WISC-V Sample Questions for Child Testing

Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI)

Similarities

1. Question 1: How are a cat and a dog alike?
   • Answer: Both are domesticated animals commonly kept as pets.
2. Question 2: How are a pencil and a pen alike?
   • Answer: Both are tools used for writing.
3. Question 3: How are a car and a bicycle alike?
   • Answer: Both are vehicles used for transportation.
4. Question 4: How are a book and a magazine alike?
   • Answer: Both are forms of written media used for reading.
5. Question 5: How are a tree and a bush alike?
   • Answer: Both are types of plants.

Vocabulary

1. Question 6: What does the word "enormous" mean?
   • Answer: Extremely large in size.
2. Question 7: Define the word "persistent."
   • Answer: Continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action despite difficulty.
3. Question 8: What does the word "happy" mean?
   • Answer: Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
4. Question 9: What does the word "library" mean?
   • Answer: A place where books and other materials are kept for people to use or borrow.
5. Question 10: What does the word "friendship" mean?
   • Answer: The state of being friends; a close and trusted relationship.

Information

1. Question 11: What is the capital of the United States?
   • Answer: Washington, D.C.
2. Question 12: How many days are in a week?
   • Answer: Seven days.
3. Question 13: What do people use to write on a chalkboard?
   • Answer: Chalk.
4. Question 14: What is the largest planet in our solar system?
   • Answer: Jupiter.
5. Question 15: What do we call the season when leaves fall from trees?
   • Answer: Autumn (or Fall).

Visual Spatial Index (VSI)

Block Design

16. Question 16: Arrange blocks to form a red square.
    • Answer: Use four red blocks to create a 2x2 square.
17. Question 17: Create a pattern with alternating red and blue blocks.
    • Answer: Arrange blocks in a sequence like red, blue, red, blue.
18. Question 18: Replicate a checkerboard pattern using red and white blocks.
    • Answer: Alternate red and white blocks to form an 8x8 grid.
19. Question 19: Build a structure that matches a given geometric design.
    • Answer: Arrange blocks as per the provided geometric design example.
20. Question 20: Form a triangle using three blocks.
    • Answer: Arrange three blocks in a triangular shape.

Visual Puzzles

21. Question 21: Which three pieces fit together to form a square?
    • Answer: Identify and select the three pieces that perfectly align to create a square shape.
22. Question 22: Which piece completes the picture of a house?
    • Answer: Choose the missing roof piece that completes the house illustration.
23. Question 23: Select the correct piece to complete the following puzzle.
    • Answer: Identify the puzzle piece that fits perfectly into the empty space.
24. Question 24: Complete this visual puzzle by selecting the appropriate piece.
    • Answer: Choose the piece that logically continues the existing pattern.
25. Question 25: Which piece fits best in this puzzle?
    • Answer: Select the piece that aligns with the surrounding pieces to complete the puzzle.

Fluid Reasoning Index (FRI)

Matrix Reasoning

26. Question 26: Complete the matrix by selecting the missing piece from the options provided.
    • Answer: Choose the shape that logically continues the pattern in the matrix.
27. Question 27: Which shape completes this sequence: circle, square, circle, square, ___?
    • Answer: Circle.
28. Question 28: Identify the missing shape in the grid.
    • Answer: Select the shape that fits the logical progression of the grid.
29. Question 29: What comes next in this pattern: red, blue, green, red, blue, ___?
    • Answer: Green.
30. Question 30: Which shape is different: circle, square, triangle, apple?
    • Answer: Apple.

Figure Weights

31. Question 31: If one triangle weighs the same as two circles, how many circles equal two triangles?
    • Answer: Four circles.
32. Question 32: If one square weighs the same as three stars, how many stars equal two squares?
    • Answer: Six stars.
33. Question 33: Which shape balances the scale: one circle or two triangles?
    • Answer: Two triangles.
34. Question 34: If one red block weighs as much as two blue blocks, how many blue blocks equal three red blocks?
    • Answer: Six blue blocks.
35. Question 35: Which piece balances the scale: three stars or one square?
    • Answer: Three stars.

