Mock Exam 1
All 260 questions are below, grouped by section. Sit each section against the clock, then tap an option to check an answer.
Timings
- Maths: 50 questions, 50 minutes
- English: 50 questions, 50 minutes
- Verbal Reasoning: 80 questions, 60 minutes
- Non-Verbal Reasoning: 80 questions, 60 minutes
Total: 260 questions in 220 minutes. The timer counts down the full 220 minutes as a guide. You can hide it if it feels stressful.
🔢 Maths — 50 questions
What is the value of the digit 4 in 4,445 (the thousands digit)?
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Correct answer: C. 4000
The digit 4 is in the thousands column, so its value is 4 × 1000 = 4000.
What is 1/4 of 68?
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Correct answer: C. 17
68 ÷ 4 = 17, then × 1 = 17.
What is 25% of 40?
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Correct answer: A. 10
25% of 40 = (25/100) × 40 = 10.
Simplify the ratio 18:18 to its simplest form.
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Correct answer: A. 1:1
Divide both sides by their highest common factor, 18: 18÷18 : 18÷18 = 1:1.
If x + 4 = 24, what is x?
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Correct answer: A. 20
Subtract 4 from both sides: x = 24 - 4 = 20.
What is the perimeter of a rectangle 12cm long and 7cm wide?
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Correct answer: C. 38
Perimeter = 2 × (length + width) = 2 × (12 + 7) = 38cm.
How many min are there in 6 hr?
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Correct answer: A. 360
1 hr = 60 min, so 6 hr = 6 × 60 = 360 min.
A train leaves at 08:45 and the journey takes 94 minutes. What time does it arrive?
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Correct answer: A. 10:19
08:45 plus 94 minutes is 10:19.
What is the mean of 15, 4, 4?
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Correct answer: D. 7.7
Add the numbers: 15 + 4 + 4 = 23. Divide by 3: 23 ÷ 3 = 7.7.
Amina has 5 sweets and is given 6 more. How many sweets does Amina have now?
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Correct answer: D. 11
5 + 6 = 11.
Find the next number: 2, 10, 18, 26, ?
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Correct answer: D. 34
The sequence adds 8 each time, so the next number is 34.
What is 9 × 5?
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Correct answer: D. 45
9 × 5 = 45.
What is the value of the digit 9 in 5,896 (the tens digit)?
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Correct answer: D. 90
The digit 9 is in the tens column, so its value is 9 × 10 = 90.
What is 1/5 of 70?
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Correct answer: B. 14
70 ÷ 5 = 14, then × 1 = 14.
What is 75% of 680?
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Correct answer: D. 510
75% of 680 = (75/100) × 680 = 510.
Simplify the ratio 25:25 to its simplest form.
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Correct answer: D. 1:1
Divide both sides by their highest common factor, 25: 25÷25 : 25÷25 = 1:1.
If x + 6 = 10, what is x?
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Correct answer: A. 4
Subtract 6 from both sides: x = 10 - 6 = 4.
What is the perimeter of a rectangle 19cm long and 12cm wide?
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Correct answer: C. 62
Perimeter = 2 × (length + width) = 2 × (19 + 12) = 62cm.
How many min are there in 4 hr?
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Correct answer: B. 240
1 hr = 60 min, so 4 hr = 4 × 60 = 240 min.
A train leaves at 09:45 and the journey takes 39 minutes. What time does it arrive?
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Correct answer: A. 10:24
09:45 plus 39 minutes is 10:24.
What is the mean of 8, 2, 20?
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Correct answer: B. 10
Add the numbers: 8 + 2 + 20 = 30. Divide by 3: 30 ÷ 3 = 10.
Jack has 39 sweets and is given 23 more. How many sweets does Jack have now?
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Correct answer: A. 62
39 + 23 = 62.
Find the next number: 10, 13, 16, 19, ?
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Correct answer: B. 22
The sequence adds 3 each time, so the next number is 22.
What is 4 × 3?
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Correct answer: A. 12
4 × 3 = 12.
What is the value of the digit 6 in 7,656 (the hundreds digit)?
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Correct answer: A. 600
The digit 6 is in the hundreds column, so its value is 6 × 100 = 600.
What is 1/3 of 48?
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Correct answer: D. 16
48 ÷ 3 = 16, then × 1 = 16.
What is 5% of 660?
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Correct answer: D. 33
5% of 660 = (5/100) × 660 = 33.
Simplify the ratio 8:20 to its simplest form.
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Correct answer: A. 2:5
Divide both sides by their highest common factor, 4: 8÷4 : 20÷4 = 2:5.
If x + 5 = 14, what is x?
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Correct answer: C. 9
Subtract 5 from both sides: x = 14 - 5 = 9.
What is the perimeter of a rectangle 19cm long and 13cm wide?
