Grade 3 CogAT Practice Questions

Use these Grade 3 CogAT practice questions to help third grade students building verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal reasoning skills. This page includes original CogAT-style questions for Level 9 with a balanced mix of nonverbal, quantitative, and verbal reasoning practice.

Students can select an answer, check their work, and read a short explanation. Parents can use this page to understand which reasoning skills need more practice before moving into longer practice sets.

Grade 3 Mixed Practice Set

This mixed practice set includes questions from the three major CogAT batteries: Non-Verbal, Quantitative, and Verbal. It is designed for steady practice, not memorization.

Grade 3 Mixed CogAT Practice

Select an answer for each question, then check your work to see the explanation.

Question 1 of 18

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Easy

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0004 Figure Matrix sample question
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Across the top row, the rule rotates the shape 180° clockwise. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Mental Rotation

Question 2 of 18

Number Analogies Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Medium

Quantitative

5 is to 10 as 6 is to ___.

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The first number is multiplied by 2. Apply the same rule: 6 x 2 = 12.

Skill tested: Recognizing multiplicative number relationships

Question 3 of 18

Verbal Analogies Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Easy

Verbal

Bird is to nest as dog is to ___.

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The relationship is home/place relationship. Therefore, dog goes with kennel.

Skill tested: Identifying word relationships

Question 4 of 18

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0011 Figure Matrix sample question
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Across the top row, the rule removes one dot. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Visual Quantity Change

Question 5 of 18

Number Analogies Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Easy

Quantitative

2 is to 5 as 8 is to ___.

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The first number increases by 3. Apply the same rule: 8 + 3 = 11.

Skill tested: Recognizing additive number relationships

Question 6 of 18

Verbal Analogies Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Hard

Verbal

Compass is to direction as ruler is to ___.

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The relationship is tool/measured concept relationship. Therefore, ruler goes with length.

Skill tested: Identifying word relationships

Question 7 of 18

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0018 Figure Matrix sample question
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Across the top row, the rule moves the shading one step from outline to gray to solid and moves the shape one position right. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Attribute Transformation And Spatial Position Change

Question 8 of 18

Number Analogies Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Hard

Quantitative

7 is to 18 as 7 is to ___.

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The rule is multiply by 2, then add 4. So 7 x 2 + 4 = 18.

Skill tested: Applying a two-step number relationship

Question 9 of 18

Verbal Analogies Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Medium

Verbal

Thermometer is to temperature as clock is to ___.

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The relationship is tool/measurement relationship. Therefore, clock goes with time.

Skill tested: Identifying word relationships

Question 10 of 18

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Easy

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0025 Figure Matrix sample question
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Across the top row, the rule moves the shading one step from outline to gray to solid. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Attribute Transformation

Question 11 of 18

Number Series Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Easy

Quantitative

What number comes next? 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, ___

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Each number increases by 3. The next number is 17 + 3 = 20.

Skill tested: Completing an arithmetic number pattern

Question 12 of 18

Sentence Completion Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Hard

Verbal

The directions were confusing, so the teacher gave a clearer ___.

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The word 'explanation' best completes the sentence because it fits the meaning of the sentence.

Skill tested: Using context to choose precise vocabulary

Question 13 of 18

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Easy

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0034 Figure Matrix sample question
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Across the top row, the rule moves the shading one step from outline to gray to solid. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Attribute Transformation

Question 14 of 18

Number Series Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Hard

Quantitative

What number comes next? 4, 11, 25, 53, 109, ___

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Each number is multiplied by 2 and then 3 is added. 109 x 2 + 3 = 221.

Skill tested: Applying a repeated two-step number rule

Question 15 of 18

Sentence Completion Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Medium

Verbal

Lena checked her answer again because she wanted to be ___.

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The word 'accurate' best completes the sentence because it fits the meaning of the sentence.

Skill tested: Using context to choose precise vocabulary

Question 16 of 18

Figure Matrix Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?

CQ-NV-FM-0041 Figure Matrix sample question
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Across the top row, the rule adds one dot. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.

Skill tested: Visual Quantity Change

Question 17 of 18

Number Series Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Medium

Quantitative

What number comes next? 8, 10, 17, 19, 26, ___

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The pattern alternates +2, +7. After 26, add 2 to get 28.

Skill tested: Recognizing alternating number patterns

Question 18 of 18

Sentence Completion Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Easy

Verbal

The puppy was tired, so it curled up and went to ___.

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The word 'sleep' best completes the sentence because it fits the meaning of the sentence.

Skill tested: Using context to choose precise vocabulary

What Skills Are Practiced?

  • Non-Verbal Reasoning: figure matrices, visual patterns, classification, and spatial thinking.
  • Quantitative Reasoning: number patterns, number analogies, and mathematical relationships.
  • Verbal Reasoning: word relationships, sentence completion, and classification.

How Parents Can Use This Page

  • Start with the mixed practice set to see which question types feel comfortable.
  • Review explanations together after each answer.
  • Use focused practice pages when your child needs extra help in one area.
  • Keep sessions short and consistent so practice feels manageable.

Practice by Question Type

For focused practice, try Figure Matrix, Figure Classification, Quantitative Practice, or Verbal Practice.

More Grade-Level Practice

Explore additional grade pages: Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, and Grade 6.

Free Parent Resource

Parents can also download the Free CogAT Parent Starter Kit for practice questions, study tips, and preparation guidance.

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