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Free NNAT practice test — Grade 1

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

These free NNAT-style questions practice the four nonverbal reasoning types on the test: pattern completion, reasoning by analogy, serial reasoning, and spatial visualization.

The NNAT is entirely visual — no reading required — so familiarity with the puzzle formats is the biggest advantage you can give your child.

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

The pattern repeats star, triangle, star, … so the triangle comes next.

Question 2Reasoning by Analogy
Which figure comes next?
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  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: A

The colors alternate blue, orange, blue, … so the next square is orange.

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

The star moves one step to the left each time, then starts over.

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

The square alternates big, small, big, … so a small one comes next.

Question 5Pattern Completion
Which figure comes next?
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  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: B

The number of dots increases by one each step, so the next figure has 5 dots.

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Question 6Reasoning by Analogy
Which figure comes next?
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  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: B

The pattern repeats circle, star, circle, … so the star comes next.

Question 7Serial Reasoning
Which figure comes next?
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  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: C

The circle alternates big, small, big, … so a small one comes next.

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

Correct answer: D

The square moves one step to the left each time, then starts over.

Question 9Pattern Completion
Which figure comes next?
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  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: A

The colors alternate blue, orange, blue, … so the next diamond is orange.

Question 10Reasoning by Analogy
Which figure comes next?
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  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: D

The star moves one step to the left each time, then starts over.

NNAT FAQ

What is a good NNAT score?

Gifted programs typically look for roughly the 95th+ percentile (an NAI around 126+), but each district sets its own cutoff.

How long is the NNAT?

About 30 minutes for 48 questions — it moves fast, which is why pacing practice matters.

More free NNAT practice

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