OLSAT 4th-5th Grade 4

Question 1

Complete the analogy: Thermometer is to Temperature as Barometer is to ___.

Accepted Answer

Air pressure

Answer

A thermometer measures temperature, and a barometer measures air pressure.

Question 2

What number continues the pattern? 2, 3, 5, 8, 12, 17, ___

Accepted Answer

23

Answer

The differences increase by 1 each time (1,2,3,4,5,6), so 17+6=23.

Question 3

Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to 'abundant'?

Accepted Answer

Scarce

Answer

Abundant means present in large quantities, so its opposite is scarce, meaning in very short supply.

Question 4

Logical selection: Which animal would most logically complete this group? Robin, Bluebird, Cardinal, ___

Accepted Answer

Goldfinch

Answer

Robins, bluebirds, cardinals, and goldfinches are all small, colorful songbirds commonly found in North American backyards.

Question 5

If a train travels 240 miles in 4 hours, how far will it travel in 7 hours at the same speed?

Accepted Answer

420 miles

Answer

Speed = 240÷4 = 60 mph; distance in 7 hours = 60×7 = 420 miles.

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