Similarities: 11 Plus non-verbal reasoning practice
Which shape could join this group?
CoreIn almost every paper that tests this subjectAbout 45 seconds a question in the test
The big idea
Find the rule every figure in the group obeys. Then pick the option that obeys it too. Often colour, size or angle change freely and are only there to distract you.
Tips that save marks
Count sides, dots and lines in every figure.
Test the rule on ALL the group members, not just one.
Now try five
Try each one before you look at the answer: answering from memory is what makes it stick. Tap an option to check it. Most children get three or four right at first; five out of five means move on to the next topic.
Question 1Aim for about 45 seconds
Which of the shapes below could join this group?
The group
Show the worked answer
Answer: C
How to work it out
Every shape in the group has the same number of dots as it has sides.
Shading and rotation change freely, so they are distractors.
Question 2Aim for about 45 seconds
Which of the shapes below could join this group?
The group
Show the worked answer
Answer: B
How to work it out
Every shape in the group has the same number of dots as it has sides.
Shading and rotation change freely, so they are distractors.
Question 3Aim for about 45 seconds
Which of the shapes below could join this group?
The group
Show the worked answer
Answer: C
How to work it out
Every shape in the group has the same number of dots as it has sides.
Shading and rotation change freely, so they are distractors.
Question 4Aim for about 45 seconds
Which of the shapes below could join this group?
The group
Show the worked answer
Answer: C
How to work it out
Every shape in the group has the same number of dots as it has sides.
Shading and rotation change freely, so they are distractors.
Question 5Aim for about 45 seconds
Which of the shapes below could join this group?
The group
Show the worked answer
Answer: A
How to work it out
Every shape in the group has the same number of dots as it has sides.
Shading and rotation change freely, so they are distractors.
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