NVR Type 06 - Shape matrix


Instructions

Each question has a group of either four or nine squares on the left. One of the squares has been left blank. Choose one of the five options on the right to best complete the group.

Method

To solve the question, look at similarities between the group of squares. Squares are related to each other to form a sequence, either in a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line. Look what changes are happening within one sequence, for example change in colour, position, size, shape, etc. and apply the same change/s to the missing square. In order to find the correct answer look at the five possibilities to the right and eliminate all the answers you feel are clearly wrong first.

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Examples

Example Question 1:

Answer: b

Explanation: Each block is the mirror image of the block above/below and left/right.

Example Question 2:

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Answer: c

Explanation: Top left to bottom right: Shape rotates 90° anticlockwise. Stars went from black to white and circle from white to black. Apply that to the bottom left.

Example Question 3:

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Answer: d

Explanation: Look at the top row: the picture in the first square is flipped horizontally (mirror image) to get the shape in the third square. Apply that to the shape in the bottom left square to get the bottom right shape.