Following this step, they will then select the word that best finishes the sentence. Sentence Completion – Depending on the age of the child, students will either be read, or required to listen to a sentence or question.This section is made up of 14 questions and takes 15 minutes to complete. The objective is to ensure that the pictures on the bottom have a parallel relationship to the pictures on top. Once they complete this initial step, they can examine the picture on the bottom before looking at their answer choices. This way, they can understand the structural relationship between the two images. Students are encouraged to begin by looking at the 2 pictures on top. They must find the relationship between the items on top, and then find an that relates to the item in the bottom box. Picture Analogies – These visual based questions are structured as a 2×2 matrix with 3 pictures and 1 empty cell.If you’re looking for more information on the CogAT and what it is used for, check out our CogAT overview.
Important: While the CogAT sample questions shown on this page are representative of what your child will see on the exam, they aren’t taken directly from the actual test that’s being administered this year.