CogAT Cognitive Abilities Test (Form 8) — Questions and Answers

Question 1: Which word does NOT belong: Copper, Iron, Gold, Granite?

Gold
Granite (Correct answer)
Iron
Copper

Correct answer: Granite

Copper, iron, and gold are metals, while granite is a rock.

Question 2: Take a look at the top two images. In some manner, they are linked. Now look at the form in the bottom left box and figure out which answer corresponds with it to produce the same shape relationship as the top two boxes.

The first image on bottom of the bubble (Correct answer)
The fourth image on bottom of the bubble
The second image on bottom of the bubble
The third image on bottom of the bubble

Correct answer: The first image on bottom of the bubble

This question requires identifying the specific transformation or relationship between the first two shapes (e.g., rotation, reflection, addition/subtraction of elements, change in shading). Once that rule is established, it must be applied to the third shape to find the corresponding fourth shape. The correct answer is the one that maintains this exact visual relationship, demonstrating analogical reasoning.

Question 3: If a black square transforms into a white circle, and a black triangle transforms into a white square, what does a black pentagon transform into?

White pentagon (Correct answer)
Black circle
White hexagon
White triangle

Correct answer: White pentagon

The pattern involves keeping the shape the same while changing the color from black to white.

Question 4: A paper is folded in half and a hole is punched right at one end of the crease (on the edge). When unfolded, the result is:

Two holes far apart
A single half-hole notch on that edge (Correct answer)
Four corner holes
No mark

Correct answer: A single half-hole notch on that edge

Punching at the crease's edge leaves a single notch on the paper's outer edge after unfolding.

Question 5: What is the missing number in this pattern? 3, 9, 27, 81, ?

162
324
729
243 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 243

Each number is multiplied by 3 to get the next number in the sequence. 81 × 3 = 243.

Question 6: Puppy is to dog as kitten is to ____?

Mouse
Cow
Lamb
Cat (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Cat

A puppy is a baby dog and a kitten is a baby cat.

Question 7: Which of these would be used by a baby?

A) (Correct answer)
D)
B)
C)

Correct answer: A)

The correct answer, A, depicts an object typically used by or for a baby, such as a pacifier, bottle, or rattle. This question tests general knowledge and the ability to associate items with specific user groups or life stages. It requires recognizing common baby-related items.

Question 8: Which number completes the pattern: 2, 5, 10, 17, ___?

26 (Correct answer)
20
24
22

Correct answer: 26

The gaps grow by odd numbers (3, 5, 7, 9), so 17 + 9 = 26.

Question 9: Which word means almost the same as 'enormous'?

fast
tiny
quiet
huge (Correct answer)

Correct answer: huge

Enormous means very large, the same as huge.

Question 10: Sam has 15 marbles and gives away 6. How many are left?

10
11
9 (Correct answer)
8

Correct answer: 9

15 minus 6 equals 9 marbles left.

Question 11: After running the race, the athlete was ___ and needed to rest.

joyful only
frozen
tired (Correct answer)
hungry only

Correct answer: tired

Hard physical effort makes a person tired and in need of rest.

Question 12: Which word does NOT belong with the others: Democrat, Republic, Monarchy, Dictatorship?

Democrat (Correct answer)
Republic
Dictatorship
Monarchy

Correct answer: Democrat

Republic, Monarchy, and Dictatorship are all types of government systems, while Democrat is a political party member.

Question 13: If a movie starts at 3:45 and lasts 1 hour 30 minutes, when does it end?

4:15
5:30
5:00
5:15 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 5:15

3:45 plus 1 hour 30 minutes equals 5:15.

Question 14: Pencil is to write as scissors is to ___?

Glue
Cut (Correct answer)
Draw
Paint

Correct answer: Cut

You write with a pencil and cut with scissors.

Question 15: A rope is cut into 4 equal pieces and each piece is 3 feet long. How long was the rope?

16 feet
9 feet
12 feet (Correct answer)
7 feet

Correct answer: 12 feet

4 pieces times 3 feet each equals 12 feet.

Question 16: A paper folded into quarters has a hole punched midway along one folded edge (not at a corner). How many holes appear unfolded?

6
4 (Correct answer)
2
3

Correct answer: 4

Four layers and a single punch give four holes, mirrored across both fold lines.

Question 17: In a matrix, each figure gains one extra side as you move down a column. A triangle is on top and a square is in the middle. What is at the bottom?

A hexagon
A circle
A pentagon (Correct answer)
A square

Correct answer: A pentagon

Adding one side to a square (4 sides) gives a pentagon (5 sides).

Question 18: Carrots and green peas are ______________.

vegetables (Correct answer)
animals
fruits
shoes

Correct answer: vegetables

This is a categorization question based on general knowledge. Carrots and green peas are both well-known examples of vegetables, which are edible plants or parts of plants. This question tests the ability to correctly categorize common food items based on their botanical or culinary classification.

Question 19: Which word does NOT belong with the others?

Square
Triangle
Pentagon
Circle (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Circle

A circle has no straight sides or angles, while the others are polygons.

Question 20: If unfolding reveals holes that are mirror images across two perpendicular lines, the paper was folded:

Twice along perpendicular creases (Correct answer)
Three times
Once
Diagonally

Correct answer: Twice along perpendicular creases

Mirror symmetry across two perpendicular lines indicates two perpendicular folds (a quarter fold).

Question 21: Look at the pattern: 1, 3, 5, 7, ?. What comes next?

11
9 (Correct answer)
10
8

Correct answer: 9

These are odd numbers increasing by 2, so 7 + 2 = 9.

Question 22: What number comes next in the series: 0, 3, 8, 15, 24, __?

36
33
32
35 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 35

Each term equals n²−1 (0=1−1, 3=4−1, 8=9−1, 15=16−1, 24=25−1), so the next is 36−1=35.

Question 23: Sentence completion: Despite the storm, the hikers remained ___ and continued upward.

frozen
determined (Correct answer)
delicious
absent

Correct answer: determined

Continuing upward despite a storm shows the hikers were determined.

Question 24: A matrix shows a small shape moving from the top-left to the top-right of a box across the row. Where is the shape in the missing final box?

Center
Top-left
Bottom-right (Correct answer)
Top-right

Correct answer: Bottom-right

Following the clockwise movement pattern, the shape lands at the bottom-right.

Question 25: When putting on makeup, which of these would a lady use?

C)
D)
B)
A) (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A)

The correct answer, A, represents an item commonly associated with applying makeup, such as a brush, lipstick, or compact. This question assesses general knowledge and the ability to identify objects based on their typical use. It requires recognizing the function of common household or personal items.

Question 26: Which word does NOT belong with the others: Robin, Eagle, Sparrow, Salmon?

Salmon (Correct answer)
Robin
Eagle
Sparrow

Correct answer: Salmon

Robin, Eagle, and Sparrow are all birds, while Salmon is a fish.

Question 27: When a diagonally folded square is punched once off the crease, the two resulting holes are symmetric about:

The diagonal line (Correct answer)
A vertical line
The center point only
A horizontal line

Correct answer: The diagonal line

A diagonal fold reflects the punch across the diagonal, so the holes mirror about that diagonal.

Question 28: WARM : HOT :: _ : _

Correct : Incorrect
Light : Dark
Breeze : Gale (Correct answer)
Summer : Winter

Correct answer: Breeze : Gale

The relationship is one of degree or intensity. Hot is a higher degree of warm. Similarly, a gale is a higher degree of a breeze.

Question 29: Choose the best word to complete the sentence: "The dog wagged its tail when it saw the _____."

Ball
Bone (Correct answer)
Mirror
Bird

Correct answer: Bone

Dogs commonly wag their tails when they are excited, and bones are often associated with their excitement.

Question 30: A matrix shows a figure that flips upside down across each row. If the bottom-left is an upright triangle, what is the missing figure?

A sideways triangle
An upside-down triangle (Correct answer)
An upright triangle
A square

Correct answer: An upside-down triangle

A vertical flip turns the upright triangle upside down.

Question 31: What number comes next in the series: 2, 4, 6, 8, __?

10 (Correct answer)
11
9
12

Correct answer: 10

Each number increases by 2, so after 8 comes 10.

Question 32: Bird is to fly as fish is to ____.

walk
swim (Correct answer)
crawl
jump

Correct answer: swim

A bird moves by flying, and a fish moves by swimming.

Question 33: The mechanic ___ the broken car so it would run again.

parked
painted only
repaired (Correct answer)
washed only

Correct answer: repaired

A mechanic repairs a broken car to make it run.

Question 34: Which word does NOT belong with the others: Copper, Silver, Gold, Granite?

Gold
Granite (Correct answer)
Copper
Silver

Correct answer: Granite

Copper, Silver, and Gold are metals, while Granite is a type of rock.

Question 35: Hand is to glove as foot is to ____.

sock
leg
shoe (Correct answer)
toe

Correct answer: shoe

A glove covers a hand, and a shoe covers a foot.

Question 36: Obsolete is to Modern as Dilapidated is to:

Old
Destroyed
Abandoned
Renovated (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Renovated

"Obsolete" is the opposite of "modern," just as "dilapidated" (in poor condition) is the opposite of "renovated" (restored to good condition). The relationship is based on opposites.

Question 37: Which number comes next: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, ___?

13 (Correct answer)
11
12
10

Correct answer: 13

Each number is the sum of the two before it, so 5 + 8 = 13.

Question 38: Map is to Directions as Clock is to:

Hands
Time (Correct answer)
Numbers
Alarm

Correct answer: Time

A map helps provide directions, just as a clock is used to indicate time. The relationship is based on the primary purpose of each object.

