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Kindergarten Following Directions Gifted & Talented Worksheets

Kindergarten verbal reasoning for gifted and talented tests (CogAT, OLSAT, GATE): Read the list carefully, then follow the direction to pick the right word.

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Read the list carefully, then follow the direction to pick the right word. These examples come from the Easy setting; each level draws a fresh set.

Read the list carefully, then follow the direction to pick the right word.
1
Read this list: melon, river, pencil. Which word is first?
ApencilBriverCmelon
2
Read this list: planet, rocket, mirror. Which word is first?
AmirrorBrocketCplanet
3
Read this list: ladder, pencil, drum. Which word is first?
AdrumBpencilCladder
4
Read this list: rocket, tiger, pencil. Which word is last?
ArocketBtigerCpencil
5
Read this list: garden, candle, chair. Which word is first?
AgardenBchairCcandle
6
Read this list: pencil, melon, garden. Which word is first?
AmelonBgardenCpencil
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Answer key with explanations
1
Read this list: melon, river, pencil. Which word is first?
Answer: C — melon
Counting the words in order, the first word is "melon".
2
Read this list: planet, rocket, mirror. Which word is first?
Answer: C — planet
Counting the words in order, the first word is "planet".
3
Read this list: ladder, pencil, drum. Which word is first?
Answer: C — ladder
Counting the words in order, the first word is "ladder".
4
Read this list: rocket, tiger, pencil. Which word is last?
Answer: C — pencil
Counting the words in order, the last word is "pencil".
5
Read this list: garden, candle, chair. Which word is first?
Answer: A — garden
Counting the words in order, the first word is "garden".
6
Read this list: pencil, melon, garden. Which word is first?
Answer: C — pencil
Counting the words in order, the first word is "pencil".

Practice focus

Verbal Reasoning builds the reasoning skills that gifted-and-talented tests such as CogAT, OLSAT and GATE assess. Read the list carefully, then follow the direction to pick the right word.

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About these worksheets

These Kindergarten gifted and talented worksheets practice following directions in the style of CogAT, OLSAT and GATE test questions.

How to use the worksheets

  1. Read the sample questions, then work through each item and mark one answer.
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How this practice can help students

Reasoning practice helps learners recognise the question types and strategies common on gifted and talented screening tests. Short, regular practice builds familiarity and reduces test-day surprises.

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These are practice resources, not official or endorsed test materials. Focus on the thinking behind each answer, not only the score.

Following Directions in Kindergarten

Kindergarten verbal reasoning for gifted and talented tests (CogAT, OLSAT, GATE): Read the list carefully, then follow the direction to pick the right word.

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