CogAT Verbal Reasoning Practice
CogAT Verbal questions measure reasoning with words, categories, sentence meaning, and relationships. The goal is to think carefully about language, not simply memorize vocabulary.
Practice a mixed set of CogAT-style verbal reasoning questions.
How to use this practice page
- Read each question carefully before selecting an answer.
- Choose A, B, C, or D, then check the answer explanation.
- Look for the reasoning rule instead of guessing from the first thing you notice.
- Use the explanations to talk through the thinking process with your child or student.
Skills practiced: word relationships, classification, sentence logic, vocabulary reasoning, and verbal problem solving.
Verbal Practice
Select an answer for each question, then check your work to see the explanation.
Question 1 of 18
Sentence Completion Practice Question
Verbal
After reviewing the cost and time, Isabella decided the plan was ___.
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The word 'feasible' best completes the sentence because it fits the meaning of the sentence.
Skill tested: Using context to choose precise vocabulary
Question 2 of 18
Picture Analogies Practice Question
Verbal
Look at how the first two pictures go together. Which picture goes with the third picture in the same way?
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Brush goes with Paint because the tool is used with that object. In the same way, Toothbrush goes with Tooth.
Skill tested: Picture Relationship: Tool And Use
Question 3 of 18
Picture Sentence Completion Practice Question
Verbal
Which picture shows something that protects your head from the sun?
Show explanation
A hat can protect your head from the sun.
Skill tested: Weather and object purpose
Question 4 of 18
Verbal Analogies Practice Question
Verbal
Fish is to swim as bird is to ___.
Show explanation
The relationship is animal/action relationship. Therefore, bird goes with fly.
Skill tested: Identifying word relationships
Question 5 of 18
Sentence Completion Practice Question
Verbal
By sharing the extra supplies, Arjun was being ___.
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The word 'generous' best completes the sentence because it fits the meaning of the sentence.
Skill tested: Using context to choose precise vocabulary
Question 6 of 18
Picture Analogies Practice Question
Verbal
Look at how the first two pictures go together. Which picture goes with the third picture in the same way?
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Dog goes with Dog House because it is where the animal lives or stays. In the same way, Bee goes with Hive.
Skill tested: Picture Relationship: Animal And Home
Question 7 of 18
Picture Classification Practice Question
Verbal
Look at the pictures in the top group. Which answer picture belongs with them?
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Rain, sun, cold, and umbrella are all connected to weather.
Skill tested: Association and category reasoning
Question 8 of 18
Verbal Analogies Practice Question
Verbal
Ice is to cold as fire is to ___.
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The relationship is object/temperature relationship. Therefore, fire goes with hot.
Skill tested: Identifying word relationships
Question 9 of 18
Picture Sentence Completion Practice Question
Verbal
Which picture helps you stay dry in the rain?
Show explanation
An umbrella helps keep you dry when it rains.
Skill tested: Weather vocabulary
Question 10 of 18
Sentence Completion Practice Question
Verbal
To support the scientific claim, William presented reliable ___.
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The word 'evidence' best completes the sentence because it fits the meaning of the sentence.
Skill tested: Using context to choose precise vocabulary
Question 11 of 18
Picture Analogies Practice Question
Verbal
Look at how the first two pictures go together. Which picture goes with the third picture in the same way?
Show explanation
Dog goes with Dog House because it is where the animal lives or stays. In the same way, Bee goes with Hive.
Skill tested: Picture Relationship: Animal And Home
Question 12 of 18
Picture Classification Practice Question
Verbal
Look at the pictures in the top group. Which answer picture belongs with them?
Show explanation
Rain, sun, cold, and umbrella are all connected to weather.
Skill tested: Association and category reasoning
Question 13 of 18
Verbal Analogies Practice Question
Verbal
Ingredient is to recipe as clue is to ___.
Show explanation
The relationship is component/problem relationship. Therefore, clue goes with mystery.
Skill tested: Identifying word relationships
Question 14 of 18
Picture Sentence Completion Practice Question
Verbal
Which picture shows the object that a key is used with?
Show explanation
A key is used with a lock.
Skill tested: Tool and matching object
Question 15 of 18
Sentence Completion Practice Question
Verbal
The water bottle was empty, so Ethan stopped to ___ it.
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The word 'refill' best completes the sentence because it fits the meaning of the sentence.
Skill tested: Using context to choose precise vocabulary
Question 16 of 18
Picture Sentence Completion Practice Question
Verbal
Which picture shows something you smell?
Show explanation
A flower is something people can smell.
Skill tested: Sense vocabulary
Question 17 of 18
Picture Sentence Completion Practice Question
Verbal
Which picture shows something that belongs with rain because it keeps you dry?
Show explanation
An umbrella belongs with rain because it helps keep you dry.
Skill tested: Weather association reasoning
Question 18 of 18
Picture Sentence Completion Practice Question
Verbal
Which picture shows something that protects your head from the sun?
Show explanation
A hat can protect your head from the sun.
Skill tested: Weather and object purpose
Next practice steps
For focused practice, try Verbal Analogies, Sentence Completion, or Verbal Classification.
For grade-based mixed practice, choose a grade from the Practice menu.