GSAT Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield GSAT facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. I can't barely wait for her to give me the surprise. → I cannot wait for her to give me the surprise.
2. What is the name of the body of international law that governs the conduct of armed conflict? → Humanitarian law
3. Two numbers are in the ratio 3:5. If their sum is 48, what is the larger number? → 30
4. Which gas makes up the largest percentage of Earth's atmosphere? → Nitrogen
5. What would the indirect speech be: Maria said, "It's my car."? → Maria said that it was her car.
6. Which law of motion states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction? → Newton's Third Law
7. What is the SI unit of force? → Newton
8. What does "context clues" mean in General Scholastic Ability Test reading comprehension? → Using surrounding words and sentences to determine the meaning of unfamiliar terms
9. If 5 pens cost $3.75, what is the cost of 8 pens? → $6.00
10. Which number would come next in the sequence? (1, 5, 25 ....) → 125
11. A General Scholastic Ability Test survey collected responses from 600 participants. If 72% responded positively, how many responded positively? → 432
12. What is the study of heredity and genetic variation in living organisms called? → Genetics
13. 6 036 ÷ 6 = ______ : → 1,006
14. Which economic system is characterized by private ownership of the means of production and free market competition? → Capitalism
15. Which economic term refers to the total value of all goods and services produced within a country in a year? → GDP
16. What is a best practice in General Scholastic Ability Test logical thinking? → A method or technique recognized as superior based on evidence and expert consensus
17. Which planet in our solar system has the most moons? → Saturn
18. In General Scholastic Ability Test, what is the purpose of a literature review in data analysis? → To survey existing research and identify gaps that the current study addresses
19. A General Scholastic Ability Test report shows values of 42, 38, 45, 51, and 34. What is the mean (average)? → 42
20. What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into food? → Photosynthesis
21. What is the primary purpose of revision in the writing process for General Scholastic Ability Test? → To improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality of the content
22. In General Scholastic Ability Test, why is logical thinking knowledge important for professional certification? → It demonstrates competence and ensures practitioners meet established standards
23. While you are driving, you ___ listen to the radio. It's not necessary. → Don't have to
24. Which best explains why {2, 3, 5, 7, 11} are prime numbers? → They have only two factors.
25. Which branch of the U.S. government has the power to declare war? → Legislative branch
26. What is the purpose of peer review in General Scholastic Ability Test critical analysis? → To have qualified experts evaluate research quality before publication
27. Which term describes the process by which citizens choose their government representatives through voting? → Election
28. How many minutes are in 2.5 hours? → 150
29. What is the primary objective of general knowledge in General Scholastic Ability Test? → To ensure competence and proficiency in core general knowledge concepts
30. Which concept refers to a government's exclusive right to use force within its territory? → Sovereignty