Hard Figure Classification Practice

Challenge students with harder Figure Classification questions that may require careful attention to combined visual features.

These original CogAT-style Figure Classification questions help students practice identifying the shared rule across a group of figures. Encourage your child to look for shape, shading, dots, position, and orientation before choosing an answer.

Hard Figure Classification Practice

Select an answer for each question, then check your work to see the explanation.

Question 1 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0003 Figure Classification sample question
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The first three figures all use the same shape and a straight rotation pattern. The correct answer belongs with that rotation group.

Skill tested: Classification By Orientation

Question 2 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 5 · Level 11 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0006 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
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The first three figures all use the same shape and a straight rotation pattern. The correct answer belongs with that rotation group.

Skill tested: Classification By Orientation

Question 3 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 1 · Level 7 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0009 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
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The first three figures share both shading and dot count: solid shading with 1 dot(s). The correct answer matches both attributes.

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 4 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 4 · Level 10 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0012 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures share both shape and dot count: circle with 2 dot(s). The correct answer matches both attributes.

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 5 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Kindergarten · Level 5/6 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0015 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures all use the same shape and a straight rotation pattern. The correct answer belongs with that rotation group.

Skill tested: Classification By Orientation

Question 6 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0018 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures share both shape and dot count: circle with 3 dot(s). The correct answer matches both attributes.

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 7 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 6 · Level 12 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0021 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures share both shape and shading: square with gray shading. The correct answer matches both attributes.

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 8 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0024 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures share both shape and shading: triangle with gray shading. The correct answer matches both attributes.

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 9 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 5 · Level 11 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0027 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures share both shading and dot count: gray shading with 1 dot(s). The correct answer matches both attributes.

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 10 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 1 · Level 7 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0030 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures share both shape and shading: circle with outline shading. The correct answer matches both attributes.

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 11 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 4 · Level 10 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0033 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures share both shape and shading: square with solid shading. The correct answer matches both attributes.

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 12 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Kindergarten · Level 5/6 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0036 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures all use the same shape and a turned rotation pattern. The correct answer belongs with that rotation group.

Skill tested: Classification By Orientation

Question 13 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0039 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures share both shape and shading: circle with gray shading. The correct answer matches both attributes.

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 14 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 6 · Level 12 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0042 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures share both shading and dot count: solid shading with 1 dot(s). The correct answer matches both attributes.

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 15 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0045 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures share both shape and shading: circle with outline shading. The correct answer matches both attributes.

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 16 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 5 · Level 11 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0048 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures share both shading and dot count: solid shading with 3 dot(s). The correct answer matches both attributes.

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 17 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 1 · Level 7 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0051 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures share both shape and dot count: arrow with 3 dot(s). The correct answer matches both attributes.

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 18 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 4 · Level 10 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0054 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures share both shading and dot count: solid shading with 1 dot(s). The correct answer matches both attributes.

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 19 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Kindergarten · Level 5/6 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0057 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures share both shading and dot count: gray shading with 2 dot(s). The correct answer matches both attributes.

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 20 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0060 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures share both shading and dot count: outline shading with 1 dot(s). The correct answer matches both attributes.

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 21 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 6 · Level 12 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0063 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures share both shape and dot count: arrow with 3 dot(s). The correct answer matches both attributes.

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 22 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0066 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures all use the same shape and a straight rotation pattern. The correct answer belongs with that rotation group.

Skill tested: Classification By Orientation

Question 23 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 5 · Level 11 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0069 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures share both shading and dot count: solid shading with 1 dot(s). The correct answer matches both attributes.

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 24 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 1 · Level 7 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0072 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures share both shape and shading: triangle with solid shading. The correct answer matches both attributes.

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 25 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 4 · Level 10 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0075 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures share both shape and dot count: circle with 1 dot(s). The correct answer matches both attributes.

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 26 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Kindergarten · Level 5/6 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0078 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures share both shading and dot count: outline shading with 2 dot(s). The correct answer matches both attributes.

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 27 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0081 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures share both shading and dot count: gray shading with 1 dot(s). The correct answer matches both attributes.

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 28 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 6 · Level 12 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0084 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures share both shading and dot count: solid shading with 2 dot(s). The correct answer matches both attributes.

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 29 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0087 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures share both shape and shading: square with gray shading. The correct answer matches both attributes.

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 30 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 5 · Level 11 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0090 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures share both shading and dot count: outline shading with 1 dot(s). The correct answer matches both attributes.

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 31 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 1 · Level 7 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0093 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures share both shape and dot count: triangle with 3 dot(s). The correct answer matches both attributes.

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 32 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 4 · Level 10 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0096 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures share both shape and shading: arrow with outline shading. The correct answer matches both attributes.

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 33 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Kindergarten · Level 5/6 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0099 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures share both shading and dot count: gray shading with 3 dot(s). The correct answer matches both attributes.

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 34 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0102 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures share both shape and shading: square with solid shading. The correct answer matches both attributes.

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 35 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 6 · Level 12 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0105 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures share both shading and dot count: outline shading with 2 dot(s). The correct answer matches both attributes.

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 36 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0108 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures share both shading and dot count: outline shading with 2 dot(s). The correct answer matches both attributes.

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 37 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 5 · Level 11 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0111 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures all use the same shape and a turned rotation pattern. The correct answer belongs with that rotation group.

Skill tested: Classification By Orientation

Question 38 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 1 · Level 7 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0114 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures share both shape and shading: arrow with gray shading. The correct answer matches both attributes.

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 39 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 4 · Level 10 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0117 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures share both shading and dot count: outline shading with 2 dot(s). The correct answer matches both attributes.

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 40 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Kindergarten · Level 5/6 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the first three figures. Which answer choice belongs with the group?

CQ-NV-FC-0120 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The first three figures share both shading and dot count: solid shading with 2 dot(s). The correct answer matches both attributes.

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

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