Free OLSAT Sample Questions

Look at all three pictures carefully! In Option C, we can see the objects in this special order: first comes the big spaceship, then we meet our friendly alien, and finally we see the brave astronaut. That's exactly what the question asks for - spaceship, then alien, then astronaut - like reading from left to right! The other options have these things in a different order, so Option C is our correct answer.

Let's think about this together! In Option B, we're looking at pairs of things that are opposites - just like up and down or big and small. When someone is happy, they smile 😊, and when they're sad, they frown ☹️ - they're complete opposites! The same thing happens with drinks - a cold drink is the total opposite of a hot drink, just like ice cream is the opposite of hot soup. So Option B shows us two perfect pairs of opposites, making it our right answer!

Let's solve this fun lollipop problem together!

Here's what happened:

• Our friends Jayden and Martin went to the store and bought 8 yummy lollipops
• Then, Jayden ate 2 lollipops and Martin ate 2 lollipops too (that's 4 lollipops eaten so far!)
• Their friend Madeline came along and ate 1 more lollipop
• So altogether, they ate 5 lollipops (4 lollipops eaten by Jayden and Martin + 1 eaten by Madeline = 5)
• If they started with 8 lollipops and ate 5 of them, we can count what's left: 8 - 5 = 3

So Jayden and Martin still have 3 lollipops left to enjoy later! 🍭 The answer is C

Let's look at this picture puzzle together! This group of objects includes things that make music, like instruments you might play in a band or orchestra. But wait! The headphones don't belong. They're not musical instruments. They just help us hear music. That's why B is our answer!

Let's solve this shape puzzle step by step in a fun way!

We're looking for a special pattern of shapes - like a treasure map! Here's what we need to find:

• A small triangle that's pointing up ▲
• It needs to be on the right side of a big triangle that's pointing down 🔽
• And we also need to find a star that's sitting to the left of a small circle ★ ○

Looking at all our choices:

• Choice A doesn't have any big triangle at all - so that's not it!
• Choice B is missing the small triangle - nope!
• Choice D doesn't have a big triangle either - not this one!
• But look at Choice C - it's perfect! It has everything we need: the small triangle pointing up is right where it should be (after the big upside-down triangle), and there's our star sitting next to the circle, just like we wanted!

That's why C is our answer - it's the only one that has all our shapes in just the right places!

The correct answer is D

Let's look at this fun shape puzzle together! 🌟

We're playing a little game of "spot the difference" with stars inside of stars. Think of it like Russian nesting dolls, but with stars! Here's the fun part:

• In choices A, B, and C, we see three stars - like a baby star, inside a mommy star, inside a daddy star
• But look at choice D - it's different! It only has two stars - like a baby star inside a mommy star

That's what makes D special and why it's our answer - it's the only one with just two stars instead of three. It's like finding the pattern that doesn't follow the family rule!

Think of it as finding which group of stars is wearing a different outfit from all the others. Choice D stands out because it's wearing something different - it has one less layer!

Let's explore each word and understand why A "confident" is the correct opposite of "timid":

• Confident (CORRECT ANSWER)

Definition: Sure of oneself; having a feeling of self-assurance; brave and bold

This is the opposite of timid because while timid people hold back and feel unsure, confident people feel sure of themselves and step forward boldly

• Anxious

Definition: Worried, nervous, or uneasy about something

This is actually similar to timid, not opposite, as both involve feeling nervous or uncertain

• Excited

Definition: Very enthusiastic and eager; full of energy and enthusiasm

While this is a positive emotion, it's not specifically the opposite of timid, as you can be both excited and timid at the same time

• Shy

Definition: Being nervous or timid in the company of other people

This is actually a synonym (means the same thing) as timid, not an opposite
The correct answer is "confident" because it represents the complete opposite characteristics of being timid: while timid means being hesitant, fearful, and lacking confidence, confident means being self-assured, brave, and sure of oneself.

The correct answer is C

The shapes in this puzzle are arranged in a special way. Let's look at the patterns:

1. Across the rows (from left to right):
   • The number of sides on the shapes keeps increasing by 1
   • So the first shape has 3 sides (a triangle), the next has 4 sides (a square), and the last has 5 sides (a pentagon)
2. Down the columns (from top to bottom):
   • All the shapes in each column have the same number of sides
   • And they are also all the same color

Looking at the answer choices, only choice C follows both of these patterns:

• The shapes go from a triangle (3 sides), to a square (4 sides), to a pentagon (5 sides)
• And all the shapes in the column are the same color

The other answer choices don't match both the increasing side count across the row and the consistent shapes/colors down the column.

That's why the correct answer is C - it's the only one that fits both of the patterns we see in the puzzle.

The numbers in the boxes are following a specific rule. Let's look closely:
In the first box, the numbers are 10 and 17.
If we subtract the first number from the second number, we get 7 (17 - 10 = 7).
In the second box, the numbers are 21 and 28.
Again, if we subtract the first number from the second number, we get 7 (28 - 21 = 7).
Do you see the pattern? The numbers in each box are related by adding 7 to the first number to get the second number.
Now, let's look at the last box with the question mark.
The first number in that box is 7.
If we follow the same rule and add 7 to 7, we get 14.
Therefore, the correct answer that should go in the last box is 14.
Does this make sense? The key is recognizing that the numbers in each box are related by adding 7 to the first number. Let me know if you have any other questions!

The correct answer is A "Stewart is taller than Reuben".

Here's why:

1. We know that Stewart is taller than Bobby, and Reuben is shorter than Bobby.
2. This means that Stewart must be taller than Reuben, since Stewart is taller than someone who is taller than Reuben.