Question 39: Quiet is to loud as dark is to ____?

Light (Correct answer)
Night
Black
Deep

Correct answer: Light

Quiet and loud are opposites, just like dark and light.

Question 40: What number comes next in the series: 2, 5, 8, 11, __?

13
16
14 (Correct answer)
15

Correct answer: 14

Each number increases by 3, so after 11 comes 14.

Question 41: Which word does NOT belong with the others: Brave, Courageous, Fearless, Timid?

Courageous
Brave
Timid (Correct answer)
Fearless

Correct answer: Timid

Brave, Courageous, and Fearless all mean not afraid, while Timid means easily frightened.

Question 42: A matrix combines a shape's outline with a fill color from a second shape. The bottom row shows a square outline and a black fill. What is the result?

A black circle
A black square (Correct answer)
An empty square
A white square

Correct answer: A black square

The square outline takes the black fill, making a black square.

Question 43: Author is to book as composer is to ____?

Theater
Stage
Song (Correct answer)
Piano

Correct answer: Song

An author creates a book and a composer creates a song.

Question 44: Column A: 100 ÷ 4 | Column B: 6 × 4 — Which statement is true?

Column A equals Column B
Cannot be determined
Column B is greater
Column A is greater (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Column A is greater

100 ÷ 4 = 25 and 6 × 4 = 24, so Column A is greater by 1.

Question 45: A paper folded once has a hole punched in the upper-left of the folded sheet. After a left-to-right unfold, how are the two holes arranged?

Mirror images across the fold line (Correct answer)
Diagonally opposite corners
Stacked vertically
Both in the same spot

Correct answer: Mirror images across the fold line

Unfolding reflects the punched hole across the fold line, producing a mirror-image pair.

Question 46: What number comes next in the following series? 5, 11, 17, 23, ?

30
29 (Correct answer)
28
27

Correct answer: 29

The pattern in this series is to add 6 to the previous number to get the next number. 5 + 6 = 11; 11 + 6 = 17; 17 + 6 = 23. Therefore, the next number is 23 + 6 = 29.

Question 47: Island is to Ocean as Oasis is to:

Desert (Correct answer)
Forest
Mountain
River

Correct answer: Desert

An island is a small area of land surrounded by an ocean, just as an oasis is a small area of water and vegetation surrounded by a desert.

Question 48: A paper is folded in half left-to-right, then top-to-bottom, and one hole is punched in the inner corner where folds meet. When unfolded, the four holes form:

A line along one edge
A single hole
A small cluster near the center (Correct answer)
A wide ring near the corners

Correct answer: A small cluster near the center

Punching at the inner meeting corner places all four holes close together around the center.

Question 49: A paper is folded in half top to bottom, and a hole is punched exactly on the folded crease. After unfolding, where is the hole located?

Two holes, one in each half
One hole on the center crease line (Correct answer)
No holes appear
Four holes near the corners

Correct answer: One hole on the center crease line

Punching directly on the fold line places a single hole centered on the crease when unfolded.

Question 50: Conductor is to orchestra as ___ is to team.

Fan
Opponent
Player
Coach (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Coach

The relationship is one of leadership and direction. A conductor leads and directs an orchestra. Similarly, a coach leads and directs a team.

Question 51: Eye is to see as ear is to ____?

Hear (Correct answer)
Smell
Touch
Taste

Correct answer: Hear

An eye is used to see and an ear is used to hear.

Question 52: An unfolded paper shows four holes arranged in a rectangle, all equally far from the center. The paper was folded:

Once only
Diagonally once
Into quarters (Correct answer)
Three times

Correct answer: Into quarters

A symmetric rectangle of four holes around the center is the signature of a quarter (two-fold) pattern.

Question 53: If all Bloops are Razzies and all Razzies are Lazzies, then all Bloops are definitely ___?

Lazzies (Correct answer)
Only Razzies
Not Lazzies
Neither

Correct answer: Lazzies

Since Bloops are Razzies and Razzies are Lazzies, Bloops must be Lazzies.

Question 54: If every Glip is a Florn, and all Florns are blue, what color is a Glip?

Red
Blue (Correct answer)
Unknown
Green

Correct answer: Blue

Since Glips are Florns and Florns are blue, a Glip must be blue.

Question 55: Column A: 4 × 6 | Column B: 3 × 8 — Which statement is true?

Column A is greater
Cannot be determined
Column B is greater
Column A equals Column B (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Column A equals Column B

4 × 6 = 24 and 3 × 8 = 24, so both columns are equal.

Question 56: Which word does NOT belong: Hammer, Saw, Wrench, Apple?

Saw
Hammer
Wrench
Apple (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Apple

Hammer, saw, and wrench are tools, while apple is a fruit.

Question 57: Which one does NOT belong: apple, banana, carrot, grape?

Carrot (Correct answer)
Apple
Grape
Banana

Correct answer: Carrot

A carrot is a vegetable while the others are fruits.

Question 58: What number comes next in the series: 10, 13, 17, 22, __?

30
27
26
28 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 28

The differences increase by 1 each time (3, 4, 5, 6), so add 6 to 22 to get 28.

Question 59: Column A: 7 × 8 | Column B: 6 × 9 — Which statement is true?

Column A equals Column B
Column B is greater
Cannot be determined
Column A is greater (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Column A is greater

7 × 8 = 56 and 6 × 9 = 54, so Column A is greater by 2.

Question 60: Which word does not belong in the group?

Dog
Bird
Chair (Correct answer)
Cat

Correct answer: Chair

The words 'Cat,' 'Dog,' and 'Bird' are all types of animals, representing living creatures. 'Chair,' however, is an inanimate object used for sitting. Therefore, 'Chair' is the word that does not fit the category of living creatures that the other words represent.

Question 61: Verbal classification: Maple, oak, birch, and pine are all types of ___?

Fruits
Trees (Correct answer)
Birds
Flowers

Correct answer: Trees

Maple, oak, birch, and pine are all trees.

Question 62: Despite her ___ nature, the diplomat was a fierce and effective negotiator, often surprising her counterparts.

boisterous
mild (Correct answer)
gregarious
candid

Correct answer: mild

The word 'Despite' signals a contrast between the diplomat's nature and her negotiation style. 'Fierce and effective' is contrasted by a gentle or calm characteristic. 'Mild' provides the best contrast to 'fierce'.

Question 63: Bird is to nest as bee is to ____?

Hive (Correct answer)
Den
Burrow
Web

Correct answer: Hive

A bird lives in a nest and a bee lives in a hive.

Question 64: In a standard Figure Matrix problem, a 2x2 grid is presented with one empty cell. What is the primary task for the test-taker?

To fold the paper mentally and determine the resulting pattern.
To count the total number of shapes in the grid.
To identify the figure that is most different from the others.
To determine the relationship between the figures in the first row and apply that same relationship to the second row to find the missing figure. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: To determine the relationship between the figures in the first row and apply that same relationship to the second row to find the missing figure.

The core of a Figure Matrices question is to discern the logical transformation or relationship between the first pair of figures (horizontally) and then apply that identical logic to the third figure to correctly identify the missing fourth figure.

Question 65: In a matrix, the number of inner lines doubles across the row. The bottom row shows a box with 1 line then a blank. What completes it?

An empty box
A box with 1 line
A box with 3 lines
A box with 2 lines (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A box with 2 lines

Doubling 1 line gives 2 lines.

Question 66: Which number completes the pattern: 100, 90, 81, 73, ___?

66 (Correct answer)
65
64
67

Correct answer: 66

The amount subtracted decreases by one each time (10, 9, 8, 7), so 73 - 7 = 66.

Question 67: Which shape has three sides?

Circle
Rectangle
Square
Triangle (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Triangle

A triangle has exactly three sides.

Question 68: A matrix shows a shape and its color swapping between two shapes across the row. If the bottom-left is a black circle and white square pair, what completes a swap?

Two white shapes
Two black shapes
A white circle and black square (Correct answer)
A black circle and white square

Correct answer: A white circle and black square

Swapping the colors flips the circle to white and the square to black.

Question 69: The bakery smelled wonderful because fresh bread was being ___.

painted
buried
frozen
baked (Correct answer)

Correct answer: baked

Baking bread creates a pleasant smell.

Question 70: We used an ___ to keep the food cold during the picnic.

oven
fan heater
lamp
ice cooler (Correct answer)

Correct answer: ice cooler

An ice cooler keeps food cold outdoors.

Question 71: What fraction of the alphabet's first 10 letters are vowels (a, e, i)?

2/10
4/10
3/10 (Correct answer)
1/10

Correct answer: 3/10

Among a-j the vowels are a, e, and i, so 3 out of 10.

Question 72: What number is missing? 3, 6, 9, ?, 15

11
10
13
12 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 12

The pattern counts up by 3, so 9 + 3 = 12.

Question 73: Tom has twice as many stickers as Ann. If Ann has 14, how many does Tom have?

42
7
16
28 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 28

Twice 14 is 14 × 2 = 28.

Question 74: Book is to Reading as Fork is to ___?

Eating (Correct answer)
Spoon
Kitchen
Metal

Correct answer: Eating

A book is used for reading, just as a fork is used for eating.

Question 75: The detective looked for ___ to solve the mystery.

blankets
clues (Correct answer)
snacks
balloons

Correct answer: clues

Detectives gather clues to solve mysteries.

Question 76: A balance shows 4 + 4 on one side and 2 + ? on the other. What number balances it?

