Hard Pattern Completion Practice

Challenge students with harder Pattern Completion questions that require careful visual reasoning and rule tracking.

Study each sequence from left to right, identify the rule, and choose the answer that completes the missing figure.

Hard Pattern Completion Practice

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

Question 1 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0003 Pattern Completion sample question
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The sequence rule changes shading from outline to gray to solid and changes to the next shape in the pattern. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Attribute Sequencing And Shape Pattern Recognition

Question 2 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 5 · Level 11 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0006 Pattern Completion sample question
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The sequence rule rotates 90 degrees each step and changes to the next shape in the pattern. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Mental Rotation And Shape Pattern Recognition

Question 3 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 1 · Level 7 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0009 Pattern Completion sample question
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The sequence rule adds one dot each step and moves one position down each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Visual Quantity Sequencing And Spatial Sequencing

Question 4 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 4 · Level 10 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0012 Pattern Completion sample question
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The sequence rule rotates 90 degrees each step and changes shading from outline to gray to solid. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Mental Rotation And Attribute Sequencing

Question 5 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Kindergarten · Level 5/6 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0015 Pattern Completion sample question
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The sequence rule removes one dot each step and changes to the next shape in the pattern. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Visual Quantity Sequencing And Shape Pattern Recognition

Question 6 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0018 Pattern Completion sample question
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The sequence rule changes shading from outline to gray to solid and moves one position up each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Attribute Sequencing And Spatial Sequencing

Question 7 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 6 · Level 12 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0021 Pattern Completion sample question
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The sequence rule changes shading from outline to gray to solid and adds one dot each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Attribute Sequencing And Visual Quantity Sequencing

Question 8 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0024 Pattern Completion sample question
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The sequence rule rotates 90 degrees each step and changes shading from outline to gray to solid. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Mental Rotation And Attribute Sequencing

Question 9 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 5 · Level 11 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0027 Pattern Completion sample question
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The sequence rule changes shading from outline to gray to solid and removes one dot each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Attribute Sequencing And Visual Quantity Sequencing

Question 10 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 1 · Level 7 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0030 Pattern Completion sample question
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The sequence rule removes one dot each step and rotates 180 degrees each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Visual Quantity Sequencing And Mental Rotation

Question 11 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 4 · Level 10 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0033 Pattern Completion sample question
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The sequence rule removes one dot each step and moves one position down each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Visual Quantity Sequencing And Spatial Sequencing

Question 12 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Kindergarten · Level 5/6 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0036 Pattern Completion sample question
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The sequence rule adds one dot each step and rotates 180 degrees each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Visual Quantity Sequencing And Mental Rotation

Question 13 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0039 Pattern Completion sample question
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The sequence rule changes to the next shape in the pattern and rotates 90 degrees each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Shape Pattern Recognition And Mental Rotation

Question 14 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 6 · Level 12 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0042 Pattern Completion sample question
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The sequence rule moves one position left each step and rotates 180 degrees each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Spatial Sequencing And Mental Rotation

Question 15 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0045 Pattern Completion sample question
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The sequence rule changes shading from outline to gray to solid and rotates 180 degrees each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Attribute Sequencing And Mental Rotation

Question 16 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 5 · Level 11 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0048 Pattern Completion sample question
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The sequence rule moves one position right each step and rotates 180 degrees each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Spatial Sequencing And Mental Rotation

Question 17 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 1 · Level 7 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0051 Pattern Completion sample question
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The sequence rule rotates 90 degrees each step and adds one dot each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Mental Rotation And Visual Quantity Sequencing

Question 18 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 4 · Level 10 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0054 Pattern Completion sample question
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The sequence rule changes to the next shape in the pattern and rotates 180 degrees each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Shape Pattern Recognition And Mental Rotation

Question 19 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Kindergarten · Level 5/6 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0057 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
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The sequence rule changes to the next shape in the pattern and moves one position right each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Shape Pattern Recognition And Spatial Sequencing

Question 20 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0060 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
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The sequence rule rotates 90 degrees each step and changes to the next shape in the pattern. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Mental Rotation And Shape Pattern Recognition

Question 21 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 6 · Level 12 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0063 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
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The sequence rule moves one position left each step and changes shading from outline to gray to solid. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Spatial Sequencing And Attribute Sequencing

Question 22 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0066 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The sequence rule changes shading from outline to gray to solid and changes to the next shape in the pattern. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Attribute Sequencing And Shape Pattern Recognition

Question 23 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 5 · Level 11 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0069 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
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The sequence rule moves one position left each step and changes to the next shape in the pattern. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Spatial Sequencing And Shape Pattern Recognition

Question 24 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 1 · Level 7 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0072 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
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The sequence rule rotates 90 degrees each step and removes one dot each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Mental Rotation And Visual Quantity Sequencing

Question 25 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 4 · Level 10 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0075 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
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The sequence rule changes shading from outline to gray to solid and moves one position up each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Attribute Sequencing And Spatial Sequencing

Question 26 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Kindergarten · Level 5/6 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0078 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
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The sequence rule changes shading from outline to gray to solid and moves one position down each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Attribute Sequencing And Spatial Sequencing

Question 27 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0081 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The sequence rule changes to the next shape in the pattern and changes shading from outline to gray to solid. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Shape Pattern Recognition And Attribute Sequencing

Question 28 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 6 · Level 12 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0084 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
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The sequence rule changes shading from outline to gray to solid and rotates 180 degrees each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Attribute Sequencing And Mental Rotation

Question 29 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0087 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
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The sequence rule rotates 90 degrees each step and moves one position down each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Mental Rotation And Spatial Sequencing

Question 30 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 5 · Level 11 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0090 Pattern Completion sample question
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The sequence rule changes to the next shape in the pattern and moves one position down each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Shape Pattern Recognition And Spatial Sequencing

Question 31 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 1 · Level 7 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0093 Pattern Completion sample question
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The sequence rule removes one dot each step and moves one position down each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Visual Quantity Sequencing And Spatial Sequencing

Question 32 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 4 · Level 10 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0096 Pattern Completion sample question
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The sequence rule moves one position up each step and adds one dot each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Spatial Sequencing And Visual Quantity Sequencing

Question 33 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Kindergarten · Level 5/6 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0099 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
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The sequence rule rotates 180 degrees each step and adds one dot each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Mental Rotation And Visual Quantity Sequencing

Question 34 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0102 Pattern Completion sample question
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The sequence rule changes to the next shape in the pattern and moves one position up each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Shape Pattern Recognition And Spatial Sequencing

Question 35 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 6 · Level 12 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0105 Pattern Completion sample question
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The sequence rule changes shading from outline to gray to solid and moves one position right each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Attribute Sequencing And Spatial Sequencing

Question 36 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0108 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The sequence rule adds one dot each step and moves one position down each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Visual Quantity Sequencing And Spatial Sequencing

Question 37 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 5 · Level 11 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0111 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
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The sequence rule removes one dot each step and changes shading from outline to gray to solid. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Visual Quantity Sequencing And Attribute Sequencing

Question 38 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 1 · Level 7 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0114 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
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The sequence rule moves one position right each step and removes one dot each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Spatial Sequencing And Visual Quantity Sequencing

Question 39 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 4 · Level 10 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0117 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
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The sequence rule removes one dot each step and moves one position left each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Visual Quantity Sequencing And Spatial Sequencing

Question 40 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Kindergarten · Level 5/6 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Look at the pattern. Which answer choice completes the sequence?

CQ-NV-PC-0120 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The sequence rule adds one dot each step and moves one position left each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Visual Quantity Sequencing And Spatial Sequencing

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