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Pattern Solving

When you are attempting to solve patterns, be very observant and look for consistent changes and developments. These changes can include, but are not exclusive to:

1) Number of objects
2) Size of objects
3) Colour of objects
4) Shape of objects
5) Rotation / Flip of objects
6) Number of unique identifying marks

There are a number of different clues you must look for. The only way to improve your skills for this stage of the exam is to practice the puzzles in this book, on the website or puzzle books you may find in bookstores.

Example 1

The object is rotating clockwise by ¼ turns. The next logical shape would be:

Example 2

The object is steadily increasing by one larger circle each time. The next logical shape would be:

Sometimes you have to ignore information to detect the pattern.

Example 3

You must ignore the shapes in this case. The image is increasing the number of highlighted objects one at a time (0, 1, 2, 3). The next logical shape would be:

Matching

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Matching questions are intended to challenge your observation skills. You will be given four images and be asked to select the image that does not belong. There are a variety of differences that you will have to watch out for including, but not exclusive to:

1) Different lines / shapes on an object (for example longer hair).
2) Different shapes (round versus square).
3) Odd versus even numbers.
4) Different component shapes (curved lines versus straight).
5) Different meanings the images represent (men or women).

Example 1:

D is the only image that is three dimensional in nature and therefore does not belong.

Example 2:

B is the only image not pointing right (or east) and therefore does not belong.