CogAT Primary Figure Matrices Practice for K-2

Primary Figure Matrices ask students to notice a simple change in shapes, colors, or positions and apply that change to a missing picture.

These are original CogAT-style K-2 primary questions loaded from the CogAT.org database question bank. They use large visual prompts, picture-based answer choices, selectable answers, and parent-friendly explanations.

Free Primary Figure Matrices Practice

Primary Figure Matrices Practice

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Question 1 of 18

Primary Figure Matrices Practice Question

Grade 1 · Level 7 · Easy

Non-Verbal

Which object best replaces the question mark?

CQ-PN-FM-0140 Primary Figure Matrices sample question
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The first row changes color while keeping the same shape. Apply the same color change to the shape in the second row.

Skill tested: Shape and color matrix reasoning

Question 2 of 18

Primary Figure Matrices Practice Question

Kindergarten · Level 5/6 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Which figure completes the bottom row?

CQ-PN-FM-0175 Primary Figure Matrices sample question
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The top shape moves from left to center. Apply that same movement in the bottom box: center becomes right.

Skill tested: Visual analogy by position

Question 3 of 18

Primary Figure Matrices Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Which object best replaces the question mark?

CQ-PN-FM-0147 Primary Figure Matrices sample question
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The first row changes color while keeping the same shape. Apply the same color change to the shape in the second row.

Skill tested: Shape and color matrix reasoning

Question 4 of 18

Primary Figure Matrices Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Which object best replaces the question mark?

CQ-PN-FM-0051 Primary Figure Matrices sample question
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The first row changes color while keeping the same shape. Apply the same color change to the shape in the second row.

Skill tested: Shape and color matrix reasoning

Question 5 of 18

Primary Figure Matrices Practice Question

Kindergarten · Level 5/6 · Easy

Non-Verbal

Which object best replaces the question mark?

CQ-PN-FM-0148 Primary Figure Matrices sample question
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The first row changes color while keeping the same shape. Apply the same color change to the shape in the second row.

Skill tested: Shape and color matrix reasoning

Question 6 of 18

Primary Figure Matrices Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Which object best replaces the question mark?

CQ-PN-FM-0126 Primary Figure Matrices sample question
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The first row changes color while keeping the same shape. Apply the same color change to the shape in the second row.

Skill tested: Shape and color matrix reasoning

Question 7 of 18

Primary Figure Matrices Practice Question

Grade 1 · Level 7 · Easy

Non-Verbal

Which object best replaces the question mark?

CQ-PN-FM-0011 Primary Figure Matrices sample question
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The first row changes color while keeping the same shape. Apply the same color change to the shape in the second row.

Skill tested: Shape and color matrix reasoning

Question 8 of 18

Primary Figure Matrices Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Which object best replaces the question mark?

CQ-PN-FM-0090 Primary Figure Matrices sample question
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The first row changes color while keeping the same shape. Apply the same color change to the shape in the second row.

Skill tested: Shape and color matrix reasoning

Question 9 of 18

Primary Figure Matrices Practice Question

Kindergarten · Level 5/6 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Which object best replaces the question mark?

CQ-PN-FM-0103 Primary Figure Matrices sample question
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The first row changes color while keeping the same shape. Apply the same color change to the shape in the second row.

Skill tested: Shape and color matrix reasoning

Question 10 of 18

Primary Figure Matrices Practice Question

Grade 1 · Level 7 · Easy

Non-Verbal

Which object best replaces the question mark?

CQ-PN-FM-0047 Primary Figure Matrices sample question
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The first row changes color while keeping the same shape. Apply the same color change to the shape in the second row.

Skill tested: Shape and color matrix reasoning

Question 11 of 18

Primary Figure Matrices Practice Question

Grade 1 · Level 7 · Easy

Non-Verbal

Which object best replaces the question mark?

CQ-PN-FM-0002 Primary Figure Matrices sample question
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The first row changes color while keeping the same shape. Apply the same color change to the shape in the second row.

Skill tested: Shape and color matrix reasoning

Question 12 of 18

Primary Figure Matrices Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Easy

Non-Verbal

Which object best replaces the question mark?

CQ-PN-FM-0012 Primary Figure Matrices sample question
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The first row changes color while keeping the same shape. Apply the same color change to the shape in the second row.

Skill tested: Shape and color matrix reasoning

Question 13 of 18

Primary Figure Matrices Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Medium

Non-Verbal

Which object best replaces the question mark?

CQ-PN-FM-0024 Primary Figure Matrices sample question
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The first row changes color while keeping the same shape. Apply the same color change to the shape in the second row.

Skill tested: Shape and color matrix reasoning

Question 14 of 18

Primary Figure Matrices Practice Question

Grade 1 · Level 7 · Easy

Non-Verbal

Which object best replaces the question mark?

CQ-PN-FM-0149 Primary Figure Matrices sample question
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The first row changes color while keeping the same shape. Apply the same color change to the shape in the second row.

Skill tested: Shape and color matrix reasoning

Question 15 of 18

Primary Figure Matrices Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Which object best replaces the question mark?

CQ-PN-FM-0156 Primary Figure Matrices sample question
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The first row changes color while keeping the same shape. Apply the same color change to the shape in the second row.

Skill tested: Shape and color matrix reasoning

Question 16 of 18

Primary Figure Matrices Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Which object best replaces the question mark?

CQ-PN-FM-0108 Primary Figure Matrices sample question
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The first row changes color while keeping the same shape. Apply the same color change to the shape in the second row.

Skill tested: Shape and color matrix reasoning

Question 17 of 18

Primary Figure Matrices Practice Question

Grade 2 · Level 8 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Which object best replaces the question mark?

CQ-PN-FM-0138 Primary Figure Matrices sample question
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The first row changes color while keeping the same shape. Apply the same color change to the shape in the second row.

Skill tested: Shape and color matrix reasoning

Question 18 of 18

Primary Figure Matrices Practice Question

Grade 1 · Level 7 · Hard

Non-Verbal

Which object best replaces the question mark?

CQ-PN-FM-0155 Primary Figure Matrices sample question
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The first row changes color while keeping the same shape. Apply the same color change to the shape in the second row.

Skill tested: Shape and color matrix reasoning

How Parents Can Use This Practice

Have your child point to what changed in the first row, then use the same change in the second row.

  • Keep practice sessions short and positive.
  • Ask your child to explain the pattern or relationship in simple words.
  • Use missed questions to talk through the reasoning step, not just the answer.

More K-2 Primary Nonverbal Practice

Try Primary Figure Matrices, Primary Figure Classification, and Primary Paper Folding.

You can also continue by grade: Kindergarten, Grade 1, or Grade 2.

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