Free GCAT Reasoning Questions & Answers

Question 1

Verbal Analogy: find the relationship between the pair of words below, and identify the most similar relationship in the answer options.

Accepted Answer

BLATANT is to MASKED

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SHROUD is to HASTEN

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PLAUSIBLE is to PLACATE

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COMMENCE is to GRADUATE

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DEPRESSED is to SUCCESSFUL

Question 2

2. Number Series: identify the hidden pattern in the series of numbers below, and use it to predict the next / missing number:

8 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 17 | ?

Accepted Answer

25

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11

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15

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19

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9

Question 3

Abstract Reasoning - the numbers in the figures below have the same mathematical relationship to one another.
What number should replace the question mark in the figure below?

Accepted Answer

2

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3

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1

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4

Question 4

Deductive Reasoning - These cognitive test questions measure your ability to analyze sentences and reach a logical conclusion. Some of the questions are numerical, and some are verbal, and the conclusion is generally reached by applying general rules.
If the first two statements are true, is the final statement true?
Most snakes are green.
Most snakes are quick.
At least one snake is both green and quick.

Accepted Answer

Yes

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No

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Uncertain

Question 5

Numerical Reasoning: Percentages and Word Problems.
Percentage problems can take the form of word problems and are usually structured in the following way: "(this) is (a percentage) of (that)", which translates to = (to a decimal) × (that)".
If there are 32 students in the classroom and 12.5% of them own at least one pet, how many students do not own any pets?

Accepted Answer

28

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4

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8

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24

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30

Question 6

Verbal Reasoning: Vocabulary

Clout most closely means -

Accepted Answer

Prestige

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Lump

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Block

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Accumulate

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Group

Question 7

Numerical Reasoning: Word Problems

Shelley has 7 dresses, 8 pairs of shoes, and 7 necklaces. If she wears one combination of clothes per day. How many days can she go without wearing the same outfit?

Accepted Answer

392

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22

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56

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114

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228

Question 8

Verbal Reasoning: Synonym / Antonym

IMPERIOUS is the opposite of:

Accepted Answer

Subservient

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Moody

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Quiet

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Stormy

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Gloomy

Question 9

Abstract Reasoning - Spatial  

Which of the following boxes should replace the question mark (?) to complete the pattern?

Accepted Answer

C

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A

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B

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D

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E

Question 10

Logical Reasoning - Syllogisms are a type of deductive reasoning where a conclusion is drawn from two premises provided to you in the question. 

Assume the first two statements are true:

All athletes are hard workers.

Alice is not an athlete.

Alice is not a hard worker.

Is the final statement:

Accepted Answer

Uncertain based on the information provided

Answer

True

Answer

False