Working Memory Index (WMI)

Digit Span

36. Question 36: Repeat the following sequence of numbers in the same order: 3, 5, 2, 8, 1.
    • Answer: 3, 5, 2, 8, 1.
37. Question 37: Repeat the following sequence of numbers in reverse order: 9, 7, 4, 6, 3.
    • Answer: 3, 6, 4, 7, 9.
38. Question 38: Repeat the following sequence of numbers in ascending order: 8, 2, 5, 1, 9.
    • Answer: 1, 2, 5, 8, 9.
39. Question 39: Repeat the following sequence of numbers in the same order: 6, 3, 9, 2, 7.
    • Answer: 6, 3, 9, 2, 7.
40. Question 40: Repeat the following sequence of numbers in reverse order: 1, 8, 5, 3, 9.
    • Answer: 9, 3, 5, 8, 1.

Letter-Number Sequencing

41. Question 41: Listen to the following sequence and repeat the numbers in ascending order and the letters in alphabetical order: 3, A, 9, C, 1, B.
    • Answer: Numbers: 1, 3, 9; Letters: A, B, C.
42. Question 42: Repeat the following sequence with the numbers in ascending order and the letters in alphabetical order: 2, D, 8, A, 5, C.
    • Answer: Numbers: 2, 5, 8; Letters: A, C, D.
43. Question 43: Listen to the following sequence and repeat the numbers in ascending order and the letters in alphabetical order: 4, B, 6, A, 9, C.
    • Answer: Numbers: 4, 6, 9; Letters: A, B, C.
44. Question 44: Repeat the following sequence with the numbers in ascending order and the letters in alphabetical order: 1, C, 3, A, 7, B.
    • Answer: Numbers: 1, 3, 7; Letters: A, B, C.
45. Question 45: Listen to the following sequence and repeat the numbers in ascending order and the letters in alphabetical order: 8, D, 2, A, 6, C.
    • Answer: Numbers: 2, 6, 8; Letters: A, C, D.

Processing Speed Index (PSI)

Coding

46. Question 46: Fill in the missing symbols according to the key provided.
    • Answer: Use the key to match each number with its corresponding symbol.
47. Question 47: Complete the following coding task using the key.
    • Answer: Match the symbols to the numbers as per the given key.
48. Question 48: Fill in the missing symbols based on the key.
    • Answer: Refer to the key and complete the sequence with the correct symbols.
49. Question 49: Complete this coding task using the provided key.
    • Answer: Accurately match each number with its corresponding symbol as per the key.
50. Question 50: Fill in the missing symbols according to the key.
    • Answer: Use the key to determine and insert the correct symbols for each number.

Symbol Search

51. Question 51: Identify which of the following symbols match the target symbol: ☀, ☂, ☁, ★.
    • Answer: ☀ and ★.
52. Question 52: Determine which of the following symbols are the same as the target symbol: ★, ☂, ☁, ☀.
    • Answer: ★ and ☀.
53. Question 53: Identify the symbols that match the target symbol: ☂, ☁, ☀, ♣.
    • Answer: ☀.
54. Question 54: Determine which of the following symbols are identical to the target symbol: ☀, ★, ☁, ☂.
    • Answer: ☀ and ★.
55. Question 55: Identify the symbols that match the target symbol: ★, ☂, ☁, ☀.
    • Answer: ★ and ☀.

Working Memory Index (WMI)

Digit Span

56. Question 56: Repeat the following sequence of numbers in the same order: 3, 5, 2, 8, 1.
    • Answer: 3, 5, 2, 8, 1.
57. Question 57: Repeat the following sequence of numbers in reverse order: 9, 7, 4, 6, 3.
    • Answer: 3, 6, 4, 7, 9.
58. Question 58: Repeat the following sequence of numbers in ascending order: 8, 2, 5, 1, 9.
    • Answer: 1, 2, 5, 8, 9.
59. Question 59: Repeat the following sequence of numbers in the same order: 6, 3, 9, 2, 7.
    • Answer: 6, 3, 9, 2, 7.
60. Question 60: Repeat the following sequence of numbers in reverse order: 1, 8, 5, 3, 9.
    • Answer: 9, 3, 5, 8, 1.

