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Free SCAT practice test — Grade 2

10 original SCAT-style questions for Grade 2, with answers and full explanations. No signup needed.

These free SCAT-style questions practice the two sections of the School and College Ability Test: verbal analogies and quantitative comparisons.

The SCAT is above-grade-level by design — used by gifted programs like Johns Hopkins CTY — so expect questions that stretch beyond classroom material.

Question 1Verbal Analogies
Complete the analogy: RULER is to MEASURE as BROOM is to ___
  1. Ahit
  2. Bsweep
  3. Cunlock
  4. Dpaint
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Correct answer: B

The relationship is "tool to what it does." ruler → measure, so broom → sweep.

Question 2Quantitative Comparisons
Find the missing number: 4 → 9 ; 9 → 14 ; 8 → ___
  1. A11
  2. B13
  3. C12
  4. D15
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Correct answer: B

Each number increases by 5. 8 + 5 = 13.

Question 3Verbal Analogies
Complete the analogy: OPEN is to CLOSED as LOUD is to ___
  1. Aquiet
  2. Blow
  3. Cdark
  4. Dempty
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Correct answer: A

The relationship is "opposites." open → closed, so loud → quiet.

Question 4Quantitative Comparisons
Find the missing number: 9 → 12 ; 6 → 9 ; 3 → ___
  1. A2
  2. B4
  3. C7
  4. D6
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Correct answer: D

Each number increases by 3. 3 + 3 = 6.

Question 5Verbal Analogies
Complete the analogy: LION is to ROAR as CAT is to ___
  1. Abuzz
  2. Boink
  3. Cbaa
  4. Dmeow
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Correct answer: D

The relationship is "animal to the sound it makes." lion → roar, so cat → meow.

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Question 6Quantitative Comparisons
Find the missing number: 4 → 7 ; 2 → 5 ; 12 → ___
  1. A13
  2. B19
  3. C15
  4. D14
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Correct answer: C

Each number increases by 3. 12 + 3 = 15.

Question 7Verbal Analogies
Complete the analogy: TEACHER is to SCHOOL as SAILOR is to ___
  1. Aship
  2. Bcockpit
  3. Cfarm
  4. Dhospital
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Correct answer: A

The relationship is "worker to their workplace." teacher → school, so sailor → ship.

Question 8Quantitative Comparisons
Find the missing number: 14 → 7 ; 12 → 6 ; 10 → ___
  1. A5
  2. B6
  3. C2
  4. D1
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Correct answer: A

Each number is halved (÷2). 10 ÷ 2 = 5.

Question 9Verbal Analogies
Complete the analogy: SAILOR is to SHIP as JUDGE is to ___
  1. Akitchen
  2. Bcourt
  3. Clibrary
  4. Dhospital
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Correct answer: B

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

Question 10Quantitative Comparisons
Find the missing number: 1 → 4 ; 3 → 6 ; 9 → ___
  1. A11
  2. B12
  3. C15
  4. D13
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Correct answer: B

Each number increases by 3. 9 + 3 = 12.

SCAT FAQ

What is the SCAT used for?

Primarily admission to gifted talent searches and programs (most famously Johns Hopkins CTY), which use above-grade-level scores to identify advanced learners.

How is the SCAT structured?

Two sections — Verbal (analogies) and Quantitative (comparisons) — of 55 questions each, with 22 minutes per section.

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