The CogAT Level 9 is typically given to students in 3rd grade and is used to assess cognitive abilities in three key areas: verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal reasoning. It's an important tool for identifying gifted students and guiding academic placement.
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CogAT 3rd grade Practice Question-Verbal Analogies
The first pair of words are related in a certain way. Choose the word that completes the second pair of words so that they are related in the same way.
Peach → fruit : lily →
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The correct answer is A: flower. A peach is a type of fruit like a lily is a type of flower.
Choose the word that best fits with the group.
shirt jacket socks
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The correct answer is B: pants. Shirts, jackets, socks and pants are all articles of clothing.
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Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
Andrew put the shirt back in the clothes dryer as it was still _____.
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The correct answer is A : damp, which means slightly wet. Andrew put the shirt back in the clothes dryer because it was still damp.
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"When I’m working on Sentence Completion questions, I always try to figure out what kind of sentence it is first—it really helps me narrow down the right word. Usually, I look for clues to see if it’s a cause and effect sentence, a comparison, or maybe a definition. Once I spot that, the answer becomes much clearer."
What is the next number in the series?
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 ?
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The correct answer is A: 4. In this series, every number is larger than the number before it by one-half (0.5). The pattern is: +0.5, +0.5, +0.5, ... The last number in this series is 3.5, so the next number in the series should be larger than 3.5 by 0.5. 3.5 + 0.5 = 4 Therefore, 4 is the correct answer.
Solve.
26 = ? + 9
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The correct answer is D: 17. The first thing to notice when solving this type of question is that both sides of the equation must be equal. Since we are trying to solve for the '?', we must get it by itself on one side of the equation. To do this, we must subtract 9 from the right side of the equation, and since both sides of the equation must be equal, we must also subtract 9 from the left side of the equation. 26 - 9 = ? + 9 - 9 On the right side of the equation, we have our '?' by itself. We now have: 26 - 9 = ? To solve for the '?', simply subtract 9 from 26. Be sure to line up the numbers correctly to perform the subtraction: This means that ? = 17.
Choose the number that completes the third pair so that it demonstrates the same relationship as the first two pairs.
[2 → 4] [17 → 19] [20 → ?]
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The answer is B: 22. Look for the pattern in the first series of numbers. The difference between 2 and 4 is +2. The difference between 17 and 19 is also + 2. The next series of numbers should follow the same pattern, meaning that the difference between 20 and ? should be +2 as well: 20 + 2 = 22, meaning that the correct answer will be 22. ? = 22
TestPrep-Online Tutor's Tip:
"When I help students with Number Analogies, I always encourage them to look for a rule that connects the first number to the second—then apply that same rule to the next pair. If a simple pattern like addition or multiplication doesn’t work, I suggest thinking about a two-step relationship, like adding a number and then multiplying by another. It’s all about spotting the pattern, even if it takes a few tries."
The given shapes have a certain pattern. Choose the answer choice that follows the same pattern.
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The correct answer is E.
All three arrows are the same size. Choices A, B, C, and D are different in their sizes than the three given arrows. In addition, the arrows are rotating in a clockwise direction, so the missing arrow should be rotated 90 degrees clockwise from the previous image, like in answer E.
Hence, E is the correct answer.
Choose the picture that belongs with the bottom picture in the same way the pictures on top belong together.
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The correct answer is B.
In the above analogy, the figure on the right is the inverse of the figure on the left. The colors/shading of the outer shape switch with the color/shading of the inner shape.
Thus, the answer must be a white triangle with a black arrow inside.
The paper is being folded and punched with holes. Choose the answer choice that depicts the paper after it is unfolded.
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The correct answer is C.
TestPrep-Online Developer's Tip:
"When I work with students on Figure Matrices, I tell them to look for a rule or pattern that changes the left figure in the top row into the one on the right. Then, they can apply that same rule to the bottom row to find the missing figure. If more than one answer seems to fit, it usually means the rule isn’t specific enough—so we try to find a clearer, more accurate pattern. And sometimes, there’s more than one rule at play, so it’s important to stay flexible in your thinking."
We recommend starting prep two weeks before the test. Begin with our full-length simulation and study guides to get familiar with the format.
The CogAT is divided into Verbal, Nonverbal, and Quantitative batteries, each with subtopics like Analogies, Classification, Number Series, and Paper Folding.
Seeing all question types, along with solutions and explanations, helps avoid surprises on test day.
Our Grade 3 practice pack mirrors the real CogAT format, with detailed explanations for every question to help reinforce strategies and logic. Start with the full test, then review challenging questions and study guides for each battery.
They include figure matrices, paper folding, and figure classification, testing abstract reasoning without using words.
Policies vary by district. Some allow retakes after a year, others only test once. Check with your child’s school or district.
Yes. While it's meant to assess innate ability, familiarity with the question types can reduce anxiety and improve performance.
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