CogAT CogAT Practice Test 7th Grade 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Verbal analogy: Author is to book as composer is to ___?
- Symphony (Correct answer)
- Orchestra
- Violin
- Audience
Correct answer: Symphony
An author creates a book, just as a composer creates a symphony.
Question 2: Which word does NOT belong with the others?
- Triangle
- Square
- Circle (Correct answer)
- Pentagon
Correct answer: Circle
A circle has no straight sides or angles, while the others are polygons.
Question 3: Number series: 3, 6, 12, 24, ___?
- 30
- 36
- 48 (Correct answer)
- 42
Correct answer: 48
Each term is doubled, so 24 × 2 = 48.
Question 4: Sentence completion: The detective examined the ___ clues before reaching a conclusion.
- subtle (Correct answer)
- loud
- edible
- sleepy
Correct answer: subtle
Clues being examined for a conclusion are best described as subtle.
Question 5: Figure analogy: If a small square maps to a large square, a small circle maps to ___?
- A large circle (Correct answer)
- A small triangle
- A large square
- A line
Correct answer: A large circle
The transformation enlarges the shape while keeping its form, so a small circle becomes a large circle.
Question 6: Verbal classification: Maple, oak, birch, and pine are all types of ___?
- Trees (Correct answer)
- Flowers
- Fruits
- Birds
Correct answer: Trees
Maple, oak, birch, and pine are all trees.
Question 7: Which number completes the matrix pattern: 2, 4, 8 / 3, 6, 12 / 5, 10, ___?
- 15
- 20 (Correct answer)
- 25
- 18
Correct answer: 20
Each row doubles, so 10 × 2 = 20.
Verbal analogy: Author is to book as composer is to ___?