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Mind Mastery: Test Your Cognitive Skills

This test is designed to assess your cognitive abilities across various domains, such as logical reasoning, problem-solving, memory, verbal comprehension, and abstract thinking. Each question has been crafted to challenge different aspects of cognitive skills.


Mind Mastery: Test Your Cognitive Skills

|Mind Mastery: Test Your Cognitive Skills


Section 1: Logical Reasoning (20 points)

  1. Which number comes next in the sequence?

    2, 5, 11, 23, 47, __?

    (a) 80

    (b) 95

    (c) 94

    (d) 99

  2. All roses are flowers. Some flowers fade quickly. Which of the following must be true

    (a) All flowers are roses.

    (b) Some roses fade quickly.

    (c) Some flowers do not fade quickly.

    (d) Some flowers are not roses.


Section 2: Problem-Solving (20 points)

  1. You have 8 identical-looking coins, but one is lighter than the rest. Using a balance scale, how can you determine the lighter coin in just two weighings?

    (a) Weigh 4 coins on each side, then weigh half of the remaining group.

    (b) Weigh 3 coins against 3, then weigh two of the remaining coins.

    (c) Weigh 2 coins against 2, then weigh one against another.

    (d) Weigh 1 coin on each side, then compare.

  2. A person buys a shirt for $80 and sells it for $100. He then buys it back for $120 and sells it again for $140. What is the total profit made?

    (a) $20

    (b) $30

    (c) $40

    (d) $50


Section 3: Verbal Comprehension (20 points)

  1. What is the meaning of the word "ubiquitous"?

    (a) Rare

    (b) Found everywhere

    (c) Difficult to find

    (d) Unimportant

  2. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

    (a) The team has won their match.

    (b) The team have won their match.

    (c) The team has won its match.

    (d) The team has winning its match.


Section 4: Memory & Recall (20 points)

  1. Recall this sequence: 9, 4, 6, 3, 7, 8, 2. What was the fourth number?

    (a) 6

    (b) 3

    (c) 7

    (d) 8

  2. After reading the following story, answer the question:

    "John is a teacher who works at a school in a small village. He teaches mathematics to children and enjoys hiking on the weekends. One day, he plans to hike up a mountain he has never climbed before."What is John's hobby?

    (a) Teaching

    (b) Mathematics

    (c) Hiking

    (d) Village trips


Section 5: Abstract Thinking (20 points)

  1. What is the commonality between a clock and a compass?

    (a) Both can measure time.

    (b) Both provide direction.

    (c) Both are round.

    (d) Both have hands.

  2. If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?

    (a) Yes

    (b) No

    (c) It depends on how you define "sound"

    (d) Only animals can hear it


Section 6: Spatial Reasoning (20 points)

  1. Which shape will be formed when a cube is unfolded?

    (a) A rectangle

    (b) A cross

    (c) A square

    (d) A circle

  2. If a paper is folded twice and cut at the corners, how many pieces will you have when you unfold it?

    (a) 4

    (b) 6

    (c) 8

    (d) 12


Section 7: Numerical Reasoning (20 points)

  1. What is 25% of 60?

    (a) 12

    (b) 15

    (c) 18

    (d) 20

  2. If 5 workers can build a wall in 20 hours, how long will it take 10 workers to build the same wall, assuming all work at the same pace?

    (a) 5 hours

    (b) 10 hours

    (c) 15 hours

    (d) 25 hours


Answer Key:

  1. (d) 99

  2. (c) Some flowers do not fade quickly

  3. (b) Weigh 3 coins against 3, then weigh two of the remaining coins

  4. (c) $40

  5. (b) Found everywhere

  6. (c) The team has won its match

  7. (b) 3

  8. (c) Hiking

  9. (d) Both have hands

  10. (c) It depends on how you define "sound"

  11. (b) A cross

  12. (c) 8

  13. (b) 15

  14. (b) 10 hours


Scoring System:

Each correct answer is worth 10 points. The maximum possible score is 140 points.


Results Interpretation:

  • 120 – 140 points (High Cognitive Performance): Excellent cognitive abilities! You demonstrated advanced reasoning, abstract thinking, and problem-solving skills. You are well-rounded in comprehension and recall abilities, which are markers of a sharp and analytical mind.

  • 90 – 119 points (Above Average Cognitive Performance): Strong cognitive performance! You show good logical reasoning and problem-solving skills but might have some areas that need improvement. You are capable of handling complex tasks and challenges effectively.

  • 60 – 89 points (Average Cognitive Performance): Fair cognitive performance. You have a basic understanding of problem-solving, logical reasoning, and comprehension but could benefit from practicing to enhance your cognitive skills. You can improve your performance by focusing on areas like abstract thinking and memory recall.

  • Below 60 points (Low Cognitive Performance): Your cognitive performance is below average, and you may struggle with complex problem-solving or abstract thinking. Consider focusing on improving logical reasoning and memory through mental exercises and tasks that challenge your critical thinking skills.


This "Mind Mastery: Test Your Cognitive Skills" test is designed to provide insights into different cognitive functions and help students identify strengths and areas for improvement. Encourage students to practice consistently for cognitive growth!

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