CAT4 Level A: Sample Questions
Welcome to our Level A CAT4 sample questions, specifically tailored for students in Year 4 in England & Wales, Primary 5 in Scotland, Y5 (P5) in Northern Ireland, 3rd Class in Ireland, and Grade 3 in the UAE. Students taking this level are typically aged 7.5 to 10 years.
The examples provided on this page are designed to help students familiarize themselves with the structure, format, and content of the CAT4 Level A test. Each question is carefully crafted to build confidence and improve understanding of the reasoning skills assessed in the exam. By practicing with these sample questions, students can develop strategies for approaching each section of the test effectively.
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Figure Classification
Identify the image that shares the same characteristic as the first three figures.
Example Question 1:
Answer
Correct answer is D.
The correct option shares the horizontal line pattern seen in the first three figures.
Example Question 2:
Answer
Correct answer is F.
The correct option matches the gray color.
Example Question 3:
Answer
Correct answer is N.
The correct option follows two consistent patterns from the first three figures:
- All shapes have striped patterns.
- All shapes have four sides.
Option N satisfies both criteria. Other options either lack the striped pattern (e.g., Option M) or do not have four sides (e.g., Options P and Q).
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Figure Matrices
Complete the matrix by selecting the image that logically fits into the blank space.
Example Question 1:
Answer
Correct answer is C.
The missing piece follows the rule of filling the shape completely in the second step.
Example Question 2:
Answer
Correct answer is G.
In the top row, the sequence follows: circle, square, triangle, hexagon. However, the circle transforms into the following shape in the sequence, which is a square. Applying the same logic to the bottom row, the circle transforms into the next shape, a hexagon, maintaining the sequence logic. Therefore, the correct answer is Option G.
Example Question 3:
Answer
Correct answer is L.
The pattern alternates between horizontal and vertical stripes while maintaining the shape progression (circle to triangle).
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Verbal Classification
Choose the word that is most similar to the given three words.
Example Question 1:
Purple Yellow Orange
- Paint
- Colour
- Red
- Green
- Shade
Answer
Correct answer is B.
The listed words are colors, and "Colour" is the category they belong to.
Example Question 2:
Eagle Hawk Falcon
- Vulture
- Parrot
- Nest
- Sparrow
- Predator
Answer
Correct answer is A.
The listed words (Eagle, Hawk, Falcon) are all birds of prey. "Vulture" belongs to the same category of birds of prey, while the other options do not share this characteristic.
Example Question 3:
Violin Guitar Cello
- Musician
- Harp
- Strings
- Piano
- Xylophone
Answer
Correct answer is B.
The listed words (Violin, Guitar, Cello) are all stringed musical instruments. "Harp" is the correct answer as it is also a stringed instrument, whereas the other options either do not belong to this category or represent something different.
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Verbal Analogies
Determine which answer pairs logically with the given word pair.
Example Question 1:
Tree → Forest : Star → ?
- Night
- Sky
- Galaxy
- Light
Answer
Correct answer is C.
A tree is part of a forest, just as a star is part of a galaxy.
Example Question 2:
Dog → Bark : Cat → ?
- Meow
- Scratch
- Fur
- Tail
Answer
Correct answer is A.
A dog barks, just as a cat meows. Both describe the sounds they make.
Example Question 3:
Pen → Write : Brush → ?
- Colour
- Clean
- Draw
- Paint
Answer
Correct answer is D.
A pen is used for writing, just as a brush is used for painting.
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Number Analogies
Solve the analogy by finding the pattern in the given numbers.
Example Question 1:
[20 → 4] [40 → 8] [60 → ?]
- 10
- 12
- 16
- 15
Answer
Correct answer is B, 12.
Each number on the left is divided by 5 to produce the number on the right.
Example Question 2:
[7 → 49] [8 → 64] [9 → ?]
- 72
- 90
- 81
- 99
Answer
Correct answer is C, 81.
Each number on the left is squared to produce the number on the right.
Example Question 3:
[30 → 15] [50 → 25] [70 → ?]
- 35
- 40
- 50
- 35
Answer
Correct answer is A, 35.
Each number on the left is divided by 2 to produce the number on the right.
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Number Series
Students must determine which number follows the sequence.
Example Question 1:
50, 45, 40, 35, ?
- 25
- 30
- 20
- 28
- 15
Answer
Correct answer is B, 30.
The numbers decrease by 5 in each step.
Example Question 2:
81, 72, 63, 54, ?
- 36
- 46
- 48
- 45
- 42
Answer
Correct answer is D, 45.
The numbers decrease by 9 in each step.
Example Question 3:
2, 4, 8, 16, ?
- 20
- 24
- 36
- 32
- 38
Answer
Correct answer is D.
Each number is multiplied by 2 to get the next number in the series.
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Figure Analysis
Determine how the folded paper will look when unfolded, based on the given image.
Example Question 1:
Answer
Correct answer is C.
The hole creates two symmetric impressions along the folded edge when unfolded.
Example Question 2:
Answer
Correct answer is F.
The hole creates four symmetric impressions, one in each quadrant of the square, when unfolded.
Example Question 3:
Answer
Correct answer is N.
The square is folded twice, creating symmetry along both the vertical and diagonal axes. A single circular hole is punched at the folded corner. When unfolded, this creates a symmetric pattern of four evenly spaced circular holes, matching Option N.
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Figure Recognition
Identify the pattern or shape that does not belong based on specific features.
Example Question 1:
Answer
Correct answer is B.
The target shape is a quarter-circle, which is a segment of a circle. Among the options, only Option B (Circle) matches the target shape when considering it as a part of a divided whole. The other options consist of polygons or rectangles, which do not share the same curvature or structure.
Example Question 2:
Answer
Correct answer is K.
The target shape is a small triangular segment. Among the options, Option K (a triangle divided into vertical and horizontal segments) includes a triangular section that matches the size, orientation, and position of the target shape. The other options do not align with the specific characteristics of the target segment.
Example Question 3:
Answer
Correct answer is P.
The target shape matches one of the polygonal segments within Option P, both in structure and orientation. Other options do not align precisely.
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