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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 CHEF is to ___
  1. Afarm
  2. Bkitchen
  3. Chospital
  4. Dbakery
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Correct answer: B

The relationship is "worker to their workplace." pilot → cockpit, so chef → kitchen.

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

The figures change the same way each step. Which figure comes next?

?
  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. E
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Correct answer: E

Each step, one more shape appears each time. Continuing one more step gives E. The others: A the right step on the wrong shape; B steps backward in the series; C repeats the last figure instead of stepping on; D the right figure with the wrong fill.

Question 4Verbal Analogies
Complete the analogy: TADPOLE is to FROG as BUD is to ___
  1. Abear
  2. Bbutterfly
  3. Cdog
  4. Dflower
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Correct answer: D

The relationship is "what it grows or turns into." tadpole → frog, so bud → flower.

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

The figures change the same way each step. Which figure comes next?

?
  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. E
Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: A

Each step, the figure alternates big and small. Continuing one more step gives A. The others: B the right figure with the wrong fill; C the right step on the wrong shape; D jumps two steps ahead; E does not continue the series.

Question 7Verbal 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 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

The figures change the same way each step. Which figure comes next?

?
  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. E
Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: B

Each step, the figure turns a quarter-turn each time. Continuing one more step gives B. The others: A steps backward in the series; C jumps two steps ahead; D repeats the last figure instead of stepping on; E the right step on the wrong shape.

Question 10Verbal Analogies
Complete the analogy: TADPOLE is to FROG as PUPPY is to ___
  1. Achick
  2. Boak
  3. Cflower
  4. Ddog
Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: D

The relationship is "what it grows or turns into." tadpole → frog, so puppy → dog.

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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