SCAT Practice Test 2nd Grade

Elementary SCAT practice for second graders: word pairs and number comparisons, one at a time, with a reason after each.

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Finger is to hand as…

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Unofficial practice questions, not affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, which gives the SCAT. Bank checked October 8, 2026.

The real Elementary SCAT: what CTY's own page says

Who takes it
Students in grades 2 and 3. There is no separate test for 2nd grade.
Verbal section
22 minutes. 50 scored analogies plus five unscored experimental questions, which are not marked as such.
Quantitative section
22 minutes. 50 scored comparisons of two quantities plus five unscored experimental questions.
Break
An optional 10-minute break between the two sections. The appointment is 90 minutes; the test itself usually takes less than an hour.
Scores
Scaled at this level from 401 to 471 in verbal and from 412 to 475 in quantitative. Results show how a child compares with older test-takers.
Wrong answers
No penalty. Each question has to be answered before the next one opens.

Checked October 8, 2026 against the SCAT page of the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth. Rules change, so confirm with the agency itself before your test.

CTY's own SCAT page, with its sample questions

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Verbal: all 55 questions

Part of a whole 11

  • Branch is to tree as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Finger is to hand as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Letter is to word as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
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Part of a whole, continued

  • Page is to book as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Petal is to flower as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Player is to team as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Roof is to house as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Second is to minute as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Sleeve is to shirt as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Wheel is to car as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Yolk is to egg as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.

Jobs, tools and uses 11

  • Baker is to bread as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Bed is to sleep as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Eye is to see as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Farmer is to tractor as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Oven is to bake as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Pencil is to write as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Ruler is to measure as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Scissors are to cut as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Soap is to wash as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Teacher is to school as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Umbrella is to rain as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.

A kind of thing 11

  • Ant is to insect as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Broccoli is to vegetable as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Hammer is to tool as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Monday is to day as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Nickel is to coin as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Oak is to tree as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Piano is to instrument as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Rain is to weather as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Red is to color as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Robin is to bird as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Shirt is to clothing as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.

Opposites and same meaning 11

  • Above is to below as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Begin is to start as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Big is to large as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Brave is to afraid as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Empty is to full as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Gift is to present as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Happy is to sad as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Hot is to cold as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Shout is to whisper as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Tired is to sleepy as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Wet is to dry as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.

Young, bigger, next and why 11

  • Kitten is to cat as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Piglet is to pig as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Pond is to lake as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Rain is to puddle as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Seed is to plant as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Spring is to summer as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Tadpole is to frog as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Tickle is to laugh as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Tuesday is to Wednesday as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Walk is to run as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.
  • Warm is to hot as… SCAT format, Verbal Section: an analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). Word meanings checked in Wiktionary.

How this list was compiled: Our own analogies, written to the description of the Verbal Section on the SCAT page of the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (https://cty.jhu.edu/testing/scat, read 2026-10-08): students in grades 2 and 3 take the Elementary SCAT; the section is 22 minutes long and has 50 questions plus five unscored experimental ones, each a multiple-choice analogy answered by choosing the pair of words that completes the comparison. 55 analogies. The five topics name the kind of link between the words; the grouping is ours, not CTY's. Word meanings and the link in each pair were checked in Wiktionary (https://en.wiktionary.org/) on 2026-10-08. Licence: Questions, choices and explanations are original work of this site.

Quantitative: all 55 questions

Adding and subtracting 11

  • Which is greater? A: 7 + 5. B: 6 + 6. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: 9 + 8 + 1. B: 20. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: 14 − 6. B: 15 − 7. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
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Adding and subtracting, continued

  • Which is greater? A: 17 + 17. B: 16 + 18. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: 25 + 38. B: 25 + 36. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: 30 + 30 + 30. B: 100. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: 46 + 10. B: 64 − 10. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: 50 − 18. B: 50 − 21. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: 63 − 20. B: 36 + 10. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: 99 + 1. B: 101 − 1. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: 200 − 1. B: 190 + 8. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.

Place value 11

  • Which is greater? A: 3 tens and 4 ones. B: 4 tens and 3 ones. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: 5 hundreds. B: 48 tens. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: 6 tens. B: 60 ones. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: 209. B: 290. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: 472 rounded to the nearest hundred. B: 449 rounded to the nearest hundred. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: 1,000. B: 9 hundreds and 9 tens. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: the largest two-digit number. B: 100 − 1. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: the number halfway between 10 and 20. B: 16. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: the number that is 1 more than 99. B: 10 tens. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: the smallest three-digit number. B: 98 + 3. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: the tens digit of 571. B: the ones digit of 518. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.

