IQ Test Trivia: Take This Quiz And Prove Your Intelligence!
IQ test trivia: take this quiz and prove your intelligence! There are a lot of people who claim to know just about every subject on earth, but if this were true, they should be referred to as geniuses. Do you think you have what it takes to earn this title, or do you need to open up a couple of more books? Rate yourself by taking this quiz.
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Which one of the five is least like the other four? BEAR - SNAKE - COW - DOG - TIGER
- A.
Bear
- B.
Wolf
- C.
Lion
- D.
Dog
- E.
Tiger
Correct Answer
A. BearExplanation
The word "Bear" is least like the other four because it is the only animal that is not a carnivore. The other four animals, lion, wolf, dog, and tiger, are all carnivores, whereas bears are omnivores.Rate this question:
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- 2.
If you rearrange the letters "BARBIT", you would have the name of a: OCEAN - COUNTRY - STATE - CITY - ANIMAL
- A.
Ocean
- B.
Country
- C.
State
- D.
City
- E.
Animal
Correct Answer
E. AnimalExplanation
By rearranging the letters "BARBIT", we can form the word "RABBIT". However, none of the given options match the word "RABBIT". Therefore, the correct answer cannot be determined from the given options.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which one of the five is least like the other four? POTATO - CORN - APPLE - CARROT - BEAN
- A.
Potato
- B.
Corn
- C.
Apple
- D.
Carrot
- E.
Bean
Correct Answer
A. PotatoExplanation
The correct answer is Potato because it is the only one that is not a type of vegetable. The other four options (Corn, Apple, Carrot, and Bean) are all types of vegetables, while Potato is a tuber.Rate this question:
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- 4.
John, twelve years old, is three times as old as his brother. How old will John be when he is twice as old as his brother?
- A.
15
- B.
16
- C.
18
- D.
20
- E.
21
Correct Answer
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Which one of the five makes the best comparison? Brother is to sister as niece is to: MOTHER-DAUGHTER - AUNT - UNCLE - NEpHEW
- A.
Nephew
- B.
Daughter
- C.
Aunt
- D.
Uncle
- E.
Mother
Correct Answer
A. NephewExplanation
The relationship between brother and sister is that of male and female siblings. Similarly, the relationship between niece and nephew follows the same pattern—one is female (niece), and the other is male (nephew). The other options do not maintain this parallel relationship. Mother and daughter describe a parent-child relationship, while aunt and uncle refer to the siblings of a parent. Thus, nephew is the best answer as it directly corresponds to niece in gendered family roles.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which one of the five makes the best comparison? Milk is to glass as letter is to: STAMP - PEN - ENVELOPE - BOOK - MAIL
- A.
Envelope
- B.
Pen
- C.
Stamp
- D.
Book
- E.
Mail
Correct Answer
A. EnvelopeExplanation
Milk is poured into a glass, which serves as a container for it, just as a letter is placed inside an envelope. The relationship in the question is one of containment—just as a glass holds milk, an envelope holds a letter. The other options do not fit this pattern. A stamp is placed on a letter, but it does not contain it. A pen is used to write a letter, but it does not hold it. Mail refers to the delivery process, not the container.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which one of the five choices makes the best comparison? LIVE is to EVIL as 5232 is to: (A) 2523 (B) 3252 (C) 2325 (D) 3225 (E) 5223
- A.
2523
- B.
3252
- C.
2325
- D.
3225
- E.
5223
Correct Answer
C. 2325Explanation
If you reverse the word "LIVE," it becomes "EVIL." Applying the same principle to the numbers, reversing the digits of 5232 results in 2325. Thus, among the given choices, the correct answer is 2325. This is the best comparison because both instances involve reversing the order of characters or digits.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which one of the five makes the best comparison? Tree is to ground as chimney is to: SMOKE - BRICK - SKY - GARAGE - HOUSE
- A.
House
- B.
Brick
- C.
Sky
- D.
Garage
- E.
Smoke
Correct Answer
A. HouseExplanation
A tree is connected to the ground, just like a chimney is connected to a house. The relationship in the question describes an attachment or foundational connection. A tree grows from the ground, and a chimney is built as part of a house. The other options, such as smoke or sky, relate to what comes out of a chimney but do not establish the same structural connection that the question is asking for.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which one of the numbers does not belong in the following series? 9 - 7 - 8 - 6 - 7 - 5 - 6 - 3
- A.
9
- B.
7
- C.
8
- D.
6
- E.
7
- F.
5
- G.
6
- H.
