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Complete the Grid - Reflection Example

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Reflection

In reflection questions, you may be asked to follow a pattern. This will require you to think about where the reflection line is as this will NOT be drawn for you.

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Question

  • Does image A, B, C or D complete the grid?
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Start with the first sequence

  • The pattern in the first sequence is the same as the pattern used to complete the grid.
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Look for patterns in arrows ✅

  • The pattern in this sequence is a horizontal reflection of the image.
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Confirm the pattern for third sequence

  • We need to confirm that the pattern in the third sequence is the same as the pattern in the first sequence.
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Confirm the pattern ✅

  • We see that the third sequence follows the same pattern as the first sequence.
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Consider the second sequence

  • Now we use the pattern of reflection to work out what would complete the grid.
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Reflect the central image

  • Reflecting the central image horizontally will allow us to work backwards to get the initial image in the sequence.
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Compare with answers

  • Shape B is the correct answer as it is a horizontal reflection of the central image.

Jump to other topics

1Find the Reflection/Rotation

2Complete the Grid

3Complete the Set

4Complete the Pair

5Odd One Out

6Codes

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