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Correct answer: C. 64
Perimeter = 2 × (length + width) = 2 × (19 + 13) = 64cm.
How many min are there in 7 hr?
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Correct answer: D. 420
1 hr = 60 min, so 7 hr = 7 × 60 = 420 min.
A train leaves at 11:30 and the journey takes 39 minutes. What time does it arrive?
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Correct answer: B. 12:09
11:30 plus 39 minutes is 12:09.
What is the mean of 8, 8, 5?
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Correct answer: B. 7
Add the numbers: 8 + 8 + 5 = 21. Divide by 3: 21 ÷ 3 = 7.
Leo has 40 sweets and is given 18 more. How many sweets does Leo have now?
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Correct answer: D. 58
40 + 18 = 58.
Find the next number: 6, 8, 10, 12, ?
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Correct answer: B. 14
The sequence adds 2 each time, so the next number is 14.
What is 12 × 7?
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Correct answer: C. 84
12 × 7 = 84.
What is the value of the digit 8 in 4,980 (the tens digit)?
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Correct answer: D. 80
The digit 8 is in the tens column, so its value is 8 × 10 = 80.
What is 3/5 of 35?
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Correct answer: A. 21
35 ÷ 5 = 7, then × 3 = 21.
What is 40% of 620?
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Correct answer: B. 248
40% of 620 = (40/100) × 620 = 248.
Simplify the ratio 20:20 to its simplest form.
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Correct answer: C. 1:1
Divide both sides by their highest common factor, 20: 20÷20 : 20÷20 = 1:1.
If x + 8 = 13, what is x?
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Correct answer: C. 5
Subtract 8 from both sides: x = 13 - 8 = 5.
What is the perimeter of a rectangle 6cm long and 8cm wide?
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Correct answer: A. 28
Perimeter = 2 × (length + width) = 2 × (6 + 8) = 28cm.
How many min are there in 8 hr?
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Correct answer: C. 480
1 hr = 60 min, so 8 hr = 8 × 60 = 480 min.
A train leaves at 11:45 and the journey takes 69 minutes. What time does it arrive?
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Correct answer: A. 12:54
11:45 plus 69 minutes is 12:54.
What is the mean of 16, 13, 13?
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Correct answer: A. 14
Add the numbers: 16 + 13 + 13 = 42. Divide by 3: 42 ÷ 3 = 14.
Sam has 21 sweets and is given 12 more. How many sweets does Sam have now?
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Correct answer: A. 33
21 + 12 = 33.
Find the next number: 5, 14, 23, 32, ?
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Correct answer: B. 41
The sequence adds 9 each time, so the next number is 41.
What is 4 × 12?
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Correct answer: C. 48
4 × 12 = 48.
What is the value of the digit 5 in 5,196 (the thousands digit)?
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Correct answer: B. 5000
The digit 5 is in the thousands column, so its value is 5 × 1000 = 5000.
What is 5/8 of 16?
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Correct answer: B. 10
16 ÷ 8 = 2, then × 5 = 10.
📚 English — 50 questions
Maya arrived at the station ten minutes early, clutching her ticket tightly. The platform was busy, but she found a quiet spot near the bench to wait. Why did Maya hold her ticket tightly?
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Correct answer: B. She was anxious about losing it
The passage states this directly — look for the key detail in the text.
Which word is closest in meaning to 'ancient'?
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Correct answer: C. old
'ancient' means much the same as 'old'.
Which word is closest in meaning to 'enormous'?
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Correct answer: B. huge
'enormous' means much the same as 'huge'.
Which is the correct spelling?
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Correct answer: D. embarrass
The correct spelling is 'embarrass'.
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "___ raining outside."
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Correct answer: B. it's
'it's' is the correct word to complete this sentence.
Complete the sentence: "Archaeologists discovered an ___ temple buried in the sand."
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Correct answer: A. ancient
'ancient' best completes the sentence.
What figure of speech is used in: "The stars danced in the night sky."
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Correct answer: A. Personification
This sentence uses personification.
Which sentence shows strong character emotion?
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Correct answer: D. His fists clenched as anger flooded through him.
Strong writing uses vivid, specific detail rather than vague statements.
As the storm rolled in, the fishermen hurried to secure their boats along the harbour wall. What were the fishermen doing?
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Correct answer: A. Securing their boats
The passage states this directly — look for the key detail in the text.
Which word is closest in meaning to 'fragile'?
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Correct answer: A. delicate
'fragile' means much the same as 'delicate'.
Which word is closest in meaning to 'vivid'?
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Correct answer: B. bright
'vivid' means much the same as 'bright'.
Which is the correct spelling?
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Correct answer: C. questionnaire
The correct spelling is 'questionnaire'.
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "they went to ___ house."
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Correct answer: C. their
'their' is the correct word to complete this sentence.
Complete the sentence: "The ___ mule refused to move another step."
