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Free OLSAT practice test — Grade 7

10 original OLSAT-style questions for Grade 7, 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: PILOT is to COCKPIT as SAILOR is to ___
  1. Aship
  2. Bbakery
  3. Ccourt
  4. Dkitchen
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Correct answer: A

The relationship is "worker to their workplace." pilot → cockpit, so sailor → ship.

Question 2Number Series
What number comes next? 4, 12, 36, 108, ___
  1. A326
  2. B321
  3. C324
  4. D320
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Correct answer: C

Each number is multiplied by 3. 108 × 3 = 324.

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

Each figure shows the next shape in a repeating sequence.

Question 4Verbal Analogies
Complete the analogy: WHEEL is to CAR as TOOTH is to ___
  1. Aflower
  2. Bcomb
  3. Cguitar
  4. Dbird
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Correct answer: B

The relationship is "part to its whole." wheel → car, so tooth → comb.

Question 5Number Series
What number comes next? 2, 5, 9, 14, ___
  1. A22
  2. B16
  3. C23
  4. D20
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Correct answer: D

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

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

Correct answer: B

Each figure shows the next shape in a repeating sequence.

Question 7Verbal Analogies
Complete the analogy: STRING is to GUITAR as FINGER is to ___
  1. Ahouse
  2. Bcar
  3. Chand
  4. Dcomb
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Correct answer: C

The relationship is "part to its whole." string → guitar, so finger → hand.

Question 8Number Series
What number comes next? 9, 16, 25, 36, ___
  1. A47
  2. B45
  3. C49
  4. D46
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Correct answer: C

These are square numbers: 3², 4², … Next is 7² = 49.

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

Correct answer: C

Each figure shows the next shape in a repeating sequence.

Question 10Verbal Analogies
Complete the analogy: ACTOR is to STAGE as JUDGE is to ___
  1. Aschool
  2. Bcourt
  3. Chospital
  4. Dfarm
Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: B

The relationship is "worker to their workplace." actor → stage, so judge → court.

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

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