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Free CogAT practice test — Grade 8

10 original CogAT-style questions for Grade 8, 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: TOOTH is to COMB as LEAF is to ___
  1. Ahand
  2. Bhouse
  3. Cplant
  4. Dtree
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Correct answer: C

The relationship is "part to its whole." tooth → comb, so leaf → plant.

Question 2Number Analogies
Find the missing number: 3 → 9 ; 7 → 21 ; 10 → ___
  1. A30
  2. B28
  3. C26
  4. D31
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Correct answer: A

Each number is multiplied by 3. 10 × 3 = 30.

Question 3Number Series
What number comes next? 2, 5, 9, 14, ___
  1. A18
  2. B22
  3. C20
  4. D23
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Correct answer: C

The amount added grows by 1 each step. Adding 6 to 14 gives 20.

Question 4Figure Matrices
Which figure comes next?
?
  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
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Correct answer: D

Each figure shows the next shape in a repeating sequence.

Question 5Verbal Analogies
Complete the analogy: TEACHER is to SCHOOL as ACTOR is to ___
  1. Astage
  2. Bcourt
  3. Cship
  4. Dlibrary
Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: A

The relationship is "worker to their workplace." teacher → school, so actor → stage.

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Question 6Number Analogies
Find the missing number: 3 → 9 ; 8 → 24 ; 12 → ___
  1. A34
  2. B39
  3. C36
  4. D37
Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: C

Each number is multiplied by 3. 12 × 3 = 36.

Question 7Number Series
What number comes next? 4, 9, 16, 25, ___
  1. A39
  2. B36
  3. C32
  4. D38
Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: B

These are square numbers: 2², 3², … Next is 6² = 36.

Question 8Figure Matrices
Which figure comes next?
?
  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: D

Each figure shows the next shape in a repeating sequence.

Question 9Verbal Analogies
Complete the analogy: ACTOR is to STAGE as FARMER is to ___
  1. Ahospital
  2. Bcockpit
  3. Cfarm
  4. Dlibrary
Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: C

The relationship is "worker to their workplace." actor → stage, so farmer → farm.

Question 10Number Analogies
Find the missing number: 3 → 9 ; 6 → 36 ; 12 → ___
  1. A142
  2. B146
  3. C148
  4. D144
Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: D

Each number is squared. 12 × 12 = 144.

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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KindergartenGrade 1Grade 2Grade 3Grade 4Grade 5Grade 6Grade 7🖨️ Printable Grade 8 pack (PDF) →Parent's guide to the CogAT →

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