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Correct answer: D. stubborn
'stubborn' best completes the sentence.
What figure of speech is used in: "The waves raced towards the shore."
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Correct answer: C. Personification
This sentence uses personification.
Which word choice is most powerful?
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Correct answer: D. The wind howled through the abandoned house.
Strong writing uses vivid, specific detail rather than vague statements.
The recipe called for three cups of flour, but Grandma always added a little extra for luck. How much flour did the recipe call for?
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Correct answer: B. Three cups
The passage states this directly — look for the key detail in the text.
Which word is closest in meaning to 'joyful'?
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Correct answer: B. happy
'joyful' means much the same as 'happy'.
Which word is closest in meaning to 'keen'?
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Correct answer: B. eager
'keen' means much the same as 'eager'.
Which is the correct spelling?
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Correct answer: C. achieve
The correct spelling is 'achieve'.
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "___ coming to the party?"
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Correct answer: A. who's
'who's' is the correct word to complete this sentence.
Complete the sentence: "She ___ the secret so no one else could hear."
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Correct answer: D. whispered
'whispered' best completes the sentence.
What figure of speech is used in: "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."
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Correct answer: B. Hyperbole
This sentence uses hyperbole.
Which title best suits an adventure story?
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Correct answer: B. The Lost City of Shadows
Strong writing uses vivid, specific detail rather than vague statements.
Before the race began, Josh double-checked his laces and took a slow, deep breath to calm his nerves. What did Josh do to calm down?
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Correct answer: D. Took a deep breath
The passage states this directly — look for the key detail in the text.
Which word is closest in meaning to 'rigid'?
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Correct answer: C. stiff
'rigid' means much the same as 'stiff'.
Which word is closest in meaning to 'sombre'?
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Correct answer: A. gloomy
'sombre' means much the same as 'gloomy'.
Which is the correct spelling?
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Correct answer: D. beginning
The correct spelling is 'beginning'.
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "___ raining outside."
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Correct answer: A. it's
'it's' is the correct word to complete this sentence.
Complete the sentence: "Dew ___ on the grass in the early light."
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Correct answer: D. glistened
'glistened' best completes the sentence.
What figure of speech is used in: "The wind whispered through the trees."
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Correct answer: D. Personification
This sentence uses personification.
Which sentence uses the most vivid description?
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Correct answer: A. The crimson sunset bled across the horizon.
Strong writing uses vivid, specific detail rather than vague statements.
The old lighthouse had stood on the cliff for over a century, guiding sailors safely to shore through countless storms. What was the lighthouse's purpose?
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Correct answer: C. Guiding sailors to shore
The passage states this directly — look for the key detail in the text.
Which word is closest in meaning to 'furious'?
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Correct answer: C. angry
'furious' means much the same as 'angry'.
Which word is closest in meaning to 'timid'?
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Correct answer: B. shy
'timid' means much the same as 'shy'.
Which is the correct spelling?
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Correct answer: B. occurrence
The correct spelling is 'occurrence'.
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "they went to ___ house."
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Correct answer: B. their
'their' is the correct word to complete this sentence.
Complete the sentence: "The ___ waves crashed against the harbour wall."
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Correct answer: C. enormous
'enormous' best completes the sentence.
What figure of speech is used in: "Her voice was music to his ears."
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Correct answer: C. Metaphor
This sentence uses metaphor.
Which opening best sets a spooky mood?
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Correct answer: B. The old house groaned as the wind pushed against its shutters.
Strong writing uses vivid, specific detail rather than vague statements.
Maya arrived at the station ten minutes early, clutching her ticket tightly. The platform was busy, but she found a quiet spot near the bench to wait. Why did Maya hold her ticket tightly?
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Correct answer: C. She was anxious about losing it
The passage states this directly — look for the key detail in the text.
Which word is closest in meaning to 'gloomy'?
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Correct answer: A. dark
'gloomy' means much the same as 'dark'.
Which word is closest in meaning to 'courageous'?
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Correct answer: B. brave
'courageous' means much the same as 'brave'.
Which is the correct spelling?
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Correct answer: C. embarrass
The correct spelling is 'embarrass'.
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "___ coming to the party?"
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Correct answer: A. who's
'who's' is the correct word to complete this sentence.
Complete the sentence: "After the long walk, Tom felt very ___ and ate a huge dinner."
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Correct answer: C. hungry
'hungry' best completes the sentence.
What figure of speech is used in: "Her smile was as bright as the sun."
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Correct answer: B. Simile
This sentence uses simile.
Which sentence shows strong character emotion?
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Correct answer: D. His fists clenched as anger flooded through him.
Strong writing uses vivid, specific detail rather than vague statements.
As the storm rolled in, the fishermen hurried to secure their boats along the harbour wall. What were the fishermen doing?
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Correct answer: A. Securing their boats
The passage states this directly — look for the key detail in the text.
