CogAT Sentence Completion Questions and Answers

Question 1

Conductor is to orchestra as ___ is to team.

Accepted Answer

Coach

Answer

Player

Answer

Fan

Answer

Opponent

Question 2

After the long hike, the explorers were exhausted and their pace began to ___. They needed to find a place to rest soon.

Accepted Answer

falter

Answer

accelerate

Answer

vary

Answer

equalize

Question 3

Which of the following word pairs demonstrates a relationship of cause and effect?

Accepted Answer

Thirst : Drink

Answer

Sickness : Medicine

Answer

Teacher : School

Answer

Night : Day

Question 4

A scenario-based question requires a student to apply a rule. If the rule is 'a hammer is used to strike a nail,' which of the following is the best analogy?

Accepted Answer

Screwdriver is to screw

Answer

Saw is to wood

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Wrench is to bolt

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Pliers is to grip

Question 5

Giggle is to laugh as whimper is to ___.

Accepted Answer

cry

Answer

shout

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speak

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smile

Question 6

Despite her ___ nature, the diplomat was a fierce and effective negotiator, often surprising her counterparts.

Accepted Answer

mild

Answer

gregarious

Answer

boisterous

Answer

candid