The CAT4, or the Fourth Edition Cognitive Abilities Test, is a collection of tests developed by GL Assessment to help parents and teachers understand students' reasoning abilities and academic potential. The test has become increasingly popular, and it is now widely used by many schools in the United Kingdom and Ireland and many international schools worldwide.

The test is primarily focused on measuring cognitive reasoning skills, regardless of past knowledge accumulated in previous studies. This test features the following sections:

Quantitative Reasoning-Number Series and Number Analogies
Verbal Reasoning-Verbal Classification and Verbal Analogies
Non-Verbal Reasoning-Figure Classification and Figure Matrices
Spatial Ability-Figure Analysis and Figure Recognition

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CAT4 Level C Test Practice Question-Quantitative Reasoning #1

13 17 21 15 19 23 17 ?

A) 11

B) 13

C) 15

D) 21

E) 23

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The correct answer is D 21. In this series, the pattern is as follows: first, 4 is added, then 4 is added again, then 6 is subtracted; then 4 is added again, and so on. The pattern is: +4, +4, -6, +4, +4, -6, ... The last three numbers in the series are 19, 23, and 17; 23 is larger than 19 by 4 (+4), and 17 is smaller than 23 by 6 (-6). Thus, the next number in the series should be larger than 17 by 4 (+4): 17 + 4 = 21 Therefore, 21 is the correct answer.

#Note that additional practice questions for the Quantitative Reasoning battery (number analogies + number series) can be found on our CAT4 Level C practice packs.

CAT4 Level C Test Practice Question-Verbal Reasoning #1

blimp bee bat

A) kite

B) boat

C) train

D) bear

E) car

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The correct answer is A-kite. Blimps, bees, bats, and kites are all things that fly. Note that the rule is not "words that begin with b," as there are two answer choices that begin with "b" (boat and bear).

#Note that additional practice questions for the Verbal Reasoning battery (Verbal analogies + Verbal classification) can be found on our CAT4 Level C practice packs.

CAT4 Level C Test Practice Question-Non Verbal Reasoning #1

CAT4 Level C Test Practice Question-Non Verbal Reasoning #1

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The correct answer is E.

Each picture includes two shapes; an outer shape patterned with diagonal lines, and another inner shape.

In addition, the inner shape has one side less than the outer shape.

Answer E fits the pattern and therefore it is the correct answer.

Answers A and D are wrong because the backgrounds are white rather than the inner shape.

Answer B is wrong because the inner shape has the same number of edges as the shape on the outside.

Answer C is wrong because the outer shape (the triangle) has one less edge than the inner shape (the parallelogram), instead of the other way around.

#Note that additional practice questions for the Non-Verbal Reasoning battery (Figure analogies + Figure classification) can be found on our CAT4 Level C practice packs.

CAT4 Level C Test Practice Question-Spatial Ability #1

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The correct answer is D.

First, the square paper was folded in half widthwise, and then it was folded in half again lengthwise.
Then, three holes were cut out of the folded paper.
Since the paper was folded in half twice, the holes were cut through four layers of paper.
Therefore, when the paper is unfolded it will have twelve holes: 3 x 4 = 12.
Since the paper was folded in half widthwise and then again in half lengthwise, each quarter must mirror the quarters above or below it and the quarter to its left or right.

Answer choices A, C, and E include fewer than 12 holes, so they can be eliminated.

If you look closely at answer choice B, you can see that the quarters do not mirror each other in this way. The holes in the top half are positioned exactly the same as those in the bottom half instead of mirroring them.

We are left with the 4th answer choice, which is the correct answer.

#Note that additional practice questions for the Spatial Ability battery (Paper folding + Figure recognition) can be found on our CAT4 Level C practice packs.

CAT4 is a multiple-choice test that consists of four test batteries, each containing two short tests:

Verbal Reasoning	Verbal Classification Verbal Analogies
Quantitative Reasoning	Number Analogies Number Series
Non-verbal Reasoning	Figure Classification Figure Matrices
Spatial Ability	Figure Analysis Figure Recognition

These short tests are administered in three parts:

Part 1	Question Number	Test Time
Figure Classification	24 questions	10 minutes
Figure Matrices	24 questions	10 minutes
Part 2
Verbal Classification	24 questions	8 minutes
Verbal Analogies	24 questions	8 minutes
Number Analogies	18 questions	10 minutes
Part 3
Number Series	18 questions	8 minutes
Figure Analysis	18 questions	9 minutes
Figure Recognition	18 questions	9 minutes

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The CAT4 has a unique question format and strict time limitations, which results in a challenging experience for students facing the test. An excellent way to ease the pressure and improve the capability to deal with the test's daunting nature is to seek proper preparation before the exam. By practicing sample questions and knowing the test structure, your child could gain extra confidence and upgrade their CAT4 performance.

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CAT4 Test Practice for Year 6

About the CAT4

CAT4 Level C Sample Questions

CAT4 Level C Test Practice Question-Quantitative Reasoning #1

CAT4 Level C Test Practice Question-Verbal Reasoning #1

CAT4 Level C Test Practice Question-Non Verbal Reasoning #1

CAT4 Level C Test Practice Question-Spatial Ability #1

CAT 4 Format & Sections

How to Prepare for the CAT4 Level C?

Online CAT4 Level C Test Practice