Now let's explain why the other answer choices are incorrect:

• B-"Bobby is taller than Stewart" - This cannot be true, since we know Stewart is taller than Bobby.
• C-"Stewart is shorter than Reuben" - This directly contradicts the information given that Stewart is taller than Bobby, and Reuben is shorter than Bobby.
• D-"Reuben is taller than Bobby" - This is the opposite of what we know, which is that Reuben is shorter than Bobby.
• E-"Reuben and Stewart are the same height." This is not possible, since we know Stewart is taller than Bobby, and Reuben is shorter than Bobby.

The key is using the given information to logically deduce the correct relationship between the heights of the three people. By understanding that Stewart is taller than Bobby, and Reuben is shorter than Bobby, we can conclude that Stewart must be taller than Reuben.

The correct answer is B.

Here's the step-by-step logic:

1. The relationship between the first two shapes is that the second shape is the first shape rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise, with an additional triangle on top.
2. To apply the same transformation to the third shape, we need to:
   • Rotate the third shape 90 degrees counterclockwise
   • Add a triangle on top
3. Option B is the only answer choice that matches this transformation. It has the same base shape as the third figure, but rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise and with a triangle added on top.

The other options don't follow the same pattern:

• Option A just has the base shape without any transformation.
• Option C and D have the base shape rotated, but don't have the additional triangle.
• Option E has a different base shape altogether.

So B is the correct answer because it's the only one that applies the same 90-degree counterclockwise rotation and addition of a triangle, just like the transformation from the first to the second figure.

The correct answer is A

The pattern in this sequence is alternating between the number 5 and a number that is 1 greater than the previous number.

The sequence goes:

5, 0, 5, 1, 5, 2, 5, 3, 5, ?

We can see the pattern is:

5, 0 (+1), 5, 1 (+1), 5, 2 (+1), 5, 3 (+1), 5, ?

The next number in the sequence should be 1 greater than the previous number, which is 3.
So the missing number is 4.

The explanation is:

The sequence alternates between 5 and a number 1 greater than the previous number
The last two numbers in the sequence are 5 and 3
The next number should be 1 greater than 3, which is 4
Therefore, the correct answer is 4

The correct answer is A

The word "Observe" does not fit the pattern of the other words shown, which are all related to forecasting, predicting, or anticipating future events.
"Observe" implies focusing on the present or past, rather than making predictions or forecasts about the future, which the other words like "Predict", "Forecast", "Foresee", and "Anticipate" are referring to.
The other words are all related to different aspects of looking ahead and trying to understand or prepare for future outcomes, whereas "Observe" is more focused on examining the current or past situation.

The correct answer is E

Okay, so I can see that each frame in the row is divided into two parts - the left side has some smaller shapes, and the right side has a circle. As we go from left to right, a few things are happening:

On the left side, the number of smaller shapes is decreasing by 1 each time. So the first frame has 7 shapes, the next has 6, then 5, and the last one should have 4 shapes.

On the right side, the circle is being divided into more and more equal sections, in a clockwise direction. The first frame has the circle undivided, then each next frame adds another line dividing the circle into one more equal part.

Putting these patterns together, the missing frame should have 3 shapes on the left side, and the circle on the right should be divided into 5 equal sections.

The correct answer is E

Let's organize this step by step:

Pattern Rules:

• Across each row: First subtract 5, then add 3 (-5, +3)
• Down each column: Add 4 each time (+4, +4)

Row Pattern Examples:

• First Row:
  • 21 - 5 = 16
  • 16 + 3 = 19
• Second Row:
  • 25 - 5 = 20
  • 20 + 3 = 23

Column Pattern Examples:

• First Column:
  • 21 + 4 = 25
  • 25 + 4 = 29
• Second Column:
  • 16 + 4 = 20
  • 20 + 4 = 24

Finding the Missing Number:

• Using the Row Pattern:
  • We know the second number in the last row is 24
  • So: 24 + 3 = 27
• Using the Column Pattern:
  • We know the second row number is 23
  • So: 23 + 4 = 27

Therefore, 27 is the correct answer since it works for both the row pattern and column pattern.

The correct answer is the letter “C”. 

The sentence reads: Many American companies had been criticized for selling private data online, yet nothing has changed.

The correct answer is (E)

Two Main Rules:

1. Circle Movement:
   • Across a row:
     • Stays in same row
     • Moves one column right each time
   • Down a column:
     • Stays in same column
     • Can be in different rows
2. Star Movement:
   • Across a row:
     • Stays in same column
     • Moves up one row each time
   • Down a column:
     • Stays in same row
     • Moves one column left each time

Note: In the upper-right frame, the star and circle overlap (circle covers the star)

Eliminating Wrong Answers:

• Answer A: Wrong - missing a circle
• Answer B: Wrong - star is in incorrect position
• Answer C: Wrong - circle is in incorrect position
• Answer D: Wrong - star is in incorrect position
• Answer E: Correct - both star and circle are in correct positions

Therefore, E is the correct answer as it's the only option that follows both movement rules for the circle and star.

The correct answer is E

Pattern Rule:

• First number × 12 = Second number
• Second number × 0 = Third number

First Box Pattern:

• 4 × 12 = 48
• 48 × 0 = 0

Second Box Pattern:

• -2 × 12 = -24
• -24 × 0 = 0

Question Mark Box:

• We know the second number is 60
• To find the missing first number:
  • 60 ÷ 12 = 5
• Then verify:
  • 5 × 12 = 60
  • 60 × 0 = 0

Therefore:

• First number must be 5
• Answer choice E is correct

The pattern is consistent across all boxes:

• First to second number: Multiply by 12
• Second to third number: Multiply by 0