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Grade 6 Ability Test

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is most similar in meaning to sad:

a)

happy

b)

tears

c)

unhappy

d)

cry

2.

SMELL is to NOSE, as SOUND is to:

a)

ear

b)

eye

c)

music

d)

trumpet

3.

Find the two statements that together prove that Kelly has brown hair.

1: Kelly has long hair.     

2: Rachael has brown hair.          

3: Rachael is ten years old.          

4: Kelly’s hair is the same colour as Rachael’s.

5: Rachael has short hair.

a)

1 & 2

b)

2 & 4

c)

1 & 5

d)

2 & 3

4.

Which of the following is most similar in meaning to particular?

a)

special

b)

simple

c)

careful

d)

specific

5.

All the words in the box below are alike in some way. Which of the following options could not be in the box?

a)

hasty

b)

thorough

c)

detailed

d)

perfectionistic

6.

In a foreign language,

MISD KUMP GOTH means MERRY CHRISTMAS DAD.

GOTH WUIM FREK KUMP means DAD IS MERRY TODAY.

KOMP WUIM FREK KUMP means MUM IS MERRY TODAY.

Which word means CHRISTMAS?

a)

MISD

b)

GOTH

c)

KUMP

d)

WUIM

7.

Find the two statements that prove Sandy is a country music singer.

1: Sandy sings in a band.              

2: Sandy likes country music the best.                    

3: Difficult music such as country and classical requires a strongly trained voice.

4: Sandy’s band plays country songs.      

5: Sandy has attended singing lessons for many years.

a)

1 & 3

b)

2 & 5

c)

3 & 5

d)

1 & 4

8.

AIRCRAFT is to TRANSPORT as NEWSPAPER is to:

a)

typing

b)

publishing

c)

editor

d)

media

9.

Bre's cat is bigger than Shevy's cat but is smaller than Jenna's cat.

Fiona's cat is the same size as Wendy's cat, which is bigger than Shevy's cat, but smaller than Bre's.

If bigger cats are faster, but smaller cats are more obedient, which of the following lists the quickest and most obedient cat?

a)

Fiona & Jenna

b)

Shevy & Bre

c)

Wendy & Jenna

d)

Jenna & Shevy

10.

Three of the following words are alike in some way. Which is the odd word out?

a)

petrified

b)

fearful

c)

terrified

d)

daring

11.

If the day before yesterday is two days after Monday, then what day is it today?

a)

Friday

b)

Tuesday

c)

Wednesday

d)

Thursday

12.

Find the missing number to replace the question mark.

a)

a. 4

b)

b. 3

c)

c. 42

d)

d. 21

13.

Choose the odd one out.

a)

Build

b)

Separate

c)

Construct

d)

Manufacture

14.

Find the missing term 7, 9, 13, 21, ____ ?

a)

30

b)

32

c)

35

d)

37

15.

If A and B are two sons of a farmer C. C has daughter D. How is D related to A?

a)

Sister

b)

Daughter

c)

Sister-in-law

d)

Daughter-in-law

16.

Three years ago, Ronaldo was 8 years younger than Messi. What will be the difference between their ages after 5 years?

a)

8 years

b)

7 years

c)

12 years

d)

15 years

17.

In 2017 Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp placed the Premier League trophies in a long line. One trophy is 9th in order from both ends. How many trophies are there in the line?

a)

17

b)

18

c)

20

d)

19

18.

Which letter comes halfway between G and S in the alphabet?

a)

M

b)

N

c)

O

d)

P

19.

Usain Bolt had 500 gold medals. He sorted the medals into 25 different stacks. Each stack had the same number of medals. How many medals were in each stack?

a)

20

b)

45

c)

25

d)

12

20.

In the following question, there is a series of five figures. To continue the series, choose a figure from the options that could be the next term of the series.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

21.

There is a certain relationship between the pair of figures on either side of : :. Identify the relationship and find the missing figure.

a)

b)

c)

d)

22.

The figure X is to be folded along the dotted line. Choose the correct figure from the option that resembles the folded form of figure X.

a)

b)

c)

d)

23.

What is the minimum number of straight lines in the given figure?

a)

10

b)

7

c)

5

d)

8

24.

Which of the figures shows correct fraction for 1/3?

a)

b)

c)

d)

25.

Which of the following shows a reflection (flip) of the shaded shape across the line?

a)

b)

c)

d)

26.

