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Free OLSAT practice test — Grade 4

10 original OLSAT-style questions for Grade 4, 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: WOLF is to PACK as LION is to ___
  1. Aswarm
  2. Bherd
  3. Cpride
  4. Dchoir
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Correct answer: C

A group of wolves is called a pack, and a group of lions is a pride.

Question 2Number Series
What number comes next? 11, 15, 21, 25, ___
  1. A31
  2. B32
  3. C30
  4. D33
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Correct answer: A

The pattern alternates: +4, then +6.

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

The shapes repeat in a cycle: square, circle, triangle, then square again.

Question 4Verbal Analogies
Complete the analogy: DRIZZLE is to DOWNPOUR as DISLIKE is to ___
  1. Aoverjoyed
  2. Bmicroscopic
  3. Cgale
  4. Dhate
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Correct answer: D

Downpour is a stronger form of drizzle, and hate is a stronger form of dislike.

Question 5Number Series
What number comes next? 7, 14, 17, 24, ___
  1. A29
  2. B26
  3. C28
  4. D27
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Correct answer: D

The pattern alternates: +7, then +3.

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

Correct answer: A

The shapes repeat in a cycle: triangle, pentagon, diamond, then triangle again.

Question 7Verbal Analogies
Complete the analogy: SHIP is to FLEET as WOLF is to ___
  1. Aschool
  2. Bflock
  3. Cpride
  4. Dpack
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Correct answer: D

A group of ships is called a fleet, and a group of wolves is a pack.

Question 8Number Series
What number comes next? 119, 115, 111, 107, ___
  1. A103
  2. B104
  3. C105
  4. D102
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Correct answer: A

Each number goes down by 4.

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

Correct answer: A

The shapes repeat in a cycle: diamond, circle, pentagon, then diamond again.

Question 10Verbal Analogies
Complete the analogy: SCALE is to WEIGH as ANCHOR is to ___
  1. Acompute
  2. Bwarn
  3. Cmagnify
  4. Dsecure
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Correct answer: D

A scale is used to weigh, and a anchor is used to secure.

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.

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