Which word is closest in meaning to 'lenient'?
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Correct answer: B. mild
'lenient' means much the same as 'mild'.
🧩 Verbal Reasoning — 80 questions
If CROW is coded as YNKS, how is DOG coded?
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Correct answer: A. ZKC
Each letter shifts by 4 back, so DOG becomes ZKC.
Which word comes first alphabetically: golden, enormous, rigid, joyful?
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Correct answer: D. enormous
Sorting alphabetically, 'enormous' comes first.
Find the small word hidden inside: 'shampoo'
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Correct answer: C. sham
The word 'sham' is hidden inside 'shampoo'.
Cub is to lion as puppy is to ___?
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Correct answer: B. dog
cub grows into lion, just as puppy grows into dog.
Which word combines with 'star' to make a compound word?
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Correct answer: D. fish
'star' + 'fish' = 'starfish'.
Find the next number: 4, 8, 16, 32, ?
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Correct answer: D. 64
The sequence doubles each time, so the next number is 64.
Leo is taller than Sam. Sam is taller than Jack. Who is the tallest?
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Correct answer: B. Leo
Since Leo > Sam > Jack in this order, Leo is the tallest.
Find the odd one out.
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Correct answer: A. Monday
summer, winter and autumn belong to the same group, while 'Monday' does not.
Joey is to kangaroo as duckling is to ___?
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Correct answer: B. duck
joey grows into kangaroo, just as duckling grows into duck.
What letter comes 6 letters before 'H' in the alphabet?
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Correct answer: A. B
Counting 6 letters before 'H' gives 'B'.
If SEAL is coded as WIEP, how is FISH coded?
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Correct answer: B. JMWL
Each letter shifts by 4 forward, so FISH becomes JMWL.
Which word comes first alphabetically: courageous, joyful, lenient, gloomy?
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Correct answer: C. courageous
Sorting alphabetically, 'courageous' comes first.
Find the small word hidden inside: 'mistake'
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Correct answer: A. take
The word 'take' is hidden inside 'mistake'.
Gosling is to goose as duckling is to ___?
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Correct answer: D. duck
gosling grows into goose, just as duckling grows into duck.
Which word combines with 'day' to make a compound word?
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Correct answer: D. light
'day' + 'light' = 'daylight'.
Find the next number: 6, 12, 24, 48, ?
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Correct answer: B. 96
The sequence doubles each time, so the next number is 96.
Amina is older than Sam. Sam is older than Omar. Who is the oldest?
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Correct answer: C. Amina
Since Amina > Sam > Omar in this order, Amina is the oldest.
Find the odd one out.
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Correct answer: C. chair
red, blue and green belong to the same group, while 'chair' does not.
Kid is to goat as piglet is to ___?
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Correct answer: C. pig
kid grows into goat, just as piglet grows into pig.
What letter comes 6 letters before 'K' in the alphabet?
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Correct answer: D. E
Counting 6 letters before 'K' gives 'E'.
If LAMB is coded as HWIX, how is DEER coded?
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Correct answer: C. ZAAN
Each letter shifts by 4 back, so DEER becomes ZAAN.
Which word comes first alphabetically: vivid, generous, urgent, enormous?
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Correct answer: B. enormous
Sorting alphabetically, 'enormous' comes first.
Find the small word hidden inside: 'bandage'
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Correct answer: C. band
The word 'band' is hidden inside 'bandage'.
Calf is to cow as puppy is to ___?
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Correct answer: D. dog
calf grows into cow, just as puppy grows into dog.
Which word combines with 'black' to make a compound word?
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Correct answer: D. board
'black' + 'board' = 'blackboard'.
Find the next number: 2, 4, 8, 16, ?
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Correct answer: A. 32
The sequence doubles each time, so the next number is 32.
Grace is faster than Sam. Sam is faster than Amina. Who is the fastest?
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Correct answer: A. Grace
Since Grace > Sam > Amina in this order, Grace is the fastest.
Find the odd one out.
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Correct answer: A. river
circle, square and triangle belong to the same group, while 'river' does not.
Kid is to goat as piglet is to ___?
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Correct answer: B. pig
kid grows into goat, just as piglet grows into pig.
What letter comes 6 letters after 'H' in the alphabet?
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Correct answer: A. N
Counting 6 letters after 'H' gives 'N'.
If FISH is coded as GJTI, how is SEAL coded?
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Correct answer: B. TFBM
Each letter shifts by 1 forward, so SEAL becomes TFBM.
Which word comes first alphabetically: immense, bright, diligent, courageous?
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Correct answer: B. bright
Sorting alphabetically, 'bright' comes first.
Find the small word hidden inside: 'shampoo'
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Correct answer: D. sham
The word 'sham' is hidden inside 'shampoo'.
Tadpole is to frog as cub is to ___?
