Sample Thinking Skills Questions

This is a random subset of the questions

Question 1: ⭐️ Observe the sequence of shapes in the image below. Which shape comes next?

A. A square with a small circle in the center.
B. A square with a large circle in the center.
C. A square with a small circle at the top.
D. A square with a large circle at the top.


Question 2: ⭐️ Emily looks at the reflection of a wall clock in a large mirror in her room in Hurstville. The mirror reflection of the clock face is shown below:


If the numbers on the actual clock are in their standard positions, what actual time is shown on the clock?
A) 3:00
B) 6:00
C) 9:00
D) 12:15


Question 3: ⭐️⭐️ At a public library in Newcastle, four computers—Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Delta—are booked for maintenance. Alpha must be serviced after Beta. Gamma must be serviced immediately before Beta. Delta must be serviced first. In what order are the computers serviced?
A) Delta, Gamma, Beta, Alpha
B) Delta, Beta, Alpha, Gamma
C) Delta, Alpha, Beta, Gamma
D) Gamma, Beta, Alpha, Delta


Question 4: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Research shows that teenagers who participate in team sports are 40% less likely to experience high levels of stress than those who do not. The Australian Sports Council concludes that the physical exertion involved in sports is the primary reason for this reduced stress.
Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the Council's conclusion?
A) Solo physical activities like running or swimming also show a similar reduction in stress levels.
B) Teenagers who play team sports reported higher levels of social satisfaction.
C) Students who were naturally less stressed were more likely to sign up for sports in the first place.
D) Team sports often involve high-pressure competition which can be stressful.


Question 5: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ A cyclist travels from Town A to Town B. For the first half of the distance, she averages 20 km/h. For the second half of the distance, she averages 30 km/h.
What is her average speed for the entire journey?
A) 24 km/h
B) 25 km/h
C) 26 km/h
D) 27 km/h