Medium Pattern Completion Practice

Practice medium Pattern Completion questions that may combine two visual changes or require closer comparison.

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

Medium 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 1 · Level 7 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0002 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 2 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 4 · Level 10 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0005 Pattern Completion sample question
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The sequence rule moves one position left 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 3 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Kindergarten · Level 5/6 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0008 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 4 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0011 Pattern Completion sample question
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The sequence rule changes to the next shape in the pattern and adds one dot each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Shape Pattern Recognition And Visual Quantity Sequencing

Question 5 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 6 · Level 12 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0014 Pattern Completion sample question
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The sequence rule removes one dot each step and rotates 90 degrees each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Visual Quantity Sequencing And Mental Rotation

Question 6 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0017 Pattern Completion sample question
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The sequence rule moves one position down 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 7 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 5 · Level 11 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0020 Pattern Completion sample question
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The sequence rule adds one dot each step and rotates 90 degrees each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Visual Quantity Sequencing And Mental Rotation

Question 8 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 1 · Level 7 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0023 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
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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 9 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 4 · Level 10 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0026 Pattern Completion sample question
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The sequence rule adds 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 10 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Kindergarten · Level 5/6 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0029 Pattern Completion sample question
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The sequence rule changes shading from outline to gray to solid and rotates 90 degrees each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Attribute Sequencing And Mental Rotation

Question 11 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0032 Pattern Completion sample question
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The sequence rule moves one position up 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 12 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 6 · Level 12 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0035 Pattern Completion sample question
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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 13 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0038 Pattern Completion sample question
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The sequence rule rotates 180 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 14 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 5 · Level 11 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0041 Pattern Completion sample question
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The sequence rule moves one position left each step and rotates 90 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 1 · Level 7 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0044 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 16 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 4 · Level 10 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0047 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 17 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Kindergarten · Level 5/6 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0050 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
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The sequence rule rotates 90 degrees each step and moves one position right each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Mental Rotation And Spatial Sequencing

Question 18 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0053 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
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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 19 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 6 · Level 12 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0056 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 right each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Attribute Sequencing And Spatial Sequencing

Question 20 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0059 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
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The sequence rule adds 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 21 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 5 · Level 11 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0062 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
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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 22 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 1 · Level 7 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0065 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

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

Skill tested: Visual Quantity Sequencing And Spatial Sequencing

Question 23 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 4 · Level 10 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0068 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
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The sequence rule adds 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 24 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Kindergarten · Level 5/6 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0071 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The sequence rule rotates 180 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 25 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0074 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

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 26 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 6 · Level 12 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0077 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 27 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0080 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The sequence rule rotates 90 degrees each step and moves one position right each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Mental Rotation And Spatial Sequencing

Question 28 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 5 · Level 11 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0083 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The sequence rule moves one position up 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 29 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 1 · Level 7 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0086 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The sequence rule adds one dot each step and rotates 90 degrees each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Visual Quantity Sequencing And Mental Rotation

Question 30 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 4 · Level 10 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0089 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
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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 31 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Kindergarten · Level 5/6 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0092 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

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 32 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0095 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The sequence rule rotates 180 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 33 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 6 · Level 12 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0098 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
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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 34 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0101 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
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The sequence rule rotates 180 degrees each step and moves one position up each step. The correct answer continues that same pattern in the missing box.

Skill tested: Mental Rotation And Spatial Sequencing

Question 35 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 5 · Level 11 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0104 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
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The sequence rule adds 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 36 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 1 · Level 7 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0107 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The sequence rule moves one position up 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 37 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 4 · Level 10 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0110 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
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The sequence rule moves one position left 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 38 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Kindergarten · Level 5/6 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0113 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The sequence rule moves one position up 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 39 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 3 · Level 9 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0116 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

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 40 of 40

Pattern Completion Practice Question

Grade 6 · Level 12 · Medium

Non-Verbal

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

CQ-NV-PC-0119 Pattern Completion sample question
Choose the best answer:
Show explanation

The sequence rule rotates 180 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

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