Pattern Groups: Which Figure Doesn't Fit?
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You see five figures: four follow a common rule, one doesn't. The rule can concern the position of an inner element, the number of lines, symmetry, rotation or proportions. On the hard level you have to consider several features at the same time.
Practice pattern groups now › Mensa simulationHow it works
- Easy: position of inner elements, open versus closed shapes, or whether the inner and outer shape are the same.
- Medium: number of elements or lines, symmetry, proportions, and rotation versus reflection.
- Hard: the same rules with several features per figure — the basic shape alone no longer gives anything away.
Sample question
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Tips
- Compare the figures in pairs and note how they differ.
- Rotation versus reflection: imagine turning the figure. If you can only match it by flipping it over, it is a mirror image.
Relevance for IQ and Mensa tests
Grouping figures by rules is a typical part of non-verbal intelligence tests.
Frequently asked questions
How many figures are there per question?
Always five, numbered 1 to 5. You can also answer with the keys 1 to 5.
Do the questions depend on language?
No, pattern groups are purely visual and available in all languages.
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