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Correct answer: A. lion
tadpole grows into frog, just as cub grows into lion.
Which word combines with 'star' to make a compound word?
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Correct answer: D. fish
'star' + 'fish' = 'starfish'.
Find the next number: 2, 4, 8, 16, ?
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Correct answer: A. 32
The sequence doubles each time, so the next number is 32.
Sam is taller than Omar. Omar is taller than Priya. Who is the tallest?
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Correct answer: A. Sam
Since Sam > Omar > Priya in this order, Sam is the tallest.
Find the odd one out.
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Correct answer: C. shark
oak, pine and birch belong to the same group, while 'shark' does not.
Cygnet is to swan as kid is to ___?
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Correct answer: A. goat
cygnet grows into swan, just as kid grows into goat.
What letter comes 3 letters before 'T' in the alphabet?
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Correct answer: B. Q
Counting 3 letters before 'T' gives 'Q'.
If SEAL is coded as RDZK, how is LAMB coded?
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Correct answer: B. KZLA
Each letter shifts by 1 back, so LAMB becomes KZLA.
Which word comes first alphabetically: furious, ancient, sombre, golden?
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Correct answer: A. ancient
Sorting alphabetically, 'ancient' comes first.
Find the small word hidden inside: 'mistake'
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Correct answer: A. take
The word 'take' is hidden inside 'mistake'.
Chick is to hen as tadpole is to ___?
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Correct answer: A. frog
chick grows into hen, just as tadpole grows into frog.
Which word combines with 'day' to make a compound word?
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Correct answer: D. light
'day' + 'light' = 'daylight'.
Find the next number: 5, 10, 20, 40, ?
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Correct answer: D. 80
The sequence doubles each time, so the next number is 80.
Zara is older than Jack. Jack is older than Ella. Who is the oldest?
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Correct answer: C. Zara
Since Zara > Jack > Ella in this order, Zara is the oldest.
Find the odd one out.
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Correct answer: C. Monday
summer, winter and autumn belong to the same group, while 'Monday' does not.
Duckling is to duck as cub is to ___?
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Correct answer: D. lion
duckling grows into duck, just as cub grows into lion.
What letter comes 2 letters before 'E' in the alphabet?
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Correct answer: B. C
Counting 2 letters before 'E' gives 'C'.
If HARE is coded as LEVI, how is BIRD coded?
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Correct answer: A. FMVH
Each letter shifts by 4 forward, so BIRD becomes FMVH.
Which word comes first alphabetically: lenient, yellow, generous, copper?
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Correct answer: A. copper
Sorting alphabetically, 'copper' comes first.
Find the small word hidden inside: 'bandage'
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Correct answer: C. band
The word 'band' is hidden inside 'bandage'.
Foal is to horse as kid is to ___?
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Correct answer: C. goat
foal grows into horse, just as kid grows into goat.
Which word combines with 'black' to make a compound word?
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Correct answer: A. board
'black' + 'board' = 'blackboard'.
Find the next number: 8, 16, 32, 64, ?
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Correct answer: C. 128
The sequence doubles each time, so the next number is 128.
Priya is faster than Ella. Ella is faster than Ravi. Who is the fastest?
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Correct answer: D. Priya
Since Priya > Ella > Ravi in this order, Priya is the fastest.
Find the odd one out.
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Correct answer: D. chair
red, blue and green belong to the same group, while 'chair' does not.
Duckling is to duck as kid is to ___?
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Correct answer: C. goat
duckling grows into duck, just as kid grows into goat.
What letter comes 3 letters before 'D' in the alphabet?
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Correct answer: B. A
Counting 3 letters before 'D' gives 'A'.
If SEAL is coded as OAWH, how is WOLF coded?
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Correct answer: C. SKHB
Each letter shifts by 4 back, so WOLF becomes SKHB.
Which word comes first alphabetically: urgent, gloomy, rigid, vivid?
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Correct answer: A. gloomy
Sorting alphabetically, 'gloomy' comes first.
Find the small word hidden inside: 'shampoo'
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Correct answer: B. sham
The word 'sham' is hidden inside 'shampoo'.
Foal is to horse as fawn is to ___?
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Correct answer: B. deer
foal grows into horse, just as fawn grows into deer.
Which word combines with 'star' to make a compound word?
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Correct answer: A. fish
'star' + 'fish' = 'starfish'.
Find the next number: 8, 16, 32, 64, ?
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Correct answer: C. 128
The sequence doubles each time, so the next number is 128.
Amina is taller than Ella. Ella is taller than Zara. Who is the tallest?
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Correct answer: B. Amina
Since Amina > Ella > Zara in this order, Amina is the tallest.
Find the odd one out.
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Correct answer: A. river
circle, square and triangle belong to the same group, while 'river' does not.
Calf is to cow as kid is to ___?
