3.This paper was folded in half twice (right onto left, then bottom onto top) along the dashed line. Then holes were punched where you see the dots. What does the paper look like when fully unfolded?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
4.These three words go together in some way: tuba, trumpet, saxophone. Which word belongs with them?
(A)novel
(B)tugboat
(C)clarinet
(D)slide
(E)horse
5.What number should replace the question mark to make this true? 137 − ? = 126
(A)13
(B)11
(C)9
(D)12
(E)10
6.Look at the first three figures. They belong together in some way. Which answer choice belongs with them?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
7.Complete the analogy:
GERM is to ILLNESS as FRICTION is to ___
(A)tremor
(B)famine
(C)flood
(D)heat
8.The company had to ____ thousands of toys after discovering the paint was unsafe.
11.This paper was folded in half twice: first the right side folds onto the left, then the bottom folds onto the top. Then holes were punched where you see the dots. What does the paper look like when fully unfolded?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
12.These three words go together in some way: honest, generous, patient. Which word belongs with them?
(A)hopscotch
(B)octopus
(C)humble
(D)scissors
(E)plum
13.What number should replace the question mark to make this true? ? − 114 = 21
(A)136
(B)134
(C)133
(D)135
(E)137
14.Look at the first three figures. They belong together in some way. Which answer choice belongs with them?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
15.Complete the analogy:
DISLIKE is to HATE as BREEZE is to ___
(A)gale
(B)excellent
(C)downpour
(D)freezing
16.Her argument was so ____ that even her strongest opponents changed their minds.
19.This paper was folded in half twice: first the right side folds onto the left, then the bottom folds onto the top. Then holes were punched where you see the dots. What does the paper look like when fully unfolded?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
20.These three words go together in some way: amethyst, emerald, opal. Which word belongs with them?
(A)ruby
(B)glance
(C)pea
(D)sandbox
(E)pilot
Answer Key — CogAT Grade 6
1. A — The rule is: multiply by 2, then add 1. So 16 → 33.
2. A — The pattern alternates: +6, then +2.
3. D — Every hole copies across each fold line like a mirror. 2 holes through 4 layers makes 8 holes when unfolded.
4. C — tuba, trumpet, saxophone are all wind instruments. Clarinet is also one of the wind instruments, so it belongs in the group.
5. B — 137 minus 11 leaves 126, so ? = 11.
6. C — The first three figures go together because they all show the same number of shapes. Only the correct choice matches that rule.
7. D — Germ causes illness, and friction causes heat.
8. A — A recall pulls unsafe products back from stores.
9. D — The rule is: multiply by 4, then add 3. So 11 → 47.
10. B — The jumps grow by one each time: +3, +4, +5, +6.
11. C — Every hole copies across each fold line like a mirror. 2 holes through 4 layers makes 8 holes when unfolded.
12. C — honest, generous, patient are all positive traits. Humble is also one of the positive traits, so it belongs in the group.
13. D — ? must be 21 + 114 = 135, because 135 − 114 = 21.
14. E — The first three figures go together because they all show the same number of shapes. Only the correct choice matches that rule.
15. A — Hate is a stronger form of dislike, and gale is a stronger form of breeze.
16. B — A persuasive argument convinces people.
17. B — The rule is: multiply by 3, then add 3. So 11 → 36.
18. C — The pattern alternates: +5, then +5.
19. C — Every hole copies across each fold line like a mirror. 2 holes through 4 layers makes 8 holes when unfolded.
20. A — amethyst, emerald, opal are all gems and stones. Ruby is also one of the gems and stones, so it belongs in the group.
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