Start with easier CogAT-style Figure Matrix questions that help students practice one-step visual reasoning. These original non-verbal practice questions focus on patterns such as rotation, movement, shading, reflection, and small visual changes.
Easy Figure Matrix Practice
These questions are a good starting point for students who are new to CogAT non-verbal reasoning. Select an answer choice, check the answer, and review the explanation to understand the rule used in the matrix.
Easy CogAT Figure Matrix Practice Questions
Select an answer for each question, then check your work to see the explanation.
Question 1 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule rotates the shape 90° clockwise. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Mental Rotation
Question 2 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule rotates the shape 180° clockwise. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Mental Rotation
Question 3 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule removes one dot. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Visual Quantity Change
Question 4 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule moves the shading one step from outline to gray to solid. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Attribute Transformation
Question 5 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule removes one dot. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Visual Quantity Change
Question 6 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule moves the shading one step from outline to gray to solid. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Attribute Transformation
Question 7 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule moves the shape one position left. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Spatial Position Change
Question 8 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule removes one dot. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Visual Quantity Change
Question 9 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule moves the shading one step from outline to gray to solid. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Attribute Transformation
Question 10 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule moves the shape one position left. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Spatial Position Change
Question 11 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule moves the shading one step from outline to gray to solid. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Attribute Transformation
Question 12 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule moves the shading one step from outline to gray to solid. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Attribute Transformation
Question 13 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule removes one dot. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Visual Quantity Change
Question 14 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule moves the shading one step from outline to gray to solid. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Attribute Transformation
Question 15 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule moves the shading one step from outline to gray to solid. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Attribute Transformation
Question 16 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule rotates the shape 180° clockwise. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Mental Rotation
Question 17 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule rotates the shape 90° counterclockwise. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Mental Rotation
Question 18 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule removes one dot. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Visual Quantity Change
Question 19 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule moves the shape one position up. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Spatial Position Change
Question 20 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule adds one dot. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Visual Quantity Change
Question 21 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule adds one dot. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Visual Quantity Change
Question 22 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule moves the shading one step from outline to gray to solid. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Attribute Transformation
Question 23 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule removes one dot. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Visual Quantity Change
Question 24 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule adds one dot. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Visual Quantity Change
Question 25 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule rotates the shape 180° clockwise. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Mental Rotation
Question 26 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule rotates the shape 90° clockwise. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Mental Rotation
Question 27 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule moves the shading one step from outline to gray to solid. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Attribute Transformation
Question 28 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule adds one dot. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Visual Quantity Change
Question 29 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule moves the shape one position down. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Spatial Position Change
Question 30 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule removes one dot. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Visual Quantity Change
Question 31 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule rotates the shape 180° clockwise. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Mental Rotation
Question 32 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule removes one dot. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Visual Quantity Change
Question 33 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule moves the shading one step from outline to gray to solid. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Attribute Transformation
Question 34 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule moves the shape one position left. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Spatial Position Change
Question 35 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule moves the shape one position up. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Spatial Position Change
Question 36 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule rotates the shape 90° counterclockwise. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Mental Rotation
Question 37 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule moves the shading one step from outline to gray to solid. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Attribute Transformation
Question 38 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule moves the shading one step from outline to gray to solid. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Attribute Transformation
Question 39 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule moves the shape one position up. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Spatial Position Change
Question 40 of 40
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule rotates the shape 90° clockwise. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Mental Rotation
Next Steps
After finishing these easier questions, try the Medium Figure Matrix Practice page or return to the main Figure Matrix Practice overview.