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Correct answer: C. goat
calf grows into cow, just as kid grows into goat.
What letter comes 5 letters after 'H' in the alphabet?
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Correct answer: B. M
Counting 5 letters after 'H' gives 'M'.
If BEAR is coded as CFBS, how is LAMB coded?
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Correct answer: A. MBNC
Each letter shifts by 1 forward, so LAMB becomes MBNC.
Which word comes first alphabetically: golden, fragile, immense, diligent?
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Correct answer: C. diligent
Sorting alphabetically, 'diligent' comes first.
Find the small word hidden inside: 'mistake'
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Correct answer: A. take
The word 'take' is hidden inside 'mistake'.
Gosling is to goose as puppy is to ___?
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Correct answer: D. dog
gosling grows into goose, just as puppy grows into dog.
Which word combines with 'day' to make a compound word?
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Correct answer: C. light
'day' + 'light' = 'daylight'.
Find the next number: 9, 18, 36, 72, ?
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Correct answer: A. 144
The sequence doubles each time, so the next number is 144.
Priya is older than Zara. Zara is older than Omar. Who is the oldest?
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Correct answer: B. Priya
Since Priya > Zara > Omar in this order, Priya is the oldest.
Find the odd one out.
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Correct answer: A. shark
oak, pine and birch belong to the same group, while 'shark' does not.
Kid is to goat as lamb is to ___?
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Correct answer: B. sheep
kid grows into goat, just as lamb grows into sheep.
What letter comes 4 letters after 'I' in the alphabet?
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Correct answer: B. M
Counting 4 letters after 'I' gives 'M'.
🔷 Non-Verbal Reasoning — 80 questions
A sequence of shapes gains one extra side each time: pentagon, hexagon, heptagon... What comes next?
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Correct answer: B. octagon
Each shape has one more side than the last. After a heptagon, the next shape is a octagon.
A shape points up. It is rotated 270° clockwise. Which direction does it point now?
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Correct answer: A. left
Rotating 270° clockwise moves the shape 3 step(s) around, from up to left.
Which shape does not belong with the others?
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Correct answer: A. triangle
The first three shapes share a category; 'triangle' does not belong.
Row 1: circle, square, triangle. Row 2: square, triangle, circle. Row 3: triangle, circle, ?
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Correct answer: B. square
Each row cycles the three symbols in order, so the missing symbol is 'square'.
How many edges does a cone have?
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Correct answer: A. 1
A cone has 1 edges.
A sequence of shapes gains one extra side each time: triangle, square, pentagon... What comes next?
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Correct answer: A. hexagon
Each shape has one more side than the last. After a pentagon, the next shape is a hexagon.
If square, circle, pentagon are coded as 234, what code represents 'hexagon'?
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Correct answer: A. 5
Each shape has a fixed code; 'hexagon' is coded as 5.
Which two shapes are most alike: circle, oval, square, triangle?
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Correct answer: B. square & triangle
square & triangle share the same type of outline (straight-edged).
Pentagon is to 5 sides as triangle is to ___ sides?
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Correct answer: A. 3
A triangle has 3 sides.
A sequence of shapes gains one extra side each time: pentagon, hexagon, heptagon... What comes next?
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Correct answer: A. octagon
Each shape has one more side than the last. After a heptagon, the next shape is a octagon.
A shape points left. It is rotated 90° clockwise. Which direction does it point now?
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Correct answer: B. up
Rotating 90° clockwise moves the shape 1 step(s) around, from left to up.
Which shape does not belong with the others?
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Correct answer: A. triangle
The first three shapes share a category; 'triangle' does not belong.
Row 1: circle, square, triangle. Row 2: square, triangle, circle. Row 3: triangle, circle, ?
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Correct answer: D. square
Each row cycles the three symbols in order, so the missing symbol is 'square'.
How many edges does a cylinder have?
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Correct answer: D. 2
A cylinder has 2 edges.
A sequence of shapes gains one extra side each time: square, pentagon, hexagon... What comes next?
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Correct answer: D. heptagon
Each shape has one more side than the last. After a hexagon, the next shape is a heptagon.
If hexagon, pentagon, circle are coded as 543, what code represents 'circle'?
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Correct answer: A. 3
Each shape has a fixed code; 'circle' is coded as 3.
Which two shapes are most alike: circle, oval, square, triangle?
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Correct answer: A. circle & oval
circle & oval share the same type of outline (curved).
Octagon is to 8 sides as hexagon is to ___ sides?
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Correct answer: C. 6
A hexagon has 6 sides.
A sequence of shapes gains one extra side each time: pentagon, hexagon, heptagon... What comes next?
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Correct answer: D. octagon
Each shape has one more side than the last. After a heptagon, the next shape is a octagon.
A shape points up. It is rotated 90° clockwise. Which direction does it point now?
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Correct answer: B. right
Rotating 90° clockwise moves the shape 1 step(s) around, from up to right.
