts as the subject of the sentence. The pronoun that correctly substitutes for a female subject is 'She.' 'My,' 'I,' and 'Her' are grammatically incorrect in this context as they are possessive, first-person, or object pronouns, respectively.

Question 57: Which word means almost the same as "brave"?

Gentle
Courageous (Correct answer)
Lazy
Fearful

Correct answer: Courageous

"Courageous" means showing bravery, just like "brave."

Question 58: What is one half of 48?

16
12
24 (Correct answer)
32

Correct answer: 24

Half of 48 is 24 because 48 ÷ 2 = 24.

Question 59: What is the function of a concluding paragraph in an essay?

To restate the thesis and summarize key points. (Correct answer)
To begin a completely different argument.
To list every source in detail.
To introduce brand-new evidence and claims.

Correct answer: To restate the thesis and summarize key points.

A conclusion wraps up by reinforcing the thesis and main ideas.

Question 60: Which sentence correctly uses a colon?

She packed three items: a map, a flashlight, and water. (Correct answer)
She packed: three items a map a flashlight and water.
She packed three items a map a flashlight and: water.
She packed three items, a map: a flashlight and water.

Correct answer: She packed three items: a map, a flashlight, and water.

A colon introduces a list after a complete independent clause.

Florida Standards Assessment

The Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) measures student achievement in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics for grades 3–10. ELA assessments cover reading comprehension and writing, while Math assessments cover grade-level number sense, algebra, geometry, and data analysis. The FSA was administered annually in Florida from 2015 through spring 2022, before transitioning to the FAST assessment system.

Questions

80 min

Time Limit

70%

To Pass

Checking for saved progress...

Exam Rules

You can skip questions and return to them later
Flag questions for review before submitting
No feedback shown until you submit the entire exam
Unanswered questions count as wrong — answer everything
10 pretest questions are mixed in and don't affect your score
Timer auto-submits when time runs out
Your progress is auto-saved every 30 seconds