3
Correct Answer
C. 8Explanation
In the series 9 - 7 - 8 - 6 - 7 - 5 - 6 - 3, all the numbers decrease by 2 each time, except for the number 8, which increases from 7 to 8 instead of following the pattern. Thus, 8 is the number that does not belong in the sequence.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which one of the four is least like the other four? TOUCH - TASTE - HEAR - SMILE - SEE
- A.
Touch
- B.
Taste
- C.
Hear
- D.
Smile
- E.
See
Correct Answer
A. TouchExplanation
The word "Touch" is least like the other four because "Touch" is the only sense that involves physical contact with an object or person, while the other four senses (Taste, Hear, Smile, See) do not require physical contact.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Jack is taller than Peter, and Bill is shorter than Jack. Which of the following statements would be most accurate? (A) Bill is taller than Peter. (B) Bill is shorter than Peter. (C) Bill is as tall as Peter. (D) It is impossible to tell whether Bill or Peter is taller.
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
D
Correct Answer
D. DExplanation
To solve this, let's analyze the relationships given:
Jack is taller than Peter.
Bill is shorter than Jack.
From these statements, we know the following about their heights:
Jack > Peter
Jack > Bill
However, the information provided does not directly compare Bill's height to Peter's. Since all we know is that Jack is taller than both, but no direct comparison between Bill and Peter is made, we can't determine the relative heights of Bill and Peter from the information given.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Which one the five is least like the other four? STOCKING - DRESS - SHOE - PURSE - HAT
- A.
Stocking
- B.
Dress
- C.
Shoe
- D.
Purse
- E.
Hat
Correct Answer
A. StockingExplanation
The correct answer is "Stocking" because it is the only item that is worn on the feet, while the other four items (Dress, Shoe, Purse, Hat) are worn on different parts of the body.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Which one of the five makes the best comparison? CAACCAC is to 3113313 as CACAACAC is to: (A) 13133131 (B) 13133313 (C) 31311131 (D) 31311313 (E) 31313113
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
D
- E.
E
Correct Answer
D. DExplanation
To solve this problem, we need to identify the pattern or rule that translates the sequence of letters in "CAACCAC" into the sequence of numbers "3113313". Once we understand this rule, we can apply it to the sequence "CACAACAC" to find the corresponding number sequence among the choices given.
Looking at "CAACCAC" and "3113313":
C is translated to 3,
A is translated to 1.
Now, let's apply this pattern to "CACAACAC":
C translates to 3,
A translates to 1.
So "CACAACAC" becomes:
C -> 3
A -> 1
C -> 3
A -> 1
A -> 1
C -> 3
A -> 1
C -> 3
Resulting sequence: 31311313.Rate this question:
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- 14.
If you rearrange the letters "RAPIS", you would have the name of a: OCEAN - COUNTRY - STATE - CITY - ANIMAL
- A.
Ocean
- B.
Country
- C.
State
- D.
City
- E.
Animal
Correct Answer
D. CityExplanation
When you rearrange the letters "RAPIS," you can form the name of the city "PARIS." Each letter is used to create the name of a city, and in this case, the arrangement results in the well-known city name "PARIS."Rate this question:
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- 15.
Which one of the five makes the best comparison? Bullet is to gun as ball is to: BAT - SLINGSHOT - CANNON - PITCHER - CATAPULT
- A.
Bat
- B.
Slingshot
- C.
Cannon
- D.
Pitcher
- E.
Catapult
Correct Answer
A. BatExplanation
The best comparison in this analogy is between a bullet and a bat. Both a bullet and a bat are objects that are used in conjunction with another object for a specific purpose. A bullet is used with a gun, and a bat is used with a ball. The other options, such as slingshot, cannon, pitcher, and catapult, do not fit the analogy as well because they do not have the same direct relationship as a bullet and a bat do.Rate this question:
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- 16.
The price of an article was cut 20% for a sale. By what percent must the item be increased to again sell the article at the original price? 15% - 20% - 25% - 30% - 40%
- A.
15%
- B.
20%
- C.
25%
- D.
30%
- E.
40%
Correct Answer
C. 25%Explanation
If the price of an article is cut by 20% for a sale, it means the article is being sold for 80% of its original price. To sell the article at the original price again, the price must be increased by 20% of the original price (which is 100%). Therefore, the item must be increased by 25% to sell the article at the original price.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Which one of the five is least like the other four? COPPER - IRON - BRASS - TIN - LEAD
- A.
Copper
- B.
Iron
- C.
Brass
- D.
Tin
- E.
Lead
Correct Answer
A. CopperExplanation
The correct answer is Copper because it is the only one that is not a metal. Iron, brass, tin, and lead are all metals, whereas copper is a metalloid.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Which one of the five is least like the other four? BOTTLE - CUP - TUB - FUNNEL - BOWL
- A.
