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Free CAT4 practice test — Kindergarten

10 original CAT4-style questions for Kindergarten, with answers and full explanations. No signup needed.

These free CAT4-style questions practice the four reasoning batteries — verbal, non-verbal, quantitative, and spatial — used by British-curriculum schools worldwide.

The CAT4 measures reasoning rather than learned content, so format familiarity and pacing are the fastest levers a parent can pull.

Question 1Verbal Reasoning

The first two pictures go together in a certain way. Which picture goes with the third one in the same way?

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  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
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Correct answer: B

sun goes with snowflake because the first one goes with the second the way hot goes with cold. In the same way fire goes with ice cream — answer B. The other pictures do not go with fire that way.

Question 2Quantitative Reasoning

The two sides must have the same number of shapes. How many shapes belong in the empty box?

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  1. A
  2. B
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Correct answer: C

1 + 2 = 3, so the empty box needs 2 shapes. The others: A counts the whole right side instead of the missing part; B one too few.

Question 3Nonverbal Reasoning

Look at how the first figure changes into the second. Which answer changes the bottom figure the same way?

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  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
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Correct answer: B

In the top row, the figure's fill darkens one step. Applying the same change to the bottom figure gives B. The others each make a specific mistake: A applies a different rule than the top row shows; C copies the top row's result instead of transforming the bottom figure.

Question 4Spatial Reasoning
Look at the two pieces. Imagine putting them put together. Which picture shows the result?
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  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. E
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Correct answer: B

Put the two pieces one on top of the other, keeping every square that is coloured in EITHER piece. Counting square by square gives 8 coloured squares in the finished picture.

Question 5Verbal Reasoning

These three pictures are alike in some way. Which picture belongs with them?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
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Correct answer: B

rose, tulip, flower are all plants and trees. So is sunflower — answer B. The other pictures are not plants and trees.

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Question 6Quantitative Reasoning

The beads on the rods follow a pattern, but one rod is empty. How many beads belong on the empty rod?

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  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
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Correct answer: B

The rods show 1, ?, 3, 4: each rod has 1 bead more than the one before. So the empty rod has 2 beads. The others: A goes one bead too far; C copies the rod before the gap instead of continuing the pattern.

Question 7Nonverbal Reasoning

Look at how the first figure changes into the second. Which answer changes the bottom figure the same way?

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  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
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Correct answer: A

In the top row, the figure doubles. Applying the same change to the bottom figure gives A. The others each make a specific mistake: B right change, wrong figure shape; C the bottom figure with no rule applied.

Question 8Spatial Reasoning
Look at the two pieces. Imagine putting them put together. Which picture shows the result?
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  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. E
Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: C

Put the two pieces one on top of the other, keeping every square that is coloured in EITHER piece. Counting square by square gives 8 coloured squares in the finished picture.

Question 9Verbal Reasoning

The first two pictures go together in a certain way. Which picture goes with the third one in the same way?

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  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
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Correct answer: A

firetruck goes with fire because the first one comes when there is the second. In the same way umbrella goes with cloud — answer A. The other pictures do not go with umbrella that way.

Question 10Quantitative Reasoning

Look at how the number of shapes changes in the top row. Which answer changes the bottom group the same way?

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  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
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Correct answer: A

The top row goes from 2 to 5: three more. Doing the same to 3 gives 6. The others: B leaves the bottom group unchanged; C copies the top row's answer.

CAT4 FAQ

Who takes the CAT4?

Students in UK schools and British international schools — commonly at entry points like Year 3, 5, 7, and for admissions or setting decisions.

What is a good CAT4 score?

The mean standard age score is 100; scores of 112+ are above average and 127+ are very high. Schools use bands for setting and admissions.

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