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Free OLSAT practice test — Grade 8

10 original OLSAT-style questions for Grade 8, 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: LEAF is to PLANT as ROOM is to ___
  1. Abook
  2. Bhand
  3. Chouse
  4. Dflower
Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: C

The relationship is "part to its whole." leaf → plant, so room → house.

Question 2Number Series
What number comes next? 1, 4, 9, 16, ___
  1. A21
  2. B27
  3. C22
  4. D25
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Correct answer: D

These are square numbers: 1², 2², … Next is 5² = 25.

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

Correct answer: A

Each figure shows the next shape in a repeating sequence.

Question 4Verbal Analogies
Complete the analogy: PETAL is to FLOWER as FINGER is to ___
  1. Aguitar
  2. Btree
  3. Chand
  4. Dhouse
Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: C

The relationship is "part to its whole." petal → flower, so finger → hand.

Question 5Number Series
What number comes next? 4, 9, 16, 25, ___
  1. A32
  2. B33
  3. C38
  4. D36
Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: D

These are square numbers: 2², 3², … Next is 6² = 36.

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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 TOOTH is to ___
  1. Acomb
  2. Bflower
  3. Ctree
  4. Dcar
Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: A

The relationship is "part to its whole." string → guitar, so tooth → comb.

Question 8Number Series
What number comes next? 16, 25, 36, 49, ___
  1. A66
  2. B67
  3. C64
  4. D62
Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: C

These are square numbers: 4², 5², … Next is 8² = 64.

Question 9Figure 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 10Verbal Analogies
Complete the analogy: JUDGE is to COURT as SAILOR is to ___
  1. Astage
  2. Bship
  3. Ccockpit
  4. Dkitchen
Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: B

The relationship is "worker to their workplace." judge → court, so sailor → ship.

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 7🖨️ Printable Grade 8 pack (PDF) →Parent's guide to the OLSAT →

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