7
4
6 (Correct answer)
5

Correct answer: 6

4 + 4 = 8 and 2 + 6 = 8, so both sides match.

Question 77: Verbal analogy: Painful is to soothing as rough is to ___?

Bumpy
Hard
Sharp
Smooth (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Smooth

Painful and soothing are opposites, just as rough and smooth are opposites.

Question 78: What number comes next in the series: 1, 2, 6, 24, __?

48
96
120 (Correct answer)
100

Correct answer: 120

Each term is multiplied by the next whole number (×1, ×2, ×3, ×4, ×5), so 24 × 5 = 120.

Question 79: A square paper is folded in half vertically. Then, a second fold is made, bringing the bottom edge up to meet the top edge. A single hole is punched in the bottom-left corner of the resulting rectangle. Where will the holes appear on the unfolded paper?

Two holes, one in the bottom-left and one in the bottom-right corner.
Two holes, one in the bottom-left and one in the top-left corner. (Correct answer)
Four holes, one in each corner of the paper.
One hole in the bottom-left corner.

Correct answer: Two holes, one in the bottom-left and one in the top-left corner.

The first fold (vertical) is a standard fold. The second fold (bottom to top) creates a crease in the middle. The hole is punched through the two layers in the bottom-left. When the second fold is undone (unfolding top to bottom), the existing hole remains in the bottom-left, and a new hole appears in the top-left, mirrored across the horizontal fold line. The first fold doesn't affect the vertical position of these holes.

Question 80: She put on her ___ because the weather was very cold.

coat (Correct answer)
swimsuit
sunglasses
sandals

Correct answer: coat

A coat keeps you warm in cold weather.

Question 81: Shoe is to foot as hat is to ____?

Leg
Head (Correct answer)
Neck
Hand

Correct answer: Head

A shoe goes on a foot and a hat goes on a head.

Question 82: Which word does NOT belong with the others: January, March, April, Spring?

March
April
Spring (Correct answer)
January

Correct answer: Spring

January, March, and April are months, while Spring is a season.

Question 83: Which pair shows the same relationship as 'big : small'?

wet : dry (Correct answer)
tall : high
loud : noisy
fast : quick

Correct answer: wet : dry

Wet and dry are opposites, just like big and small.

Question 84: A balance has 9 on the left and 4 + ? on the right. What number makes it balance?

5 (Correct answer)
4
6
3

Correct answer: 5

4 + 5 = 9, matching the left side.

Question 85: Jell went to the stadium to see _______________.

football (Correct answer)
movie
car
lion

Correct answer: football

A stadium is a large outdoor arena primarily used for sporting events and concerts. Among the given options, 'football' is the activity most commonly associated with and performed in a stadium. Therefore, it is the most logical completion for the sentence.

Question 86: Up is to down as in is to ___?

Out (Correct answer)
Over
Around
Under

Correct answer: Out

Up and down are opposites, and in and out are opposites.

Question 87: Which word does NOT belong: red, blue, green, square?

square (Correct answer)
red
green
blue

Correct answer: square

Square is a shape, while the others are colors.

Question 88: Which word does NOT belong with the others: Whisper, Shout, Mumble, Glare?

Mumble
Shout
Whisper
Glare (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Glare

Whisper, Shout, and Mumble are all ways of speaking, while Glare is a way of looking.

Question 89: Up is to down as left is to ___?

Over
Top
Side
Right (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Right

Up and down are opposites, just like left and right.

Question 90: Sentence completion: The hikers were ___ after climbing the steep trail for hours.

Punctual
Curious
Generous
Exhausted (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Exhausted

Hours of steep climbing would make hikers exhausted.

Question 91: Which number is the biggest?

9 (Correct answer)
3
7
5

Correct answer: 9

Nine is the largest of these numbers.

Question 92: A square is folded in half twice (into quarters), then one hole is punched. How many holes appear when fully unfolded?

3
4 (Correct answer)
8
2

Correct answer: 4

Two folds create four layers, so one punch produces four holes.

Question 93: Which word completes the analogy: Loud is to quiet as fast is to ___?

Quick
Speedy
Late
Slow (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Slow

Loud and quiet are opposites, and the opposite of fast is slow.

Question 94: Beacon is to Lighthouse as Compass is to:

Direction
GPS
Navigation (Correct answer)
Map

Correct answer: Navigation

A beacon helps guide sailors via a lighthouse, just as a compass aids in navigation. The relationship is based on purpose.

Question 95: The puppy was very ___, so it chewed on every shoe it found.

silent
still
playful (Correct answer)
sleepy

Correct answer: playful

A playful puppy is active and chews on things.

Question 96: If a heart equals 6, what do two hearts minus 2 equal?

12
14
10 (Correct answer)
8

Correct answer: 10

6 + 6 = 12, and 12 − 2 = 10.

Question 97: If a week has 7 days, how many days are in two weeks?

12
15
13
14 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 14

Seven plus seven equals fourteen days.

Question 98: Consider a figure matrix where the top row shows a large circle with a horizontal line through it, which transforms into a large circle with a vertical line through it. The bottom row begins with a large square with a diagonal line from top-left to bottom-right. How would this figure transform to complete the matrix?

A large square with a diagonal line from top-right to bottom-left. (Correct answer)
A large circle with a diagonal line from top-right to bottom-left.
A large square with a vertical line through it.
A small square with a diagonal line from top-left to bottom-right.

Correct answer: A large square with a diagonal line from top-right to bottom-left.

The rule shown in the top row is a 90-degree rotation of the line inside the shape, while the outer shape remains unchanged. Applying this to the bottom row, the diagonal line inside the square rotates 90 degrees, changing its orientation from top-left to bottom-right, to top-right to bottom-left. The square itself does not change.

Question 99: Which word does NOT belong with the others: Triangle, Square, Circle, Pyramid?

Triangle
Pyramid (Correct answer)
Square
Circle

Correct answer: Pyramid

Triangle, Square, and Circle are 2D shapes, while Pyramid is a 3D solid.

Question 100: Which one does NOT belong: triangle, circle, square, cube?

Circle
Triangle
Cube (Correct answer)
Square

Correct answer: Cube

A cube is a 3-D solid while the others are flat shapes.

Question 101: Column A: 150 ÷ 6 | Column B: 4 × 6 — Which statement is true?

Column A is greater (Correct answer)
Column A equals Column B
Column B is greater
Cannot be determined

Correct answer: Column A is greater

150 ÷ 6 = 25 and 4 × 6 = 24, so Column A is greater by 1.

Question 102: Which figure has the most sides?

pentagon
triangle
hexagon (Correct answer)
square

Correct answer: hexagon

A hexagon has six sides, more than the others.

Question 103: Which word does NOT belong with the others: Hammer, Screwdriver, Wrench, Paintbrush?

Paintbrush (Correct answer)
Screwdriver
Hammer
Wrench

Correct answer: Paintbrush

Hammer, Screwdriver, and Wrench are all carpentry/mechanical tools, while Paintbrush is an art tool.

Question 104: Hot is to cold as up is to ____?

Down (Correct answer)
High
Over
Far

Correct answer: Down

Hot and cold are opposites, just like up and down.

Question 105: If a flower equals 9 and a leaf equals 4, what is flower minus leaf?

13
5 (Correct answer)
6
4

Correct answer: 5

9 − 4 = 5.

Question 106: A bag contains 3 red marbles, 4 blue marbles, and 5 green marbles. If two marbles are drawn at random, what is the probability that both are green?

1/11
10/33 (Correct answer)
2/11
2/13

Correct answer: 10/33

The total number of marbles is 3+4+5=12. The probability of the first green marble is 5/12 The probability of the second green marble (after one green is drawn) is 4/11 Thus, the combined probability is: 5/12 * 4/11 = 20/132 = 10/33.

Question 107: Which word does NOT belong with the others: Novel, Poem, Essay, Sculpture?

Essay
Sculpture (Correct answer)
Novel
Poem

Correct answer: Sculpture

Novel, Poem, and Essay are all forms of written literature, while Sculpture is a visual art form.

Question 108: Figure analogy: A circle inside a square relates to a circle inside a triangle as the outer shape changes from square to ___?

Circle
Line
Triangle (Correct answer)
Pentagon

Correct answer: Triangle

The relationship keeps the inner circle but changes the outer shape to a triangle.

Question 109: Which of the following number pairs follows the same rule as the first two? [6 → 36] [8 → 64]

[10 → 10]
[5 → 30]
[9 → 81] (Correct answer)
[7 → 42]

Correct answer: [9 → 81]

The rule demonstrated in the first two pairs is that the second number is the square of the first number (the number multiplied by itself). 6 x 6 = 36, and 8 x 8 = 64. Following this rule, 9 x 9 = 81.

Question 110: Which word does NOT belong with the others?

Tulip
Daisy
Oak (Correct answer)
Rose

Correct answer: Oak

Rose, tulip, and daisy are flowers, while oak is a tree.

Question 111: Sam is taller than Mia, and Mia is taller than Joe. Who is shortest?

Cannot tell
Mia
Sam
Joe (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Joe

Since Mia is taller than Joe and Sam is tallest, Joe is shortest.

Question 112: If a moon equals 5 and a sun equals 10, what is sun minus moon?

2
10
5 (Correct answer)
15

Correct answer: 5

10 − 5 = 5.

Question 113: The gardener pulled the ___ so the flowers could grow.

weeds (Correct answer)
petals
fruit
roses

Correct answer: weeds

Removing weeds lets flowers grow better.

Question 114: Which number completes the series: 5, 10, 20, 40, ___?