Which figure has an area of 8 sq. units and a perimeter of 12 units? (Each square block is of side 1 unit).

a)

b)

c)

d)

27.

A rule was used to make the pattern shown below. 51, 45, 39, 33, 27, 21 .... Which could be the rule used to make the pattern?

a)

divide by 7

b)

divide by 6

c)

Subtract 7

d)

Subtract 6

28.

Simon and Julie need 72 paper flowers to complete a bulletin board. They have 19 paper flowers so far. Which operation should be used where the dash is below to find how many more paper flowers they need?

72 _ 19

a)

Addition

b)

Division

c)

Multiplication

d)

Subtraction

29.

Marvin will cut the paper shape shown below in a straight line from point X to point Y. What two shapes will Marvin get after he cuts the paper?

a)

A square and a triangle

b)

A square and a trapezium

c)

A rectangle and a triangle

d)

A rectangle and a parallelogram

30.

I am greater than 50 but smaller than 75. I am a multiple of 6. When I am divided by 9, the remainder is 3. Which number am I?

a)

60

b)

72

c)

68

d)

66

31.

The first two terms are connected by some relationship. The same relationship is applicable for the next two terms, fill in the blank space from four alternatives. Stag: Fawn:: kangaroo: _______

a)

Cygnet

b)

Joey

c)

Infant

d)

Foal

32.

The first two terms are connected by some relationship. The same relationship is applicable for the next two terms, fill in the blank space from four alternatives. Whale: School : : Snake : ______

a)

Stack

b)

Knot

c)

Swarm

d)

Sheaf

33.

Pathology : Diseases : : Arachnology : _____

a)

Beetles

b)

Spiders

c)

Bees

d)

Teddy bear

34.

Read the content and answer the given question.

Rooney is shorter than Berbatav but taller than Nicholai.

Ronaldo is taller than Berbatav.

Pogba is taller than Berbatav but not as tall as Ronaldo.

Who is the tallest of all?

a)

Rooney

b)

Ronaldo

c)

Berbatav

d)

Pogba

35.

Read the content and answer the given question.

Rooney is shorter than Berbatav but taller than Nicholai.

Ronaldo is taller than Berbatav.

Pogba is taller than Berbatav but not as tall as Ronaldo.

Who is the second tallest?

a)

Pogba

b)

Berbatav

c)

Ronaldo

d)

Nicholai

36.

Read the content and answer the given question.

Rooney is shorter than Berbatav but taller than Nicholai.

Ronaldo is taller than Berbatav.

Pogba is taller than Berbatav but not as tall as Ronaldo.

Who comes middle in the height?

a)

Nicholai

b)

Pogba

c)

Berbatav

d)

Rooney

37.

Who is the shortest?

a)

Rooney

b)

Berbatav

c)

Nicholai

d)

Ronaldo

38.

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below.

One of the reasons why this cleavage exists is the fact that modern technological society has reduced man to a mere automation, and he is unable to realize his true potential as a human being. Is it any wonder then that the youth of today is not happy with the shape of things in the world? Impelled by idealism and a spirit of adventure, youth is determined to establish a new social order, just and fair. But it is still trying to grasp new ideas and establish new values, making experiments in living, learning, and working in search of joy and happiness. It is a long and arduous quest that youth is after. We must adopt a more positive and sympathetic approach to the problems and difficulties confronting the youth and show greater awareness and understanding of their feelings and sentiments which motivate all their actions.

What has man become in this technological age?

a)

a true human being

b)

young in spirits

c)

almost a machine

d)

none of these

39.

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below.

One of the reasons why this cleavage exists is the fact that modern technological society has reduced man to a mere automation, and he is unable to realize his true potential as a human being. Is it any wonder then that the youth of today is not happy with the shape of things in the world? Impelled by idealism and a spirit of adventure, youth is determined to establish a new social order, just and fair. But it is still trying to grasp new ideas and establish new values, making experiments in living, learning, and working in search of joy and happiness. It is a long and arduous quest that youth is after. We must adopt a more positive and sympathetic approach to the problems and difficulties confronting the youth and show greater awareness and understanding of their feelings and sentiments which motivate all their actions.

What is the mental reaction of the young towards the present-day affairs?

a)

they are wonder struck

b)

they are confused

c)

they have become happy

d)

they are frustrated

40.

What does the box stands for?

a)

3/4

b)

1/4

c)

3

d)

4