Groups, doubles and halves 11

  • Which is greater? A: 1/2 of a pizza. B: 1/4 of the same pizza. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: 1/3 of 9. B: 1/2 of 8. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: 2 × 6. B: 3 × 4. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: 3 groups of 10. B: 10 groups of 3. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: 4 + 4 + 4. B: 3 × 4. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: 5 × 5. B: 4 × 6. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: 7 × 2. B: 2 × 9. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: 12 ÷ 3. B: 12 ÷ 4. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: double 8. B: 15. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: half of 20. B: 11. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: the number of legs on 3 dogs. B: the number of wheels on 5 bicycles. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.

Time, money and length 11

  • Which is greater? A: 1 hour and 10 minutes. B: 70 minutes. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: 1 hour. B: 50 minutes. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: 1 meter. B: 100 centimeters. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: 2 feet. B: 1 yard. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: 2 quarters. B: 45 cents. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: 3 dimes. B: 6 nickels. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: 4 nickels and 1 penny. B: 2 dimes. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: 9 dimes and 9 pennies. B: 1 dollar. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: 10 inches. B: 1 foot. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: the minutes from 3:15 to 3:45. B: the minutes from 7:20 to 7:55. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: the number of days in 2 weeks. B: 15. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.

Shapes and patterns 11

  • Which is greater? A: the distance around a square with sides 3 long. B: 12. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: the next number in 2, 4, 6, 8. B: the next number in 1, 4, 7. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: the next number in 5, 10, 15. B: the next number in 25, 23, 21. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: the number of corners on a circle. B: the number of corners on a triangle. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: the number of corners on a rectangle. B: the number of sides on a rectangle. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: the number of faces on a cube. B: the number of sides on an octagon. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: the number of pieces when a circle is cut into fourths. B: the number of pieces when a circle is cut into thirds. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: the number of sides on 2 triangles. B: the number of sides on 1 pentagon. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: the number of sides on a hexagon. B: 5. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: the number of sides on a triangle. B: the number of sides on a square. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.
  • Which is greater? A: the number of squares in 2 rows of 5. B: the number of squares in 3 rows of 3. SCAT format, Quantitative Section: a comparison of two quantities (CTY's SCAT page, read 2026-10-08). The answer is worked out in the explanation and worked out a second time.

How this list was compiled: Our own comparisons, written to the description of the Quantitative Section on the SCAT page of the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (https://cty.jhu.edu/testing/scat, read 2026-10-08): students in grades 2 and 3 take the Elementary SCAT; the section is 22 minutes long and has 50 questions plus five unscored experimental ones, each a multiple-choice comparison of two quantities: one is greater, both are equal or, for older students, there is not enough information. 55 comparisons. Three choices, since the page keeps the fourth for older students. The five topics are our grouping, not CTY's. Every answer is arithmetic that is worked out again from the two quantities; unit and shape definitions were checked in Wiktionary on 2026-10-08. Licence: Questions, choices and explanations are original work of this site.

How it works

Second graders take the Elementary SCAT. Here are 110 questions of our own at that level: 55 word analogies and 55 number comparisons. Unofficial practice, not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth.

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How to use this 2nd grade SCAT practice test

Read the first questions aloud with your child. An analogy asks for the pair of words linked the same way as the first pair. A comparison asks whether A is greater, B is greater or the two are equal.

When your child is ready for the clock

Exam mode gives a whole section: 55 questions in 22 minutes. CTY tells children the test is designed for older students, so they are not expected to know every answer.

What is different here

Our comparisons have three choices, because CTY keeps "not enough information" for older students. Third graders sit the same level. From fourth grade: SCAT Intermediate practice test.

  • Turn the first pair into a sentence, such as "a kitten is a young cat", and try it on each choice.
  • Look before adding: 25 + 38 must beat 25 + 36, because 38 is more than 36.

Questions and answers

Which SCAT test does a 2nd grader take?

The Elementary SCAT, which CTY gives to students in grades 2 and 3. It has a verbal section of analogies and a quantitative section of comparisons.

How many questions are on the SCAT for 2nd grade?

Each section has 50 scored questions with five unscored experimental ones mixed in, so a child answers 55 in 22 minutes. The two sections are separated by an optional 10-minute break.

Is this a free SCAT practice test for 2nd grade?

Yes, free and with no sign-up. Every question was written for this site from CTY's public description of the test; none comes from the real SCAT. CTY's own Elementary sample questions are linked from its SCAT page.

What SCAT score does a 2nd grader get?

A scaled score for each section: 401 to 471 in verbal and 412 to 475 in quantitative at the Elementary level. CTY tests above grade level, so the result compares your child with older test-takers.

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