60
50
70
80 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 80

Each number doubles, so 40 x 2 = 80.

Question 115: Pen is to write as scissors is to ____?

Cut (Correct answer)
Paint
Draw
Erase

Correct answer: Cut

A pen is used to write and scissors are used to cut.

Question 116: Which word does NOT belong with the others?

Sprint (Correct answer)
Shout
Mumble
Whisper

Correct answer: Sprint

Sprint relates to running, while the others describe ways of speaking.

Question 117: Column A: 3/4 of 40 | Column B: 2/5 of 75 — Which statement is true?

Column B is greater
Column A is greater
Column A equals Column B (Correct answer)
Cannot be determined

Correct answer: Column A equals Column B

3/4 of 40 = 30 and 2/5 of 75 = 30, so both columns are equal.

Question 118: Which number is the largest?

183
138
318
381 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 381

381 is greater than the other numbers.

Question 119: If 4 pencils cost 20 cents, how much does 1 pencil cost?

10 cents
6 cents
5 cents (Correct answer)
4 cents

Correct answer: 5 cents

20 cents divided by 4 pencils equals 5 cents each.

Question 120: Column A: 5 × 12 | Column B: 4 × 15 — Which statement is true?

Column B is greater
Column A equals Column B (Correct answer)
Column A is greater
Cannot be determined

Correct answer: Column A equals Column B

5 × 12 = 60 and 4 × 15 = 60, so both columns are equal.

Question 121: Each column rotates a figure 45 degrees clockwise going down. If the top figure is a plus sign, what does the next figure look like?

A horizontal line
A vertical line
A plus sign
An X shape (Correct answer)

Correct answer: An X shape

Rotating a plus sign 45 degrees makes it look like an X.

Question 122: Hot is to cold as wet is to ____.

water
rain
dry (Correct answer)
cool

Correct answer: dry

Hot and cold are opposites, just like wet and dry.

Question 123: Analogy: Doctor is to hospital as teacher is to ___?

Student
Lesson
School (Correct answer)
Book

Correct answer: School

A doctor works in a hospital, and a teacher works in a school.

Question 124: After folding a paper in half and punching a hole, the pattern shows two holes symmetric about a horizontal line. Which fold was used?

Diagonal fold
Left-to-right fold
Top-to-bottom fold (Correct answer)
No fold

Correct answer: Top-to-bottom fold

Symmetry across a horizontal line indicates the crease was horizontal, meaning a top-to-bottom fold.

Question 125: A square folded in half left-to-right is punched once near the top-right of the folded sheet. The unfolded pattern shows the two holes positioned:

Near the top, symmetric across the vertical crease (Correct answer)
Along the bottom edge
Stacked in the center
Near the bottom corners

Correct answer: Near the top, symmetric across the vertical crease

A top-right punch reflects across the vertical crease to a top-left position, keeping both holes near the top.

Question 126: Which item comes next: star, moon, star, moon, ___?

star (Correct answer)
cloud
moon
sun

Correct answer: star

The pattern alternates star and moon, so a star comes next.

Question 127: Which of the following describes the fundamental skill assessed by the Nonverbal Figure Matrices section of the CogAT?

Short-term auditory memory and recall.
Numerical fluency and calculation speed.
Verbal comprehension and vocabulary.
The ability to infer relationships and apply them to new situations using geometric shapes and figures. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The ability to infer relationships and apply them to new situations using geometric shapes and figures.

The Figure Matrices subtest specifically measures a student's ability to reason with non-verbal, figural content. It requires them to identify relationships, patterns, and transformations among shapes and then apply this understanding to a new set of figures.

Question 128: A rectangular piece of paper is folded in half from bottom to top. A semi-circle is then cut out from the middle of the folded edge. What will the paper look like when unfolded?

A semi-circle on the top edge.
A full circle in the center of the paper. (Correct answer)
Two semi-circles on the top and bottom edges.
An oval shape in the center of the paper.

Correct answer: A full circle in the center of the paper.

When the paper is folded, the cut is made along the fold line. A semi-circle cut along this fold will be mirrored when the paper is unfolded. The two semi-circles will join together to form a complete circle in the center of the original rectangle.

Question 129: Which number is both a multiple of 4 and a multiple of 6?

12 (Correct answer)
14
10
18

Correct answer: 12

12 is 4 × 3 and 6 × 2, so it is a multiple of both.

Question 130: A paper folded into quarters has a small bite cut from the outer corner (away from the center). How many notches appear when unfolded?

4 (Correct answer)
1
2
3

Correct answer: 4

The outer corner of a quarter-folded sheet corresponds to all four corners, producing four notches.

Question 131: Bright is to Dim as Fast is to ___?

Slow (Correct answer)
Speedy
Quick
Rapid

Correct answer: Slow

Bright and dim are opposites, just as fast and slow are opposites.

Question 132: Which number should replace the question mark to make the equation true? 14 + 19 = ? + 8

41
33
11
25 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 25

The goal is to balance both sides of the equation. First, calculate the value on the left side: 14 + 19 = 33. To make the right side equal to 33, you must find a number that, when added to 8, results in 33. The calculation is 33 - 8 = 25. Therefore, 25 is the correct number to replace the question mark.

Question 133: Which of these methods would you use to determine the day of the week on which your birthday falls?

C) (Correct answer)
A)
B)
D)

Correct answer: C)

The correct answer, C, would likely depict a calendar or a similar time-tracking device. A calendar is the standard tool used to look up specific dates and determine the corresponding day of the week, making it the appropriate choice for finding a birthday's weekday. This tests practical knowledge of tools and their functions.

Question 134: Folding a square accordion-style into three equal panels, then punching one hole through all panels, yields how many holes?

2
3 (Correct answer)
4
6

Correct answer: 3

Three panels mean three layers, so one punch produces three holes.

Question 135: The map helped the hikers find the correct ___ through the forest.

color
smell
song
path (Correct answer)

Correct answer: path

A map shows the path to follow.

Question 136: Cub is to bear as foal is to ____?

Horse (Correct answer)
Goat
Sheep
Pig

Correct answer: Horse

A cub is a baby bear and a foal is a baby horse.

Question 137: Spider is to web as bird is to ____?

Cave
Hive
Nest (Correct answer)
Shell

Correct answer: Nest

A spider builds a web and a bird builds a nest.

Question 138: Which number completes the series: 3, 6, 12, 24, ___?

60
48 (Correct answer)
30
36

Correct answer: 48

Each term doubles, so 24 x 2 = 48.

Question 139: Which of the following word pairs demonstrates a relationship of cause and effect?

Sickness : Medicine
Thirst : Drink (Correct answer)
Night : Day
Teacher : School

Correct answer: Thirst : Drink

This question asks to identify a cause-and-effect relationship. Thirst (the cause) leads to the action of getting a drink (the effect). Sickness is the reason for medicine, but not a direct effect of it. Teacher and School represent a person and their workplace. Night and Day are sequential but not a cause-effect pair.

Question 140: In a matrix, a shape alternates between filled and empty across the row. If the first is filled and the second is empty, what is the third?

Half-filled
Empty
Filled (Correct answer)
Striped

Correct answer: Filled

The alternating pattern returns to filled in the third cell.

Question 141: Which word does NOT belong with the others: Kidney, Heart, Liver, Tendon?

Liver
Tendon (Correct answer)
Kidney
Heart

Correct answer: Tendon

Kidney, Heart, and Liver are organs, while Tendon is a connective tissue.

Question 142: Verbal analogy: Author is to book as composer is to ___?

Orchestra
Violin
Symphony (Correct answer)
Audience

Correct answer: Symphony

An author creates a book, just as a composer creates a symphony.

Question 143: Loud is to Quiet as Wide is to ___?

Big
Narrow (Correct answer)
Tall
Open

Correct answer: Narrow

Loud and quiet are opposites, just as wide and narrow are opposites.

Question 144: Column A: Number of inches in 2 feet | Column B: Number of months in 2 years — Which statement is true?

Column B is greater
Column A equals Column B (Correct answer)
Cannot be determined
Column A is greater

Correct answer: Column A equals Column B

2 feet = 24 inches and 2 years = 24 months, so both columns equal 24.

Question 145: One side of a scale shows 5 + 5. The other side shows ? . What single number balances it?

5
10 (Correct answer)
11
15

Correct answer: 10

5 + 5 = 10, so the other side must be 10.

Question 146: Which one does NOT belong with the others?

Carrot (Correct answer)
Apple
Grape
Banana

Correct answer: Carrot

A carrot is a vegetable while the others are fruits.

Question 147: What number comes next in the series: 50, 44, 38, 32, __?

26 (Correct answer)
24
25
28

Correct answer: 26

Each number decreases by 6, so after 32 comes 26.

Question 148: Which figure does not belong in this group?

A square
A circle (Correct answer)
A rectangle
A rhombus

Correct answer: A circle

The square, rectangle, and rhombus are all polygons with straight sides, while the circle has no sides or corners, making it the outlier.

Question 149: A square folded in half shows, when unfolded, a single hole on the crease and two holes off to the sides. The minimum number of punches made was:

1
4
3
2 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 2

One punch on the fold gives the center hole and one punch off the fold gives the symmetric pair, totaling two punches.

Question 150: Look at the pattern: 2, 4, 6, 8, ?. What number comes next?

9
12
11
10 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 10

The numbers increase by 2 each time, so 8 + 2 = 10.

Question 151: Column A: √64 | Column B: 2³ — Which statement is true?

Column A is greater
Column B is greater
Cannot be determined
Column A equals Column B (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Column A equals Column B

√64 = 8 and 2³ = 8, so both columns are equal.