Which shape does not belong with the others?
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Correct answer: A. triangle
The first three shapes share a category; 'triangle' does not belong.
Row 1: circle, square, triangle. Row 2: square, triangle, circle. Row 3: triangle, circle, ?
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Correct answer: D. square
Each row cycles the three symbols in order, so the missing symbol is 'square'.
How many edges does a tetrahedron have?
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Correct answer: B. 6
A tetrahedron has 6 edges.
A sequence of shapes gains one extra side each time: pentagon, hexagon, heptagon... What comes next?
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Correct answer: B. octagon
Each shape has one more side than the last. After a heptagon, the next shape is a octagon.
If pentagon, circle, triangle are coded as 431, what code represents 'hexagon'?
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Correct answer: D. 5
Each shape has a fixed code; 'hexagon' is coded as 5.
Which two shapes are most alike: circle, oval, square, triangle?
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Correct answer: B. square & triangle
square & triangle share the same type of outline (straight-edged).
Square is to 4 sides as triangle is to ___ sides?
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Correct answer: B. 3
A triangle has 3 sides.
A sequence of shapes gains one extra side each time: triangle, square, pentagon... What comes next?
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Correct answer: C. hexagon
Each shape has one more side than the last. After a pentagon, the next shape is a hexagon.
A shape points right. It is rotated 180° clockwise. Which direction does it point now?
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Correct answer: D. left
Rotating 180° clockwise moves the shape 2 step(s) around, from right to left.
Which shape does not belong with the others?
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Correct answer: A. triangle
The first three shapes share a category; 'triangle' does not belong.
Row 1: circle, square, triangle. Row 2: square, triangle, circle. Row 3: triangle, circle, ?
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Correct answer: A. square
Each row cycles the three symbols in order, so the missing symbol is 'square'.
How many edges does a sphere have?
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Correct answer: D. 0
A sphere has 0 edges.
A sequence of shapes gains one extra side each time: square, pentagon, hexagon... What comes next?
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Correct answer: C. heptagon
Each shape has one more side than the last. After a hexagon, the next shape is a heptagon.
If circle, triangle, pentagon are coded as 314, what code represents 'hexagon'?
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Correct answer: C. 5
Each shape has a fixed code; 'hexagon' is coded as 5.
Which two shapes are most alike: circle, oval, square, triangle?
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Correct answer: C. circle & oval
circle & oval share the same type of outline (curved).
Hexagon is to 6 sides as triangle is to ___ sides?
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Correct answer: B. 3
A triangle has 3 sides.
A sequence of shapes gains one extra side each time: square, pentagon, hexagon... What comes next?
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Correct answer: A. heptagon
Each shape has one more side than the last. After a hexagon, the next shape is a heptagon.
A shape points left. It is rotated 180° clockwise. Which direction does it point now?
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Correct answer: B. right
Rotating 180° clockwise moves the shape 2 step(s) around, from left to right.
Which shape does not belong with the others?
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Correct answer: A. triangle
The first three shapes share a category; 'triangle' does not belong.
Row 1: circle, square, triangle. Row 2: square, triangle, circle. Row 3: triangle, circle, ?
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Correct answer: B. square
Each row cycles the three symbols in order, so the missing symbol is 'square'.
How many edges does a cube have?
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Correct answer: B. 12
A cube has 12 edges.
A sequence of shapes gains one extra side each time: pentagon, hexagon, heptagon... What comes next?
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Correct answer: A. octagon
Each shape has one more side than the last. After a heptagon, the next shape is a octagon.
If hexagon, pentagon, triangle are coded as 541, what code represents 'hexagon'?
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Correct answer: B. 5
Each shape has a fixed code; 'hexagon' is coded as 5.
Which two shapes are most alike: circle, oval, square, triangle?
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Correct answer: B. square & triangle
square & triangle share the same type of outline (straight-edged).
Heptagon is to 7 sides as square is to ___ sides?
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Correct answer: A. 4
A square has 4 sides.
A sequence of shapes gains one extra side each time: hexagon, heptagon, octagon... What comes next?
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Correct answer: A. nonagon
Each shape has one more side than the last. After a octagon, the next shape is a nonagon.
A shape points up. It is rotated 90° clockwise. Which direction does it point now?
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Correct answer: A. right
Rotating 90° clockwise moves the shape 1 step(s) around, from up to right.
Which shape does not belong with the others?
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Correct answer: D. triangle
The first three shapes share a category; 'triangle' does not belong.
Row 1: circle, square, triangle. Row 2: square, triangle, circle. Row 3: triangle, circle, ?
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Correct answer: B. square
Each row cycles the three symbols in order, so the missing symbol is 'square'.
How many edges does a cuboid have?
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Correct answer: A. 12
A cuboid has 12 edges.
