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Complete the Pair - Shapes Example

11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning, topic 4.5.1

Complete the Pair - Shapes

Question

Question

  • Does image A, B, C or D complete the pair?
Start with the complete pair

Start with the complete pair

  • The first arrow shows which pattern you need to use in order to choose the correct answer.
Look for pattern in shading ❌

Look for pattern in shading ❌

  • The shading is the same in both images.
Look for pattern in shapes ✅

Look for pattern in shapes ✅

  • The pattern is the shapes moving one space to the left, with the shading of the shape in each position remaining the same.
Consider the second pair

Consider the second pair

  • We now need to apply the pattern to the second pair to work out which image completes the pair.
Apply the pattern to the second pair

Apply the pattern to the second pair

Give the correct answer

Give the correct answer

  • Image D is the correct answer as the shapes have moved one space to the left, shading intact.

Test yourself on Complete the Pair - Shapes Example

  • Which statement is true of the first pair?

  • Which statement is true of the first pair?

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