Question 152: A matrix shows the number of shapes increasing by two each step. The bottom row shows 1 shape then a blank. What belongs in the blank?

2 shapes
3 shapes (Correct answer)
5 shapes
4 shapes

Correct answer: 3 shapes

Adding two to one shape gives three shapes.

Question 153: Look at the pattern: 5, 10, 15, 20, ?. What comes next?

30
22
24
25 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 25

The numbers count up by 5, so 20 + 5 = 25.

Question 154: A scenario is presented where you must balance two sides of a scale. On one side, you have weights of 7 and 16. On the other side, you have a weight of 9 and need to add one more. Which of the following weights should you add to balance the scale?

10
32
14 (Correct answer)
23

Correct answer: 14

This is a number puzzle presented as a scenario. The total weight on the first side is 7 + 16 = 23. To balance the scale, the total weight on the second side must also be 23. Since one weight is 9, the missing weight is 23 - 9 = 14.

Question 155: "The scientist carefully recorded the results of the experiment in her ____."

Notebook (Correct answer)
Microscope
Backpack
Telescope

Correct answer: Notebook

A notebook is the appropriate place to record experimental results.

Question 156: Solve for the missing number in this puzzle: 4 x 9 = 6 x ?

7
6 (Correct answer)
4
5

Correct answer: 6

To solve this puzzle, first calculate the left side of the equation: 4 x 9 = 36. The right side of the equation must also equal 36. You need to find what number, when multiplied by 6, gives 36. The answer is 36 ÷ 6 = 6.

Question 157: Rain is to wet as sun is to ____?

Dry (Correct answer)
Cold
Cloudy
Dark

Correct answer: Dry

Rain makes things wet and the sun makes things dry.

Question 158: If 12 ÷ 4 = 3, then 48 ÷ 6 = ?

6
8 (Correct answer)
12
9

Correct answer: 8

48 divided by 6 equals 8.

Question 159: Take a look at the images at the top of the page. They show how to fold a piece of paper. The folded piece of paper is then punched with one or more holes. Could you please indicate to the answer that depicts how the square piece of paper will appear when unfolded?

The second image on bottom of the bubble
The first image on bottom of the bubble
The third image on bottom of the bubble (Correct answer)
The fourth image on bottom of the bubble

Correct answer: The third image on bottom of the bubble

To solve this, one must visualize the unfolding process step-by-step, understanding that each fold acts as a line of symmetry for the punched holes. The correct answer shows the precise placement and number of holes that would appear on the fully unfolded paper, based on the initial folds and punch locations. This tests spatial visualization and symmetry.

Question 160: Analogy: Big is to enormous as small is to ___?

Short
Little
Tiny (Correct answer)
Light

Correct answer: Tiny

Enormous is an extreme form of big, and tiny is an extreme form of small.

Question 161: A square piece of paper is folded in half vertically (left edge to right edge). Then, it is folded in half again horizontally (top edge to bottom edge). Finally, a single circular hole is punched through the center of the folded paper. How will the paper look when it is fully unfolded?

Two circles aligned horizontally in the center.
Two circles aligned vertically in the center.
One circle in the exact center of the paper.
Four circles arranged in a square pattern in the center. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Four circles arranged in a square pattern in the center.

The paper is folded twice, creating four layers. Punching a hole through the center of the folded square means the hole goes through all four layers. When unfolded, each layer will reveal a hole, resulting in four holes arranged symmetrically around the center of the original square paper.

Question 162: Because the joke was so funny, the whole class began to ___.

march
cry sadly
sleep
laugh (Correct answer)

Correct answer: laugh

A funny joke makes people laugh.

Question 163: Which number completes the pattern: 5, 10, 15, ___, 25?

16
20 (Correct answer)
18
22

Correct answer: 20

The pattern counts by fives, so 15 plus 5 is 20.

Question 164: A paper is folded in half three times, then one hole is punched. How many holes appear when unfolded?

8 (Correct answer)
6
16
4

Correct answer: 8

Three folds make eight layers, so one punch creates eight holes.

Question 165: Each column adds a shaded corner to a square going down. The top square has one shaded corner, the middle has two. What does the bottom square show?

Two shaded corners
Three shaded corners (Correct answer)
Four shaded corners
One shaded corner

Correct answer: Three shaded corners

The shaded corners increase by one each step, reaching three.

Question 166: Column A: 2/3 of 60 | Column B: 3/4 of 52 — Which statement is true?

Column A equals Column B
Column A is greater (Correct answer)
Cannot be determined
Column B is greater

Correct answer: Column A is greater

2/3 of 60 = 40 and 3/4 of 52 = 39, so Column A is greater by 1.

Question 167: Imagine a square piece of paper is folded along the diagonal from the top-right corner to the bottom-left corner. Then, a small triangular cut is made on the folded edge, near the top corner. Which of the following best describes the resulting shape when the paper is unfolded?

A square-shaped hole in the center of the paper. (Correct answer)
A single triangular hole on the diagonal.
A single square hole on one edge of the paper.
Two triangular holes along the diagonal, pointing away from each other.

Correct answer: A square-shaped hole in the center of the paper.

Folding the paper diagonally creates two layers. A triangular cut on the folded edge removes a piece from both layers. When unfolded, the two triangular cuts will combine to form a larger, symmetrical shape. Since the cut is on the fold, the two triangles will form a square (or diamond) shape in the middle of the paper.

Question 168: Finger is to hand as toe is to ___?

foot (Correct answer)
leg
arm
knee

Correct answer: foot

Toes are part of the foot just as fingers are part of the hand.

Question 169: A cow gives milk. What do we get from a chicken?

Eggs (Correct answer)
Silk
Wool
Honey

Correct answer: Eggs

A chicken lays eggs that we eat.

Question 170: How many sides does a triangle have?

Five
Two
Three (Correct answer)
Four

Correct answer: Three

A triangle always has exactly three sides.

Question 171: Which shape comes next: triangle, square, pentagon, ___?

rectangle
octagon
circle
hexagon (Correct answer)

Correct answer: hexagon

Each shape adds one side, so after five sides comes six (hexagon).

Question 172: Which shape is the same as the side of a box?

Star
Triangle
Circle
Square (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Square

The flat side of a box is shaped like a square.

Question 173: After the long hike, the explorers were exhausted and their pace began to ___. They needed to find a place to rest soon.

vary
falter (Correct answer)
equalize
accelerate

Correct answer: falter

The context clue 'exhausted' indicates that the explorers' pace would slow down or become unsteady. 'Falter' means to lose strength or momentum, which fits the sentence perfectly.

Question 174: A matrix shows a figure reflected across a diagonal line each step. If the bottom-left has a dot in the top-left corner, where is the dot after reflection?

Bottom-right corner (Correct answer)
Center
Top-right corner
Top-left corner

Correct answer: Bottom-right corner

A diagonal reflection moves a top-left dot to the bottom-right.

Question 175: Verbal classification: Inch, foot, yard, and mile all measure ___?

Weight
Temperature
Time
Length (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Length

Inch, foot, yard, and mile are all units of length.

Question 176: A balance shows 5 + 5 + 5 on one side and ? on the other. What single number balances it?

20
10
15 (Correct answer)
12

Correct answer: 15

5 + 5 + 5 = 15, so the other side must be 15.

Question 177: Sun is to day as moon is to ___?

Sky
Cloud
Star
Night (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Night

The sun shines in the day and the moon shines at night.

Question 178: Column A: 40% of 50 | Column B: 25% of 80 — Which statement is true?

Cannot be determined
Column A equals Column B (Correct answer)
Column B is greater
Column A is greater

Correct answer: Column A equals Column B

40% of 50 = 20 and 25% of 80 = 20, so both columns are equal.

Question 179: A scale balances with 12 on the left and 8 + ? on the right. What is the missing number?

3
6
4 (Correct answer)
5

Correct answer: 4

8 + 4 = 12, balancing the scale.

Question 180: Author is to Book as Composer is to ___?

Stage
Song (Correct answer)
Singer
Piano

Correct answer: Song

An author creates a book, just as a composer creates a song.

Question 181: Big is to large as small is to ____?

Tall
Long
Wide
Tiny (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Tiny

Big and large mean the same, just like small and tiny.

Question 182: What number comes next in the series: 1, 8, 27, 64, __?

100
121
144
125 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 125

These are perfect cubes (1³, 2³, 3³, 4³), so the next is 5³ = 125.

Question 183: Which shape completes the pattern?

A circle (Correct answer)
A yellow square
A red circle
A square

Correct answer: A circle

Without the visual pattern provided, it is assumed that the sequence of shapes leads to a circle as the next logical element. This could be due to an alternating pattern of shapes, a repeating sequence, or a progression where a circle is the expected continuation, making option D the correct completion.

Question 184: Which number completes the series: 3, 6, 12, 24, ___?

30
48 (Correct answer)
42
36

Correct answer: 48

Each number doubles, so 24 x 2 = 48.

Question 185: If a paper is folded into quarters and a corner of the folded square (the original center point) is cut off, what shape appears in the middle when unfolded?

A round hole at one corner
No hole
Four separate slits
A small square hole in the center (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A small square hole in the center

The folded corner that meets at the paper's center produces a square hole in the middle after unfolding.

Question 186: A matrix shows a shape that shrinks while keeping its outline as you move right. If the bottom-left is a large hexagon, what is the missing figure?

A large pentagon
A large hexagon
A small circle
A small hexagon (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A small hexagon

The shape stays a hexagon but becomes smaller.

