2024 CAT4 Test Practice for Year 11+ (Level G)

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TestPrep-Online offers the most complete and accurate  CAT4 Level G Preparation Pack, to help your child with: 

  • Full-test simulations: acquire a better sense of the actual test and on test day, you'll be able to manage your time better. 
  • Detailed explanations for all questions: learn from their mistakes and acquire useful solving strategies. 
  • Additional practice drills: assist your mprove key subjects 
  • Study guide: breaks down each section of the test and explains how to tackle it. 

The practice materials on this prep pack fully cover all the sections of the CAT4 test. Learn more about the CAT4 level G and how to prepare for it below!

CAT4 Test Practice for Year 11+ (Level G)
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  • 570+ total practice questions, comprised of:
    • Four Quantitative Reasoning practice drills
    • Four Verbal Reasoning practice drills
    • Four Non-Verbal Reasoning practice drills
    • Four Spatial Ability practice drills
    • Two Full-length CAT4 test simulations
  • Elaborated solutions & thorough explanations for all questions
  • Comprehensive PDF study guides
  • Detailed score reports for tracking progress

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CAT4 Level G PrepPack FAQs

The Cognitive Abilities Test Fourth Edition (CAT4) is one of the most popular reasoning skills tests for pupils in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Provided by GL Assessment, the test is designed to measure cognitive reasoning skills without focusing on reading comprehension or arithmetical skills. This makes the students’ previous academic knowledge less critical. The test is comprised of 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​

Learn more about the CAT4 test format.

The test is also widely used as part of the admission process to many acclaimed schools around the UK and Ireland as well as to various international schools around the world. Level G of the CAT4 is the highest level of difficulty for this test. It is designated for school year 11 and above (Y11+), catering to children between 14 and 17+. Level G is the most commonly administered level for admission purposes worldwide due to its high complexity and difficulty compared to the lower levels of the test. For this reason, it is highly recommended to obtain proper preparation.  


Preparing for the CAT4 test is highly recommended.

The CAT4’s unique question format and strict time limitations can make the test seem somewhat daunting to many students. Seeking proper preparation before the exam will help reduce some of the pressure and anxiety that are frequently accompany unknown tests.

Getting familiar with the complex test structure and different question types can increase your confidence and make you feel a lot more comfortable facing challenges during the actual test.

As practicing ahead reduces anxiety, it also improves the accuracy of the test in reflecting your actual ability. In addition, if you are to take the CAT4 exam as part of an admission process, preparing in advance can give you a crucial advantage over other students and boost your enrollment chances.


Since the CAT4 is not based on past experience or previous academic knowledge, the best preparation tactic would be to use practice tests to get yourself acquainted with the specifications of the actual test.

As in many cognitive assessments, the CAT4 is based on recurring patterns. Getting familiar with them and practicing through sample questions based on the same format as the actual test, can significantly increase your chances to score high.

Our PrepPack includes test simulations with sample questions and explanations to help your child prepare for all sections of the test.


The CAT4 Level G for Year 11+ is a multiple-choice test consisting of four test batteries, that each of them is comprised of two short tests, and is meant for examining different cognitive abilities:

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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CAT4 Level G Sample Questions

If you look below you can see four sample questions, one from each battery of the exam, that could be found on the real test.

CAT4 Level G Sample Question - Quantitative Reasoning

[96 → 23] [72 → 17] [52 → ?]

 

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The correct answer is B-12.

First, you must find a connection between the first pair of numbers. The simplest connections are additions and subtractions, however it does not fit both pairs, as: 96-73=23, however, 72-73≠17. This connection does not match both pairs and therefore is incorrect. Another possible connection can involve multiplication or division. 96 is not divisible by 23, thus you need to find a divisor for 96 that will result in a quotient close to 23. Few divisors of 96 are: 96÷2=48 96÷3=32 96÷4=24 24 is the successor of 23, and the best option from the options above. Therefore, we can phrase the connection between 96 and 23 as: 96÷4-1=23 This connection also matches the second pair, as 72÷4-1=17, and therefore it is correct. Applying it to 52 yields 52÷4-1=12, which 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 G practice packs.


CAT4 Level G Sample Question - Verbal Reasoning

builder electrician plumber

 

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The correct answer is B - roofer. These are all professions related to the construction industry. "Profession" is incorrect because that is the name of the category, rather than a member of that category. "Worker" is also incorrect, because it is too general and not a specific member of the category. Although “Baker” is a profession, it is not in the construction industry, and therefore it is incorrect.

#Note that more Verbal Reasoning practice drills (verbal classification & verbal analogies) can be found on our CAT4 Level G practice packs.


CAT4 Level G Sample Question - Non Verbal Reasoning

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The correct answer is B.

In this question, the features that repeat for all three pictures are:

  • All pictures consist of one white circle, one white square, and one black dot (or small black circle).
  • The black dot appears inside the square.

In answers A and D, the dot is not inside the square, so they can be eliminated.

  • Answer C contains two black dots instead of just one, so it can also be eliminated.
  • Answer E does not contain a black dot, so it can also be eliminated.

Answer B consists of one white square, one white circle, and a black dot appearing inside the square; therefore, it is the correct answer.


CAT4 Level G Test Practice Question-spatial ability #1

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The correct answer is (E).​

The paper has 2 holes punched and is folded twice.

  • If we open the first crease, which covers 2 holes, it results in 4 holes in the next picture.
  • If we open the second crease, which covers 1 hole, it results in 5 holes in the final picture.

Answer A is incorrect because the placement of the holes is incorrect.

#Note that more practice questions for the Spatial Ability battery (figure analysis + figure recognition) can be found on our CAT4 Level G practice packs.