Medium Figure Classification Practice

Use these medium Figure Classification questions after students are comfortable naming visual rules and comparing answer choices.

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.

Medium 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 1 · Level 7 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0002 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 4 · Level 10 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0005 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 3 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Kindergarten · Level 5/6 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0008 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 4 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0011 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

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

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 5 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 6 · Level 12 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0014 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 6 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0017 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 7 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 5 · Level 11 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0020 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 8 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 1 · Level 7 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0023 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 9 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 4 · Level 10 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0026 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 10 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Kindergarten · Level 5/6 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0029 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 11 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0032 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 12 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 6 · Level 12 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0035 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 13 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0038 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

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

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 14 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 5 · Level 11 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0041 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

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

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 15 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 1 · Level 7 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0044 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

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

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 16 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 4 · Level 10 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0047 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

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

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 17 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Kindergarten · Level 5/6 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0050 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 18 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0053 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 19 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 6 · Level 12 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0056 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 2 · Level 8 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0059 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 21 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 5 · Level 11 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0062 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

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

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 22 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 1 · Level 7 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0065 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 23 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 4 · Level 10 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0068 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 24 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Kindergarten · Level 5/6 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0071 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 25 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0074 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 26 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 6 · Level 12 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0077 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

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

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 27 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0080 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 28 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 5 · Level 11 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0083 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 29 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 1 · Level 7 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0086 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 30 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 4 · Level 10 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0089 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 31 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Kindergarten · Level 5/6 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0092 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

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

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 32 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0095 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

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

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 33 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 6 · Level 12 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0098 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

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

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 34 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0101 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

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

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 35 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 5 · Level 11 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0104 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 36 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 1 · Level 7 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0107 Figure Classification sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

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

Skill tested: Multi-Attribute Classification

Question 37 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 4 · Level 10 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0110 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 38 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Kindergarten · Level 5/6 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0113 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 39 of 40

Figure Classification Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0116 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

Grade 6 · Level 12 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-FC-0119 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

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