Question 187: A matrix shows a shape gaining a smaller copy of itself inside it across the row. If the bottom-left is a plain triangle, what is the missing figure?

A plain triangle
A square inside a triangle
A triangle with a smaller triangle inside (Correct answer)
A triangle with a circle inside

Correct answer: A triangle with a smaller triangle inside

The rule adds a smaller copy of the same shape inside.

Question 188: leaves branch roots _____________

fruits
flower
plant
trunk (Correct answer)

Correct answer: trunk

The given words—leaves, branch, and roots—are all fundamental structural components of a tree or plant. Following this pattern, 'trunk' is another essential structural part of a tree, connecting the roots to the branches and leaves. The other options are either the whole (plant) or other specific parts (fruits, flower) that don't fit as well into the primary structural list.

Question 189: What number comes next in this analogy? 2 → 4 : 3 → ?

The analogy follows a pattern where the second number is 2 raised to the power of the first number. For the first pair, 2 raised to the power of 2 (2^2) equals 4. Applying this same rule to the second pair, 2 raised to the power of 3 (2^3) equals 8.

Question 190: In a matrix, the shape moves one position clockwise around four corners each step. If it starts top-left, where is it after three steps?

Bottom-left (Correct answer)
Top-right
Top-left
Bottom-right

Correct answer: Bottom-left

Three clockwise moves from top-left end at bottom-left.

Question 191: Column A: 11² | Column B: 12² − 23 — Which statement is true?

Cannot be determined
Column A is greater
Column A equals Column B (Correct answer)
Column B is greater

Correct answer: Column A equals Column B

11² = 121 and 12² − 23 = 144 − 23 = 121, so both columns are equal.

Question 192: What is the missing number in the pattern? 3, 8, 18, 38, ?

98
78 (Correct answer)
58
68

Correct answer: 78

The sequence follows the rule: +5, +10 , +20, +40. Adding 40 to 38 gives 78.

Question 193: Which shape does NOT belong with the others?

circle (Correct answer)
square
rectangle
triangle

Correct answer: circle

A circle has no straight sides or corners, while the others do.

Question 194: What number comes next: 2, 4, 6, ___?

8 (Correct answer)
9
10
7

Correct answer: 8

The pattern counts by twos, so 8 comes after 6.

Question 195: Pick the following number that comes next in the sequence. 1 3 5 7 9 ?

11 (Correct answer)
8
15
12

Correct answer: 11

The sequence consists of consecutive odd numbers. Each number is obtained by adding 2 to the previous number (1+2=3, 3+2=5, and so on). Following this pattern, the number after 9 is 9 + 2, which equals 11.

Question 196: Glove is to hand as sock is to ___?

shoe
foot (Correct answer)
shirt
leg

Correct answer: foot

A sock covers the foot just as a glove covers the hand.

Question 197: Since the sky was full of dark clouds, we expected ___.

rainbows only
rain (Correct answer)
snowmen
sunshine

Correct answer: rain

Dark clouds usually signal coming rain.

Question 198: Bird is to fly as fish is to ___?

Swim (Correct answer)
Jump
Sleep
Walk

Correct answer: Swim

Birds move by flying and fish move by swimming.

Question 199: Observe the 2x2 matrix. The top row shows a transformation. A large square containing a small circle becomes a large circle containing a small square. Following this same rule, what does the large triangle containing a small star in the bottom row become?

A large triangle containing a small circle.
A large triangle containing a small triangle.
A large circle containing a small star.
A large star containing a small triangle. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A large star containing a small triangle.

The rule established in the top row is that the outer shape and the inner shape swap roles. The large outer shape becomes the small inner shape, and the small inner shape becomes the large outer shape. Applying this to the bottom row, the large triangle becomes the small inner shape, and the small star becomes the large outer shape.

Question 200: Folding a paper in half twice into quarters and cutting a notch from the center corner produces, when unfolded:

A notch at one corner
Two side notches
A diamond or square opening in the middle (Correct answer)
No opening

Correct answer: A diamond or square opening in the middle

The center corner of a quarter fold maps to the paper's middle, creating a central opening.

Question 201: If a square equals 4 and a circle equals 1, what does square + square + circle equal?

8
9 (Correct answer)
10
6

Correct answer: 9

4 + 4 + 1 = 9.

Question 202: The captain steered the ship carefully to avoid the ___.

clouds
songs
rocks (Correct answer)
stars

Correct answer: rocks

Ships must avoid rocks to prevent damage.

Question 203: Number series: 1, 4, 9, 16, ___?

30
24
25 (Correct answer)
20

Correct answer: 25

These are perfect squares, so the next is 5² = 25.

Question 204: Which word means the OPPOSITE of 'ancient'?

Old
Distant
Modern (Correct answer)
Tired

Correct answer: Modern

Ancient means very old, so its opposite is modern.

Question 205: A paper is folded in half once and two holes are punched, both on the fold line. How many holes appear when unfolded?

1
4
2 (Correct answer)
3

Correct answer: 2

Holes punched on the crease do not duplicate, so two punches give two holes.

Question 206: The students raised their ___ before answering the teacher's question.

lunches
hands (Correct answer)
windows
shoes

Correct answer: hands

Students raise their hands to speak in class.

Question 207: If a drum equals 8, what do three drums minus 4 equal?

12
24
20 (Correct answer)
16

Correct answer: 20

8 + 8 + 8 = 24, and 24 − 4 = 20.

Question 208: two five one ____________

subtract
vegetable
seven (Correct answer)
number

Correct answer: seven

The given sequence 'two, five, one' consists of numbers written out as words. To complete the pattern, the missing word should also be a number. Among the choices, 'seven' is the only option that fits this category, maintaining the theme of the list. This tests categorization and vocabulary related to numbers.

Question 209: Number series: 3, 6, 12, 24, ___?

36
42
30
48 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 48

Each term is doubled, so 24 × 2 = 48.

Question 210: Take a look at the top shapes. They are similar in various ways, so they should be grouped together. Select a form from the bottom row that corresponds to the figures on top.

The second image on bottom of the bubble
None of the above
The third image on bottom of the bubble
The first image on bottom of the bubble (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The first image on bottom of the bubble

The chosen figure from the bottom row correctly extends the pattern or shared attribute established by the top group of shapes. This type of question requires identifying the underlying rule, such as geometric properties, shading, or internal elements, that links the given figures together. The correct answer is the one that consistently follows this identified rule.

Question 211: Three friends share 9 stickers equally. How many does each get?

3 (Correct answer)
2
6
4

Correct answer: 3

9 stickers divided by 3 friends equals 3 each.

Question 212: The hikers carried extra water because the trail was long and ___.

easy
short
wet only
hot (Correct answer)

Correct answer: hot

A long, hot trail makes extra water necessary.

Question 213: Book is to Read as Fork is to:

Drink
Cook
Write
Eat (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Eat

A book is used for reading, and a fork is used for eating. This analogy shows a relationship of function.

Question 214: A square paper is folded once from left to right, then a single hole is punched near the center of the folded edge. When unfolded, how many holes appear?

3
4
2 (Correct answer)
1

Correct answer: 2

One fold creates two layers, so a single punch passes through both, making two holes.

Question 215: What number comes next in the series: 16, 8, 4, 2, __?

0
1 (Correct answer)
1.5
0.5

Correct answer: 1

Each number is halved, so 2 ÷ 2 = 1.

Question 216: Choose the word that does NOT belong: rose, tulip, oak, daisy.

Daisy
Rose
Oak (Correct answer)
Tulip

Correct answer: Oak

An oak is a tree while the others are flowers.

Question 217: Bird is to flock as wolf is to ___?

pack (Correct answer)
swarm
school
herd

Correct answer: pack

A group of wolves is called a pack, just as birds form a flock.

Question 218: Which shape has four equal sides?

Square (Correct answer)
Circle
Triangle
Oval

Correct answer: Square

A square has four sides that are all the same length.

Question 219: A scale balances with 6 + 6 on the left and ? on the right. What single number balances it?

12 (Correct answer)
6
14
10

Correct answer: 12

6 + 6 = 12, so the right side must be 12.

Question 220: If a bell equals 7, what do two bells equal?

12
16
9
14 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 14

7 + 7 = 14.

Question 221: The team practiced every day so they could ___ the championship.

skip
lose
win (Correct answer)
forget

Correct answer: win

Practice helps a team win the championship.

Question 222: What number is missing? 10, 8, 6, ?, 2

7
3
5
4 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 4

The pattern counts down by 2, so after 6 comes 4.

Question 223: Each row reduces the number of points on a star by one. The bottom row shows a 6-point star then a blank. What completes it?

A 6-point star
A 7-point star
A 4-point star
A 5-point star (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A 5-point star

Removing one point from a 6-point star gives a 5-point star.

Question 224: Which word is a synonym for 'rapid'?

quick (Correct answer)
wide
slow
loud

Correct answer: quick

Rapid means fast, the same as quick.

Question 225: What number comes next in the series: 1, 4, 9, 16, __?

20
25 (Correct answer)
24
21

Correct answer: 25

These are perfect squares (1², 2², 3², 4²), so the next is 5² = 25.

Question 226: Which word does NOT belong: dog, cat, table, rabbit?

rabbit
cat
dog
table (Correct answer)

Correct answer: table

A table is furniture, while the others are animals.

Question 227: Take a look at the images at the top of the page. They show how to fold a piece of paper. The folded piece of paper is then punched with one or more holes. Could you please indicate to the answer that depicts how the square piece of paper will appear when unfolded?

