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Free NNAT practice test — Grade 5

10 original NNAT-style questions for Grade 5, 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?
?
  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: A

The small dot moves one corner counter-clockwise each step while the diamond stays still.

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

Correct answer: B

Two things change together: the arrow rotates 90° each step and the circle grows.

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

Correct answer: B

The outer square stays the same while the inner shapes repeat in a cycle: diamond, hexagon, triangle, then diamond again.

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

Correct answer: B

The small dot moves one corner counter-clockwise each step while the pentagon stays still.

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

Correct answer: A

Two things change together: the arrow rotates 45° each step and the circle grows.

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

Correct answer: B

The outer diamond stays the same while the inner shapes repeat in a cycle: triangle, pentagon, square, then triangle again.

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

Correct answer: C

The small dot moves one corner clockwise each step while the pentagon stays still.

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

Correct answer: D

Two things change together: the arrow rotates 45° each step and the circle grows.

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

Correct answer: A

The outer circle stays the same while the inner shapes repeat in a cycle: square, triangle, pentagon, then square again.

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

Correct answer: A

The small dot moves one corner counter-clockwise each step while the hexagon stays still.

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.

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