Bottle
- B.
Cup
- C.
Tub
- D.
Funnel
- E.
Bowl
Correct Answer
D. FunnelExplanation
A funnel is least like the other four items because it is primarily used for directing liquids or fine-grained substances into containers with a small opening. The other four items—bottle, cup, tub, and bowl—are primarily used as containers for holding liquids or other substances.Rate this question:
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Mary had a number of cookies. After eating one, she gave half the remainer to her sister. After eating another cookie, she gave half of what was left to her brother. Mary now had only five cookies left. How many cookies did she start with? 11 - 22 - 23 - 45 - 46
- A.
11
- B.
22
- C.
23
- D.
45
- E.
46
Correct Answer
A. 11Explanation
Mary started with 11 cookies. After eating one, she had 10 cookies left. She gave half of the remaining 10 cookies (5 cookies) to her sister, leaving her with 5 cookies. Then, she ate another cookie, leaving her with 4 cookies. She gave half of the remaining 4 cookies (2 cookies) to her brother, leaving her with 2 cookies. Finally, she ate one more cookie, leaving her with 1 cookie. Therefore, Mary started with 11 cookies.Rate this question:
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Which one of the five is least like the other four? WHEAT - HAY - BARLEY - OATS - RICE
- A.
Wheat
- B.
Hay
- C.
Barley
- D.
Oats
- E.
Rice
Correct Answer
A. WheatExplanation
The other four options (hay, barley, oats, rice) are all types of grasses or grains, whereas wheat is a type of cereal grain. Therefore, wheat is least like the other four options.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Which one of the numbers does not belong is the following series? 2 - 3 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 14 - 15 - 30
- A.
Three
- B.
Seven
- C.
Eight
- D.
Fifteen
- E.
Thirty
Correct Answer
A. ThreeExplanation
The numbers in the given series follow a pattern of alternating between adding and subtracting 1, then multiplying by 2. Starting with 2, we subtract 1 to get 1, then multiply by 2 to get 2. We add 1 to get 3, then multiply by 2 to get 6. This pattern continues with the rest of the numbers. However, the number "Three" does not fit this pattern. Therefore, "Three" is the number that does not belong in the series.Rate this question:
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- 22.
John received $.41 change from a puchase in the drugstore. If he received six coins, three of the coins had to be: PENNIES - NICKLES - DIMES - QUARTERS - HALF-DOLLARS
- A.
Pennies
- B.
Nickles
- C.
Dimes
- D.
Quarters
- E.
Half Dollars
Correct Answer
A. PenniesExplanation
Since John received $.41 change and six coins in total, it is not possible for any of the coins to be worth more than $.41. Therefore, the only possible coin that could be included in the three coins is the penny, which is worth $.01. This means that the correct answer is pennies.Rate this question:
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John's mother sent him to the store to get 9 large cans of peaches. John could only carry 2 cans at a time. How many trips to the store did John have to make? 4 - 4½ - 5 - ½ - 6
- A.
4
- B.
4 1/2
- C.
5
- D.
1/2
- E.
6
Correct Answer
C. 5 -
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Mary was both 13th highest and 13th lowest in a spelling contest. How many people were in the contest? 13 - 25 - 26 - 27 - 28
- A.
13
- B.
25
- C.
26
- D.
27
- E.
28
Correct Answer
A. 13 -
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A fish has a head 9" long. The tail is equal to the size of the head plus one-half the size of the body. The body is the size of the head plus the tail." How long is the fish? 27" - 54" - 63" - 72" - 81"
- A.
27¨
- B.
54¨
- C.
63¨
- D.
72¨
- E.
81¨
Correct Answer
A. 27¨Explanation
According to the given information, the tail is equal to the size of the head plus one-half the size of the body. The body is the size of the head plus the tail. Therefore, the length of the body is 9" + (9"/2) = 9" + 4.5" = 13.5". The length of the tail is also 9" + (13.5"/2) = 9" + 6.75" = 15.75". Finally, adding the length of the head (9"), body (13.5"), and tail (15.75") together gives us a total length of 9" + 13.5" + 15.75" = 38.25". Therefore, the correct answer is 38.25", which is not one of the options provided.Rate this question:
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If Alex's son is my son's father, what am I to Alex?
- A.
His grandfather
- B.
His father
- C.
His son
- D.
His grandson
- E.
I am Alex
Correct Answer
A. His grandfatherExplanation
If Alex's son is my son's father, that means my son is Alex's son. Therefore, I am the father of my son and Alex's grandfather.Rate this question:
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