OLSAT 4th-5th Grade 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What number is missing? 100, 91, 82, 73, ___, 55
- 62
- 64 (Correct answer)
- 60
- 66
Correct answer: 64
Each term decreases by 9: 100−9=91, 91−9=82, 82−9=73, 73−9=64, 64−9=55.
Question 2: Complete the analogy: Petal is to Flower as Spoke is to ___.
- Bicycle
- Wheel (Correct answer)
- Axle
- Tire
Correct answer: Wheel
A petal is a part of a flower, and a spoke is a part of a wheel.
Question 3: Which word is closest in meaning to 'tranquil'?
- Stormy
- Peaceful (Correct answer)
- Noisy
- Rapid
Correct answer: Peaceful
Tranquil means free from disturbance, which is closest in meaning to peaceful.
Question 4: A number is multiplied by 4 and then 8 is subtracted. The result is 28. What is the original number?
- 5
- 7
- 9 (Correct answer)
- 8
Correct answer: 9
Work backwards: 28+8=36, 36÷4=9, so the original number is 9.
Question 5: Which word does NOT belong? Eagle, Hawk, Penguin, Falcon, Osprey
- Eagle
- Penguin (Correct answer)
- Hawk
- Osprey
Correct answer: Penguin
Eagles, hawks, falcons, and ospreys are all birds of prey that can fly; penguins cannot fly.
Question 6: Sentence completion: Despite the heavy rain, the hikers remained ___ and continued toward the summit.
- discouraged
- undeterred (Correct answer)
- exhausted
- confused
Correct answer: undeterred
Undeterred means not discouraged by obstacles, which fits continuing despite heavy rain.
Question 7: In a matrix puzzle, Row 1: △◯□, Row 2: ◯□△, Row 3: □△?. What shape completes Row 3?
- △
- □
- ◯ (Correct answer)
- ★
Correct answer: ◯
Each row is a rotation of the three shapes; Row 3 starts □△, so the missing shape is ◯.
OLSAT 4th-5th Grade 3
What number is missing? 100, 91, 82, 73, ___, 55