The second image on bottom of the bubble
The fourth image on bottom of the bubble (Correct answer)
The third image on bottom of the bubble
The first image on bottom of the bubble

Correct answer: The fourth image on bottom of the bubble

This question assesses spatial reasoning by requiring you to mentally unfold a piece of paper that has been folded and punched. Each fold creates a mirror image of the punch when unfolded, reflecting the hole across the fold line. The correct answer accurately depicts the symmetrical pattern of holes that would result from reversing all the folds.

Question 228: Cow is to milk as bee is to ____?

Wax
Nectar
Pollen
Honey (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Honey

A cow gives milk and a bee gives honey.

Question 229: What is the next number in the sequence? 3, 6, 9, 12, ?

21
14
15 (Correct answer)
18

Correct answer: 15

The sequence increases by 3 each time. After 12, adding 3 gives 15.

Question 230: A square is folded diagonally corner to corner, and a hole is punched in the middle of the long folded edge. After unfolding, the hole lies on which line?

The diagonal crease (Correct answer)
A horizontal midline
A vertical edge
The top edge

Correct answer: The diagonal crease

Punching on the diagonal fold places the single hole directly on the diagonal crease line.

Question 231: What comes next: 10, 9, 8, ___?

7 (Correct answer)
6
11
5

Correct answer: 7

The pattern counts backward by one, so seven comes next.

Question 232: Column A: 4³ | Column B: 8² — Which statement is true?

Column A equals Column B (Correct answer)
Cannot be determined
Column A is greater
Column B is greater

Correct answer: Column A equals Column B

4³ = 64 and 8² = 64, so both columns are equal.

Question 233: Big is to small as tall is to ___?

Long
Wide
High
Short (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Short

Big and small are opposites, like tall and short.

Question 234: A baker makes 6 trays with 9 muffins on each tray. How many muffins in all?

15
45
54 (Correct answer)
63

Correct answer: 54

6 × 9 = 54 muffins.

Question 235: Find the next number: 100, 90, 81, 73, ___?

63
66 (Correct answer)
64
65

Correct answer: 66

The amount subtracted shrinks by one each time (10, 9, 8, 7), so 73 - 7 = 66.

Question 236: Column A: 20% of 60 | Column B: 30% of 40 — Which statement is true?

Column A is greater
Cannot be determined
Column B is greater
Column A equals Column B (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Column A equals Column B

20% of 60 = 12 and 30% of 40 = 12, so both columns are equal.

Question 237: If a star equals 3, how much do four stars equal?

9
15
7
12 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 12

3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.

Question 238: If a folded-paper puzzle shows eight identical holes after unfolding, the paper was most likely folded:

Once
Twice
Not at all
Three times (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Three times

Eight holes from one punch require eight layers, which comes from three folds.

Question 239: If a circle equals 3 and a triangle equals 4, what does circle + triangle + triangle equal?

9
11 (Correct answer)
12
10

Correct answer: 11

3 + 4 + 4 = 11.

Question 240: Verbal classification: Robin, sparrow, eagle, and owl are all types of ___?

Insects
Fish
Birds (Correct answer)
Mammals

Correct answer: Birds

Robin, sparrow, eagle, and owl are all birds.

Question 241: What is the missing number: 7, 14, 21, ___, 35?

30
28 (Correct answer)
26
27

Correct answer: 28

The numbers count by sevens, so 21 + 7 = 28.

Question 242: A matrix shows shapes that each lose their inner detail across the row. If the bottom-left is a circle with stripes, what is the plain missing figure?

A striped circle
A black circle
An empty circle (Correct answer)
A dotted circle

Correct answer: An empty circle

Removing the inner detail leaves a plain empty circle.

Question 243: What number comes next in the series: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, __?

13 (Correct answer)
16
11
10

Correct answer: 13

Each number is the sum of the two before it (Fibonacci), so 5 + 8 = 13.

Question 244: Which one does NOT belong?

Socks
Spoon (Correct answer)
Shirt
Pants

Correct answer: Spoon

A spoon is used for eating while the others are clothing.

Question 245: What number comes next in the series: 3, 6, 12, 24, __?

42
50
36
48 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 48

Each number doubles the previous one, so 24 × 2 = 48.

Question 246: Column A: 3 × 7 | Column B: 5 × 4 — Which statement is true?

Column A equals Column B
Column B is greater
Cannot be determined
Column A is greater (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Column A is greater

3 × 7 = 21 and 5 × 4 = 20, so Column A is greater by 1.

Question 247: Which of the following folding and cutting actions would result in a single, small square hole in the very center of a square piece of paper?

Fold the paper in half diagonally and cut a small triangle from the center of the folded edge.
Fold the paper in half vertically, then horizontally, and cut off the corner where all the folded edges meet.
Fold the paper into quarters towards the center and punch one hole where the corners meet. (Correct answer)
Fold the paper in half once and punch a square hole in the center of the fold.

Correct answer: Fold the paper into quarters towards the center and punch one hole where the corners meet.

Folding the paper into quarters brings all four center points of the original paper together. Punching a single hole at this meeting point will place a hole in each of the four quadrants. When unfolded, these four holes will merge to form a single square hole in the exact center of the paper. Other methods create multiple holes or holes in different locations.

Question 248: If today is Wednesday, what day will it be in 5 days?

Saturday
Sunday
Monday (Correct answer)
Friday

Correct answer: Monday

Counting five days from Wednesday lands on Monday.

Question 249: Because she studied hard, she felt ___ before the test.

confident (Correct answer)
frightened
confused
lost

Correct answer: confident

Studying hard builds confidence for a test.

Question 250: Figure analogy: A shape rotated 90 degrees clockwise relates to its original as a triangle pointing up relates to one pointing ___?

Down only
Inward
Up again
Right (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Right

A 90-degree clockwise rotation turns an upward-pointing triangle to point right.

Question 251: Wheel is to car as wing is to ____?

Bicycle
Airplane (Correct answer)
Train
Boat

Correct answer: Airplane

A wheel is part of a car and a wing is part of an airplane.

Question 252: Which word does NOT belong with the others: Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin, Meter?

Fahrenheit
Meter (Correct answer)
Kelvin
Celsius

Correct answer: Meter

Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin are all temperature scales, while Meter measures length.

Question 253: Hot is to cold as day is to ___?

Night (Correct answer)
Morning
Light
Sun

Correct answer: Night

Hot and cold are opposites, and day and night are opposites.

Question 254: Column A: 9 × 9 | Column B: 10 × 8 — Which statement is true?

Column B is greater
Column A is greater (Correct answer)
Column A equals Column B
Cannot be determined

Correct answer: Column A is greater

9 × 9 = 81 and 10 × 8 = 80, so Column A is greater by 1.

Question 255: Which object is round like a circle?

Box
Door
Ball (Correct answer)
Book

Correct answer: Ball

A ball is round just like a circle.

Question 256: Which one is a living thing?

Tree (Correct answer)
Chair
Cup
Rock

Correct answer: Tree

A tree grows and is alive, unlike the other objects.

Question 257: A triangular flap is folded down over a square paper, then a hole is punched through both the flap and the sheet. When the flap is opened, how many holes show?

3
1
2 (Correct answer)
4

Correct answer: 2

The punch passes through the flap and the sheet beneath, leaving two holes when opened.

Question 258: What number comes next in the series: 3, 7, 15, 31, __?

63 (Correct answer)
65
55
47

Correct answer: 63

Each term is found by doubling the previous and adding 1 (3×2+1=7, 7×2+1=15, 15×2+1=31, 31×2+1=63).

Question 259: Column A: 3⁴ | Column B: 9² — Which statement is true?

Column B is greater
Column A equals Column B (Correct answer)
Cannot be determined
Column A is greater

Correct answer: Column A equals Column B

3⁴ = 81 and 9² = 81, so both columns are equal.

Question 260: Which word does NOT belong with the others: Microscope, Telescope, Binoculars, Compass?

Telescope
Binoculars
Compass (Correct answer)
Microscope

Correct answer: Compass

Microscope, Telescope, and Binoculars are all optical instruments for viewing, while Compass is a navigation tool.

Question 261: Which two words are opposites?

hot and warm
soft and gentle
fast and slow (Correct answer)
big and large

Correct answer: fast and slow

'Fast' and 'slow' are opposites.

Question 262: Which word does NOT belong with the others?

apple
banana
orange
carrot (Correct answer)

Correct answer: carrot

Carrot is a vegetable while the others are fruits.

Question 263: A paper folded in half left to right has two holes punched in a vertical line. How many holes appear after unfolding?

6
3
4 (Correct answer)
2

Correct answer: 4

Each of the two punches passes through both layers, creating four holes total.

Question 264: Which word goes best in the blank? Up is to down as left is to ____.

near
below
side
right (Correct answer)

Correct answer: right

Up and down are opposites, so the opposite of left is right.

Question 265: In a figure matrix, the top row shows a small circle then a large circle, and the bottom row shows a small square then a blank. What completes the pattern?

A small square
A large square (Correct answer)
A small triangle
A large circle

Correct answer: A large square

The rule is 'gets larger,' so the small square becomes a large square.

Question 266: Which number is between 6 and 8?

10
5
9
7 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 7

Seven comes right after six and before eight.

Question 267: Each column doubles the size of the shape going down. If the top shape is a tiny square and the middle is a medium square, what is the bottom?

A medium square
A large circle
A large square (Correct answer)
A tiny square

Correct answer: A large square

Doubling the medium square's size makes a large square.

Question 268: Which group has the most items: 3 cats, 7 cats, 2 cats, 5 cats?

