2.2.1

Complete the Grid - Rotation Example

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Rotation

In order to complete rotation questions, you will need to make sure that you know the difference between clockwise movements and anti-clockwise movements.

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Question

  • Does shape A, B, C or D complete the grid?
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Find the rotation for the first line

  • The rotation used to make the sequence in the first line of the grid will help us find the missing image.
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90° clockwise rotation

  • Rotate the first image in the sequence in order to find the next image.
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Confirm the rotation for the third line

  • We need to find the pattern in the third line and confirm that it is the same as the pattern in the first line.
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90° clockwise rotation

  • Continue as before, rotating the first image of the line in order to find the next image.
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Apply the pattern to the second line

  • Now we are sure of the pattern, we can use it to find the missing image in the grid.
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180° clockwise rotation

  • Rotate the middle shape by 180° to find the missing shape.
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Compare with answers

  • Shape D is the missing shape in the grid as it is a 180° rotation of the middle shape.

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1Find the Reflection/Rotation

2Complete the Grid

3Complete the Set

4Complete the Pair

5Odd One Out

6Codes

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