Shape series

How to solve shape series

Spatial

Track how a figure changes across a sequence and predict the next shape.

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Follow the steps on real items before you practise.

Example 1Difficulty 1
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Which figure comes next in the sequence?

Answer: B. Here is why:

  1. each step the figure changes shape.
  2. Continue the pattern from the last figure to get the answer.
Example 2Difficulty 1
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Which figure comes next in the sequence?

Answer: E. Here is why:

  1. each step the figure rotates a quarter turn.
  2. Continue the pattern from the last figure to get the answer.
Example 3Difficulty 1
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Which figure comes next in the sequence?

Answer: C. Here is why:

  1. each step the figure advances its shading.
  2. Continue the pattern from the last figure to get the answer.