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Free CogAT practice test — Grade 1

10 original CogAT-style questions for Grade 1, with answers and full explanations. No signup needed.

These free CogAT-style practice questions cover all three batteries — Verbal, Quantitative, and Nonverbal — at the level your child will see on test day.

Every question is original, written to the real format, and includes a full explanation. Work through them together, then take the free diagnostic for a complete skill-by-skill readiness picture.

Question 1Verbal Analogies
Complete the analogy: BIRD is to CHIRP as DUCK is to ___
  1. Abark
  2. Bquack
  3. Cneigh
  4. Doink
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Correct answer: B

The relationship is "animal to the sound it makes." bird → chirp, so duck → quack.

Question 2Sentence Completion
I have a dog, and he is very happy to see his favorite
  1. Ahouse
  2. Bcar
  3. Cball
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Correct answer: C

The sentence implies the dog has a favorite thing that makes him happy. A ball is a common toy that dogs like to play with, making it a logical completion.

Question 3Number Analogies
Find the missing number: 4 → 7 ; 2 → 5 ; 3 → ___
  1. A4
  2. B7
  3. C6
  4. D10
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Correct answer: C

Each number increases by 3. 3 + 3 = 6.

Question 4Number Series
What number comes next? 3, 5, 7, 9, ___
  1. A14
  2. B7
  3. C11
  4. D13
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Correct answer: C

The numbers count up by 2 each time. 9 + 2 = 11.

Question 5Figure Matrices

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: C

In the top row, the figure doubles. Applying the same change to the bottom figure gives C. The others each make a specific mistake: A right change, wrong figure shape; B applies a different rule than the top row shows.

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Question 6Paper Folding

The square paper is folded in half from the bottom up, and holes are punched through all layers. Which answer shows the paper unfolded?

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

Unfold the paper step by step, mirroring every hole across each crease in reverse order. 1 punch through 2 layers leaves 2 holes. The other sheets each draw a specific mistake: B doubled the count without the on-crease merge; C shows only the punched folded sheet — never unfolded the paper.

Question 7Verbal Classification
We have a cat, a dog, and a horse. Which one is like them?
  1. Atree
  2. Bcar
  3. Ccow
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Correct answer: C

The other three are animals, and a cow is also an animal.

Question 8Number Puzzles

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

+
?
=
  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
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Correct answer: A

3 + 2 = 5, so the empty box needs 2 shapes. The others: B one too few; C repeats the group that is already there.

Question 9Figure Classification

The three figures below are alike in one way. Which answer figure belongs with them?

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

What the three figures share: all figures share the same fill. A shares it too. The others don't: B matches the shapes but not the shared fill; C repeats an exemplar's shape but breaks the shared property.

Question 10Verbal Analogies
Complete the analogy: MOUTH is to TALK as EYES is to ___
  1. Achew
  2. Bwalk
  3. Csee
  4. Dsmell
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Correct answer: C

The relationship is "body part to what it does." mouth → talk, so eyes → see.

CogAT FAQ

How many questions are on the real CogAT?

A full CogAT has 118–176 questions depending on level, split across the Verbal, Quantitative, and Nonverbal batteries. Younger levels have fewer questions with teacher-read instructions.

What score does my child need for a gifted program?

Most programs look for a composite around the 95th–98th percentile, but cutoffs vary by district — check your program's exact requirement.

Are these real CogAT questions?

No — they're original practice questions written to match the CogAT's question types, difficulty, and pacing. Real test items are confidential; anyone selling 'real questions' should be avoided.

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