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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 → 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 3Verbal Analogies
Complete the analogy: JOEY is to KANGAROO as PUPPY is to ___
  1. Acow
  2. Bdog
  3. Csheep
  4. Dpig
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Correct answer: B

The relationship is "young animal to its adult." joey → kangaroo, so puppy → dog.

Question 4Quantitative Comparisons
Find the missing number: 4 → 1 ; 6 → 3 ; 8 → ___
  1. A4
  2. B1
  3. C7
  4. D5
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Correct answer: D

Each number decreases by 3. 8 − 3 = 5.

Question 5Verbal Analogies
Complete the analogy: RABBIT is to BURROW as BEAR is to ___
  1. Acave
  2. Bhive
  3. Cnest
  4. Dcolony
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Correct answer: A

The relationship is "animal to its home." rabbit → burrow, so bear → cave.

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Question 6Quantitative Comparisons
Find the missing number: 11 → 14 ; 7 → 10 ; 1 → ___
  1. A6
  2. B5
  3. C4
  4. D3
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Correct answer: C

Each number increases by 3. 1 + 3 = 4.

Question 7Verbal Analogies
Complete the analogy: COW is to BARN as DOG is to ___
  1. Astable
  2. Bburrow
  3. Ccolony
  4. Dkennel
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Correct answer: D

The relationship is "animal to its home." cow → barn, so dog → kennel.

Question 8Quantitative Comparisons
Find the missing number: 12 → 15 ; 7 → 10 ; 10 → ___
  1. A10
  2. B11
  3. C13
  4. D12
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Correct answer: C

Each number increases by 3. 10 + 3 = 13.

Question 9Verbal Analogies
Complete the analogy: ANT is to COLONY as SPIDER is to ___
  1. Aweb
  2. Bhive
  3. Cnest
  4. Daquarium
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Correct answer: A

The relationship is "animal to its home." ant → colony, so spider → web.

Question 10Quantitative Comparisons
Find the missing number: 2 → 4 ; 8 → 16 ; 7 → ___
  1. A18
  2. B10
  3. C12
  4. D14
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Correct answer: D

Each number is doubled (×2). 7 × 2 = 14.

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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