Abstract Reasoning Test
Abstract Reasoning Test
Abstract Reasoning Test
A. B. C. D. E.
Explanation:
There are two rules in this series: rotation and progression.
First, every step, one other trapezoid is added in a certain order: top left corner, top
right corner, bottom left corner, bottom right corner. When there are four trapezoids,
they start disappearing in the same order, one every step.
Second, every step, the existing trapezoids rotate 90° clockwise. The new trapezoid
appears in a position that is rotated 90° clockwise compared to the previously added
trapezoid.
The only answer choice that fits these rules is answer (C).
2.
A. B. C. D. E.
Explanation:
There are four rules in this series: frequency, rotation, motion, and progression.
First, the triangle changes its size every step, alternating between big and small.
Second, it also rotates 90° clockwise every step.
Third, the star moves among the corners of the frame in a clockwise direction.
Finally, one other square is added inside the frame every step.
This means the missing frame should have a small triangle pointing down, with a
star at the top right corner, and seven frames. The only answer that fits is answer
(C).
3.
A. B. C. D. E. F.
Explanation:
In this matrix, the left figures and the middle figures combine to form the right
figures.
Each figure consists of lines and a black dot. The black dot remains consistent
throughout the matrix. However, when superimposing the left and middle figures, the
lines change according to the following rules:
Overlapping horizontal and vertical lines remain in the right figure.
Horizontal and vertical lines that are not overlapping do not appear in the right
figure.
Overlapping diagonal lines do not appear in the right figure.
Diagonal lines that are not overlapping do appear in the right figure.
Since in the bottom row all the diagonal lines overlap and all the vertical lines do
not, the only thing that remains in the right figure is the black dot.
The correct answer is (B).
4.
A. B. C. D. E. F.
Explanation:
In this matrix, the white circle and the square are moving inside the grey circle.
You can answer this question by looking at the grey circle as a clock.
In each step, the white circle moves three hours backwards (a quarter of a circle).
For example, in the top row, the white circle moves from the hour 6 to 3 and finally
to 12.
A. B. C. D. E.
Explanation:
There are two rules in this series: progression and motion.
First, one white square is removed from the frame every step in a certain order: the
first row from right to left, then the second row in the same direction, then the third.
This means the missing frame should have three white squares on the bottom row
and one white square on the left of the second row.
Second, the star and circle move around the frame in a certain way: the star moves
down each of the columns of white squares, one square each step. When it reaches
the bottom, it moves to the top square of the next column. Even when the white
squares are removed, the star lands where they would have been. This means the star
in the missing frame should be at the bottom of the middle column.
The circle moves between the corner squares in an anticlockwise direction. When it
lands on the same square as the star, it is hidden behind it. This means the circle in
the missing frame should be on the top left corner.
The only answer that fits these rules is answer (B).
6.
A. B. C. D. E. F.
Explanation:
To complete this matrix, you must identify the movement of the lines in their
progression within the row. This may seem challenging as the arrows in the top row
appear not to be moving. You must look at both the top and middle rows to identify
the pattern.
Each figure is made from a circle with two arrows—sort of like a clock. Looking at
the middle row, what appears to be one arrow is in fact two arrows in the same
position. In the middle figure, you can see that the arrows are moving, albeit in
different degrees and different directions. Looking from the left figure to the middle
figure, you can see that one arrow (the blue one in the explanation) moves 90°
clockwise and the other moves 90° anticlockwise.
Applying this to the top row, you can see that what appears to be a lack of movement
is, in fact, the two arrows switching places.
The same is true for what appears to be the lack of movement between the middle
and right figures in the middle row. You need to identify the pattern of movement
from the top row. Looking from the middle figure to the right figure, you can see both
arrows move 180°. In the middle row, then, between the middle and right figures, the
arrows simply switch places.
You can find the missing figure by following this pattern in the bottom row and
remembering that one arrow is in fact two arrows in the same position. This means
that starting from the middle figure, to determine the missing figure, you must move
both arrows 180 degrees. Therefore, the correct answer is (C).
7.
A. B. C. D. E. F.
Explanation:
To complete this matrix, you must look at the progression of the objects across the
rows (from left to right).
It seems there is no relation between the shapes in the rows and the columns.
However, there is a progression which can be seen—an increasing number of sides
to the objects and shapes. In the top row, for example, the first object (on the left) is
a line, which has only one side. The middle shape object has two sides, and the final
shape (on the right) is a three-sided triangle.
The same pattern is evident in the second row, which starts with a two-sided object
and ends with four-sided rectangle.
The bottom row keeps this pattern, and so the correct answer must a shape that has
five sides. The correct answer is (E).
8.
A. B. C. D. E. F.
Explanation:
The left and middle figures of each row are combined to create the right figure by
following two sets of rules:
Lines:
Overlapping lines in the middle and left figures do not appear in the right figures.
Lines that are not overlapping do appear in the right figures.
Dots:
Overlapping dots in the middle and left figures do appear in the right figures.
Dots that are not overlapping do not appear in the right figures.
Following these rules, the correct answer must be (C).
9.
A. B. C. D. E.
Explanation:
There are three rules in this series: frequency, motion, and progression.
First, the big shape in the middle of the frame alternates among a hexagon, a
pentagon, and a diamond. It also changes colour each step, alternating between
white and dark blue. This means the shape in the missing frame should be a dark
diamond.
Second, the little plus sign moves in a certain way along the frame. It moves from
one corner to another in an anticlockwise direction but makes a stop in the middle
of the frame side. This means the plus signs in the missing frame should be at the
middle of the right frame side.
Third, another plus sign is added every other step. So, in the missing frame, there
should be three plus signs.
The only answer option that fits these rules is answer (B).
10.
A. B. C. D. E. F.
Explanation:
Each row contains the same three shapes in changing order: a circle, a square, and
a rectangle. The colours of these shapes do not change.
Additionally, these shapes are crossed by either one, two, or three lines. In each row,
these lines change their direction: in the top row they are horizontal, in the middle
row they are vertical, and in the bottom row they are diagonal.
The missing figure, therefore, must be constructed from:
The shape missing from the bottom row—a rectangle
A single line, diagonal like the other lines in the row.
Note: The same pattern can be seen not only in each row, but also in each column.
A. B. C. D. E. F.
Explanation:
Each row contains the same object facing a different direction with each appearance
left, right, or downwards. Additionally, with each row, the number of objects
increases: one in the first row, two in the second row, and three in the third row.
The correct answer must contain three objects, as the missing figure is located in the
third row, and the object in it must face downwards, as this is the only direction out
of the three mentioned above that has not yet appeared in the bottom row
A. B. C. D. E. F.
Explanation:
Each row contains the same three sets of figures in changing order: one cross, three
crosses, and five crosses. Additionally, in each row, two of the figure sets are
coloured in grey and one is coloured in white. Finally, the background for each
figure set is coloured in one of three colours or patterns: grey, white, or diagonal
lines.
The correct answer must be the figure set which is missing from the bottom row:
three crosses. Additionally, it must be coloured in white, as the two other figure sets
are grey. Finally, the background colour must be that which is missing from the
bottom row, i.e., grey.
The correct answer is (C).
Note: In this matrix, the row and column patterns are identical, and the question can
be solved in both ways.