Letter-Number Sequencing

61. Question 61: Listen to the following sequence and repeat the numbers in ascending order and the letters in alphabetical order: 3, A, 9, C, 1, B.
    • Answer: Numbers: 1, 3, 9; Letters: A, B, C.
62. Question 62: Repeat the following sequence with the numbers in ascending order and the letters in alphabetical order: 2, D, 8, A, 5, C.
    • Answer: Numbers: 2, 5, 8; Letters: A, C, D.
63. Question 63: Listen to the following sequence and repeat the numbers in ascending order and the letters in alphabetical order: 4, B, 6, A, 9, C.
    • Answer: Numbers: 4, 6, 9; Letters: A, B, C.
64. Question 64: Repeat the following sequence with the numbers in ascending order and the letters in alphabetical order: 1, C, 3, A, 7, B.
    • Answer: Numbers: 1, 3, 7; Letters: A, B, C.
65. Question 65: Listen to the following sequence and repeat the numbers in ascending order and the letters in alphabetical order: 8, D, 2, A, 6, C.
    • Answer: Numbers: 2, 6, 8; Letters: A, C, D.

Processing Speed Index (PSI)

Coding

66. Question 66: Match the number 1 with the symbol ☀.
    • Answer: Number 1 corresponds to ☀.
67. Question 67: Match the number 2 with the symbol ★.
    • Answer: Number 2 corresponds to ★.
68. Question 68: Match the letter A with the symbol ☂.
    • Answer: Letter A corresponds to ☂.
69. Question 69: Match the letter B with the symbol ☁.
    • Answer: Letter B corresponds to ☁.
70. Question 70: Match the number 3 with the symbol ♣.
    • Answer: Number 3 corresponds to ♣.

Symbol Search

71. Question 71: Does the symbol ☀ appear in this group: ☂, ☁, ☀, ★?
    • Answer: Yes, ☀ appears in the group.
72. Question 72: Does the symbol ★ appear in this group: ☀, ☂, ☁, ♣?
    • Answer: Yes, ★ appears in the group.
73. Question 73: Does the symbol ☂ appear in this group: ☀, ☂, ★, ☁?
    • Answer: Yes, ☂ appears in the group.
74. Question 74: Does the symbol ♣ appear in this group: ☀, ☂, ☁, ★?
    • Answer: No, ♣ does not appear in the group.
75. Question 75: Does the symbol ☁ appear in this group: ☀, ☂, ☁, ♣?
    • Answer: Yes, ☁ appears in the group.

Additional Notes

• Substitution Rules: In the actual WISC-V, if one of the primary subtests is invalid or missing, it may be substituted by a secondary subtest from within the same factor, but only one substitution is allowed.
• Index Scales: The WISC-V yields five primary index scores: Verbal Comprehension, Visual Spatial, Fluid Reasoning, Working Memory, and Processing Speed. Each index scale is composed of specific subtests.

These sample questions are designed to give you an overview of the types of tasks and skills assessed in the WISC-V. While they mimic the structure and nature of the actual test items, they are not identical to the proprietary content. For comprehensive preparation, it is recommended to use officially sanctioned practice materials and consult with a licensed psychologist.

How to Use These Sample Questions

1. Practice Regularly: Encourage consistent practice to help the child become familiar with the types of questions they may encounter.
2. Encourage Logical Thinking: Focus on developing the child's reasoning and problem-solving skills rather than memorizing answers.
3. Make It Engaging: Turn practice sessions into interactive activities or games to keep the child motivated.
4. Monitor Progress: Track the child's performance to identify strengths and areas that may need additional support.
5. Provide Feedback: Offer constructive feedback to help the child understand their mistakes and learn from them.

Additional Resources

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