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Free OLSAT practice test — Grade 1

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

These free OLSAT-style questions cover both the verbal and nonverbal halves of the test — following directions, analogies, classification, and figural reasoning.

The OLSAT rewards children who know the formats: many items (like 'following directions') trip up smart first-timers purely on unfamiliarity.

Question 1Verbal Analogies
Complete the analogy: YOUNG is to OLD as OPEN is to ___
  1. Aempty
  2. Bclosed
  3. Ccold
  4. Dfar
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Correct answer: B

The relationship is "opposites." young → old, so open → closed.

Question 2Number Series
What number comes next? 9, 7, 5, 3, ___
  1. A1
  2. B0
  3. C2
  4. D6
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Correct answer: A

The numbers count down by 2 each time. 3 − 2 = 1.

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

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

Question 4Verbal Analogies
Complete the analogy: EARS is to HEAR as HANDS is to ___
  1. Atalk
  2. Bclap
  3. Ctaste
  4. Dsmell
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Correct answer: B

The relationship is "body part to what it does." ears → hear, so hands → clap.

Question 5Number Series
What number comes next? 3, 5, 7, 9, ___
  1. A7
  2. B10
  3. C13
  4. D11
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Correct answer: D

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

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Question 6Figure Series
Which figure comes next?
?
  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
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Correct answer: B

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

Question 7Verbal Analogies
Complete the analogy: FAST is to SLOW as YOUNG is to ___
  1. Acold
  2. Blow
  3. Cfar
  4. Dold
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Correct answer: D

The relationship is "opposites." fast → slow, so young → old.

Question 8Number Series
What number comes next? 9, 8, 7, 6, ___
  1. A6
  2. B5
  3. C2
  4. D1
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Correct answer: B

The numbers count down by 1 each time. 6 − 1 = 5.

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

Correct answer: A

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

Question 10Verbal Analogies
Complete the analogy: JOEY is to KANGAROO as DUCKLING is to ___
  1. Acow
  2. Bduck
  3. Chorse
  4. Dpig
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Correct answer: B

The relationship is "young animal to its adult." joey → kangaroo, so duckling → duck.

OLSAT FAQ

What does OLSAT stand for?

Otis-Lennon School Ability Test — it measures verbal and nonverbal reasoning for gifted and accelerated placement.

What's a qualifying OLSAT score?

Most gifted programs look for a School Ability Index in the 95th+ percentile; NYC G&T historically required 90+ for district and 97+ for citywide programs.

More free OLSAT practice

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

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