A sequence of shapes gains one extra side each time: triangle, square, pentagon... What comes next?
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Correct answer: D. hexagon
Each shape has one more side than the last. After a pentagon, the next shape is a hexagon.
If pentagon, square, hexagon are coded as 425, what code represents 'pentagon'?
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Correct answer: C. 4
Each shape has a fixed code; 'pentagon' is coded as 4.
Which two shapes are most alike: circle, oval, square, triangle?
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Correct answer: C. circle & oval
circle & oval share the same type of outline (curved).
Heptagon is to 7 sides as octagon is to ___ sides?
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Correct answer: A. 8
A octagon has 8 sides.
A sequence of shapes gains one extra side each time: pentagon, hexagon, heptagon... What comes next?
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Correct answer: D. octagon
Each shape has one more side than the last. After a heptagon, the next shape is a octagon.
A shape points right. It is rotated 270° clockwise. Which direction does it point now?
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Correct answer: A. up
Rotating 270° clockwise moves the shape 3 step(s) around, from right to up.
Which shape does not belong with the others?
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Correct answer: A. triangle
The first three shapes share a category; 'triangle' does not belong.
Row 1: circle, square, triangle. Row 2: square, triangle, circle. Row 3: triangle, circle, ?
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Correct answer: A. square
Each row cycles the three symbols in order, so the missing symbol is 'square'.
How many edges does a square pyramid have?
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Correct answer: D. 8
A square pyramid has 8 edges.
A sequence of shapes gains one extra side each time: triangle, square, pentagon... What comes next?
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Correct answer: B. hexagon
Each shape has one more side than the last. After a pentagon, the next shape is a hexagon.
If pentagon, triangle, square are coded as 412, what code represents 'square'?
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Correct answer: C. 2
Each shape has a fixed code; 'square' is coded as 2.
Which two shapes are most alike: circle, oval, square, triangle?
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Correct answer: C. square & triangle
square & triangle share the same type of outline (straight-edged).
Hexagon is to 6 sides as pentagon is to ___ sides?
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Correct answer: B. 5
A pentagon has 5 sides.
A sequence of shapes gains one extra side each time: square, pentagon, hexagon... What comes next?
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Correct answer: A. heptagon
Each shape has one more side than the last. After a hexagon, the next shape is a heptagon.
A shape points right. It is rotated 180° clockwise. Which direction does it point now?
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Correct answer: C. left
Rotating 180° clockwise moves the shape 2 step(s) around, from right to left.
Which shape does not belong with the others?
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Correct answer: A. triangle
The first three shapes share a category; 'triangle' does not belong.
Row 1: circle, square, triangle. Row 2: square, triangle, circle. Row 3: triangle, circle, ?
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Correct answer: A. square
Each row cycles the three symbols in order, so the missing symbol is 'square'.
How many edges does a triangular prism have?
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Correct answer: D. 9
A triangular prism has 9 edges.
A sequence of shapes gains one extra side each time: triangle, square, pentagon... What comes next?
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Correct answer: B. hexagon
Each shape has one more side than the last. After a pentagon, the next shape is a hexagon.
If square, circle, pentagon are coded as 234, what code represents 'pentagon'?
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Correct answer: D. 4
Each shape has a fixed code; 'pentagon' is coded as 4.
Which two shapes are most alike: circle, oval, square, triangle?
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Correct answer: A. circle & oval
circle & oval share the same type of outline (curved).
Heptagon is to 7 sides as octagon is to ___ sides?
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Correct answer: D. 8
A octagon has 8 sides.
A sequence of shapes gains one extra side each time: triangle, square, pentagon... What comes next?
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Correct answer: D. hexagon
Each shape has one more side than the last. After a pentagon, the next shape is a hexagon.
A shape points right. It is rotated 180° clockwise. Which direction does it point now?
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Correct answer: B. left
Rotating 180° clockwise moves the shape 2 step(s) around, from right to left.
Which shape does not belong with the others?
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Correct answer: B. triangle
The first three shapes share a category; 'triangle' does not belong.
Row 1: circle, square, triangle. Row 2: square, triangle, circle. Row 3: triangle, circle, ?
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Correct answer: C. square
Each row cycles the three symbols in order, so the missing symbol is 'square'.
How many edges does a cone have?
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Correct answer: A. 1
A cone has 1 edges.
A sequence of shapes gains one extra side each time: square, pentagon, hexagon... What comes next?
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Correct answer: D. heptagon
Each shape has one more side than the last. After a hexagon, the next shape is a heptagon.
If circle, hexagon, pentagon are coded as 354, what code represents 'hexagon'?
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Correct answer: D. 5
Each shape has a fixed code; 'hexagon' is coded as 5.
Which two shapes are most alike: circle, oval, square, triangle?
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Correct answer: A. square & triangle
square & triangle share the same type of outline (straight-edged).