Every question here is written by Prism in the style of the tests. None is copied from a real paper, and a fresh one is drawn each time a child practises.
From foundation to exam standard
Two questions at each level. Tap an option to check it.
Foundation where a child in Year 3 or 4 starts
Question 1Aim for about 45 seconds
Which option shows the figure reflected in a vertical mirror line?
Show the worked answer
Answer: A
How to work it out
In a vertical mirror, left and right swap but top and bottom stay put.
Imagine folding the page along a line to the right of the shape.
Why the other options are wrong
B: This is the original turned a quarter turn (90°). Turning is not reflecting: the shape is not flipped.
C: This is flipped, but then turned a further 90° from where a vertical mirror puts it.
D: This is the original turned half a turn (180°). Turning is not reflecting: the shape is not flipped.
Question 2Aim for about 45 seconds
Which option shows the figure reflected in a vertical mirror line?
Show the worked answer
Answer: C
How to work it out
In a vertical mirror, left and right swap but top and bottom stay put.
Imagine folding the page along a line to the right of the shape.
Why the other options are wrong
A: This is the original turned a quarter turn (90°). Turning is not reflecting: the shape is not flipped.
B: This is the original turned half a turn (180°). Turning is not reflecting: the shape is not flipped.
D: This is flipped, but then turned a further 90° from where a vertical mirror puts it.
Standard the 11 Plus standard, Year 5
Question 3Aim for about 45 seconds
Which option shows the figure reflected in a vertical mirror line?
Show the worked answer
Answer: E
How to work it out
In a vertical mirror, left and right swap but top and bottom stay put.
Imagine folding the page along a line to the right of the shape.
Why the other options are wrong
A: This is flipped, but then turned a further 90° from where a vertical mirror puts it.
B: This is the original figure, unchanged. It has not been reflected, so left and right have not swapped.
C: This is the original turned half a turn (180°). Turning is not reflecting: the shape is not flipped.
D: This is the original turned a quarter turn (90°). Turning is not reflecting: the shape is not flipped.
Question 4Aim for about 45 seconds
Which option shows the figure reflected in a vertical mirror line?
Show the worked answer
Answer: C
How to work it out
In a vertical mirror, left and right swap but top and bottom stay put.
Imagine folding the page along a line to the right of the shape.
Why the other options are wrong
A: This is the original turned half a turn (180°). Turning is not reflecting: the shape is not flipped.
B: This is flipped, but then turned a further 90° from where a vertical mirror puts it.
D: This is the original turned a quarter turn (90°). Turning is not reflecting: the shape is not flipped.
E: This is the original figure, unchanged. It has not been reflected, so left and right have not swapped.
Exam standard what the papers ask in Year 6
Question 5Aim for about 45 seconds
Which option shows the figure reflected in a vertical mirror line?
Show the worked answer
Answer: D
How to work it out
In a vertical mirror, left and right swap but top and bottom stay put.
Imagine folding the page along a line to the right of the shape.
Why the other options are wrong
A: This is the original turned half a turn (180°). Turning is not reflecting: the shape is not flipped.
B: This is flipped, but then turned a further 90° from where a vertical mirror puts it.
C: This is the original figure, unchanged. It has not been reflected, so left and right have not swapped.
E: This is the original turned a quarter turn (90°). Turning is not reflecting: the shape is not flipped.
Question 6Aim for about 45 seconds
Which option shows the figure reflected in a vertical mirror line?
Show the worked answer
Answer: B
How to work it out
In a vertical mirror, left and right swap but top and bottom stay put.
Imagine folding the page along a line to the right of the shape.
Why the other options are wrong
A: This is the original turned a quarter turn (90°). Turning is not reflecting: the shape is not flipped.
C: This is flipped, but then turned a further 90° from where a vertical mirror puts it.
D: This is the original turned half a turn (180°). Turning is not reflecting: the shape is not flipped.
E: This is the original figure, unchanged. It has not been reflected, so left and right have not swapped.
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