2 cats
5 cats
3 cats
7 cats (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 7 cats

Seven is the largest number in the list.

Question 269: Verbal analogy: Library is to books as garage is to ___?

Roads
Cars (Correct answer)
Fuel
Drivers

Correct answer: Cars

A library stores books, just as a garage stores cars.

Question 270: What comes next: red, blue, red, blue, ___?

Red (Correct answer)
Blue
Yellow
Green

Correct answer: Red

The pattern alternates red and blue, so red comes next.

Question 271: DECREASE is to INCREASE as SHALLOW is to ___?

Wide
Deep (Correct answer)
Narrow
Empty

Correct answer: Deep

The relationship between the first pair of words is antonyms (opposites). Decrease is the opposite of increase. Therefore, the opposite of shallow is deep.

Question 272: Which statement is true about a hole punched far from the fold line on a once-folded paper?

The two holes are spread far apart symmetrically (Correct answer)
The two holes are close to the crease
The holes overlap in the center
Only one hole forms

Correct answer: The two holes are spread far apart symmetrically

A punch far from the crease reflects to a position equally far on the other side, spreading the holes apart.

Question 273: A paper folded in half top-to-bottom is punched once in the lower portion of the folded sheet. After unfolding, the two holes are:

Symmetric above and below the horizontal crease (Correct answer)
Side by side horizontally
In the same location
At opposite diagonal corners

Correct answer: Symmetric above and below the horizontal crease

A horizontal fold reflects the punch vertically, placing one hole above and one below the crease.

Question 274: Column A: 1/2 of 36 | Column B: 1/3 of 54 — Which statement is true?

Column A equals Column B (Correct answer)
Column B is greater
Column A is greater
Cannot be determined

Correct answer: Column A equals Column B

1/2 of 36 = 18 and 1/3 of 54 = 18, so both columns are equal.

Question 275: A student is asked to create a verbal analogy demonstrating a 'part to whole' relationship. Which of the following examples would be correct?

Thirsty : Drink
Hot : Cold
Dog : Mammal
Tire : Car (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Tire : Car

This question requires identifying a 'part to whole' relationship. A tire is a part of a whole car. The other options represent antonyms (hot:cold), classification (dog:mammal), and cause and effect (thirsty:drink).

Question 276: Which group has more: 3 apples or 5 apples?

Neither
3 apples
They are equal
5 apples (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 5 apples

Five apples is more than three apples.

Question 277: Doctor is to hospital as teacher is to ____?

Library
Store
School (Correct answer)
Office

Correct answer: School

A doctor works in a hospital and a teacher works in a school.

Question 278: What number is missing: 1, 2, ___, 4, 5?

3 (Correct answer)
7
6
0

Correct answer: 3

Counting in order, three comes between two and four.

Question 279: Since the recipe needed more sweetness, the baker added ___.

sugar (Correct answer)
pepper
vinegar
salt

Correct answer: sugar

Sugar adds sweetness to a recipe.

Question 280: Verbal analogy: Hot is to cold as up is to ___?

Tall
Down (Correct answer)
Sky
High

Correct answer: Down

Hot and cold are opposites, just as up and down are opposites.

Question 281: Because the box was so ___, two people had to lift it together.

soft
empty
tiny
heavy (Correct answer)

Correct answer: heavy

A heavy box needs more than one person to lift.

Question 282: Which number is missing? 5, 10, 15, __, 25

20 (Correct answer)
30
22
18

Correct answer: 20

This is an arithmetic sequence where each number increases by 5. Starting with 5, the next numbers are 5+5=10, and 10+5=15. Following this pattern, the missing number is 15+5=20, which is then correctly followed by 20+5=25.

Question 283: What comes next in the pattern: A, C, E, G, ___?

H
I (Correct answer)
J
K

Correct answer: I

The pattern skips one letter each time, so after G comes I.

Question 284: Right = Write Fare = ?

Far
Fair (Correct answer)
Fear
Fight

Correct answer: Fair

This question tests understanding of homophones, which are words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings. 'Right' and 'Write' are homophones. Similarly, 'Fare' is a homophone for 'Fair,' making it the correct answer.

Question 285: Tom has twice as many marbles as Ana. Ana has 7 marbles. How many does Tom have?

9
14 (Correct answer)
12
7

Correct answer: 14

Twice 7 marbles equals 14.

Question 286: If a kite equals 6 and a cloud equals 3, what does kite + cloud + cloud equal?

12 (Correct answer)
15
9
11

Correct answer: 12

6 + 3 + 3 = 12.

Question 287: Teacher is to school as doctor is to ___?

Hospital (Correct answer)
Park
Farm
Store

Correct answer: Hospital

A teacher works at a school and a doctor works at a hospital.

Question 288: Which word completes the analogy: hot is to cold as up is to ___?

down (Correct answer)
top
high
over

Correct answer: down

Up and down are opposites, like hot and cold.

Question 289: Which word does NOT belong with the others: Proton, Neutron, Electron, Molecule?

Electron
Neutron
Molecule (Correct answer)
Proton

Correct answer: Molecule

Proton, Neutron, and Electron are subatomic particles, while Molecule is a group of atoms bonded together.

Question 290: Finger is to Hand as Toe is to ___?

Foot (Correct answer)
Sock
Shoe
Leg

Correct answer: Foot

A finger is part of a hand, just as a toe is part of a foot.

Question 291: A square piece of paper is folded in half horizontally. Then, a straight cut is made from the middle of the folded edge to the middle of the top, open edge. What is the result when the paper is unfolded?

Two separate rectangular pieces of paper.
A horizontal cut across the middle.
A single vertical slit in the middle.
A large triangular hole in the center. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A large triangular hole in the center.

The cut starts at the fold and goes to the opposite edge, effectively cutting a triangle out of the folded paper. Because the paper is folded, this removes a triangle from both the top and bottom halves. When unfolded, these two missing triangular sections combine to create a larger, diamond or triangular-shaped hole in the center of the square.

Question 292: What number is missing? 1, 4, 7, 10, ?

14
12
11
13 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 13

The pattern increases by 3, so 10 + 3 = 13.

Question 293: Finish the pattern: red, blue, red, blue, ___?

Red (Correct answer)
Blue
Yellow
Green

Correct answer: Red

The colors alternate, so red comes after blue.

Question 294: If Tom has 4 apples and gets 3 more, how many does he have?

8
7 (Correct answer)
6
9

Correct answer: 7

Four plus three equals seven apples.

Question 295: A once-folded paper is punched twice, each punch off the crease at different heights. How many holes appear when unfolded?

4 (Correct answer)
3
2
6

Correct answer: 4

Each off-crease punch doubles, so two punches through two layers yield four holes.

Question 296: Which fold and punch combination produces exactly three holes when unfolded?

Quarter fold with one punch
Single fold with one punch
Three-panel fold with one off-crease punch (Correct answer)
Single fold with two on-crease punches

Correct answer: Three-panel fold with one off-crease punch

A three-panel (three-layer) fold with one punch through all panels gives exactly three holes.

Question 297: Big is to huge as small is to ____.

tiny (Correct answer)
heavy
tall
wide

Correct answer: tiny

'Huge' is a stronger form of big, and 'tiny' is a stronger form of small.

Question 298: What number comes next in the series: 100, 90, 80, 70, __?

55
50
65
60 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 60

Each number decreases by 10, so after 70 comes 60.

Question 299: If unfolding a once-folded paper shows holes that nearly touch at the center, the punch was made:

On a corner
Through three layers
Very close to the fold line (Correct answer)
Far from the fold line

Correct answer: Very close to the fold line

Holes meeting near the center mean the original punch sat just beside the crease.

Question 300: What number comes next in the series: 81, 27, 9, 3, __?

0
3
1 (Correct answer)
2

Correct answer: 1

Each number is divided by 3, so 3 ÷ 3 = 1.

Question 301: Look at the pattern: 2, 5, 8, 11, ?. What comes next?

15
13
14 (Correct answer)
12

Correct answer: 14

The numbers go up by 3 each time, so 11 + 3 = 14.

Question 302: The students were ___ when the surprise field trip was announced.

bored
sleepy
angry
excited (Correct answer)

Correct answer: excited

A surprise field trip makes students excited.

Question 303: What number comes next in the series: 4, 9, 19, 39, __?

59
69
89
79 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 79

Each term is found by doubling the previous number and subtracting 1 (4×2+1=9, 9×2+1=19, 19×2+1=39, 39×2+1=79).

Question 304: What number comes next in the series: 7, 14, 21, 28, __?

35 (Correct answer)
32
36
33

Correct answer: 35

These are multiples of 7, so after 28 (7×4) comes 35 (7×5).

Question 305: If 7 + ___ = 12, what number fills the blank?

6
5 (Correct answer)
4
7

Correct answer: 5

7 + 5 = 12, so the missing number is 5.

Question 306: Because the road was ___, the cars had to drive very slowly.

straight
wide
new
icy (Correct answer)

Correct answer: icy

An icy road forces cars to slow down for safety.

Question 307: Finish the pattern: 1, 3, 5, 7, ___?

10
11
8
9 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 9

These are odd numbers counting by twos, so 7 plus 2 is 9.

Question 308: Which word does NOT belong: red, blue, round, green?

green
blue
round (Correct answer)
red

Correct answer: round

Round is a shape while the others are colors.

CogAT Cognitive Abilities Test (Form 8)

The CogAT measures reasoning abilities across verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal batteries. Schools use it to identify gifted students and guide instructional placement.

154

Questions

150 min

Time Limit

50%

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