Figure Patterns and Symbol Matrices Practice
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You see a 3×3 grid of symbols with one empty cell. The rows and columns follow rules that you need to spot in order to fill in the missing cell. The rules range from simple progressions to overlays of several cells.
Practice figure patterns now › Mensa simulationHow it works
- Easy: a property increases along each row, each symbol appears once per row, or the grid is symmetrical.
- Medium: counts grow in two directions, several rules apply at once, or symbols rotate.
- Hard: cells are overlaid, added or subtracted from each other, or positions shift.
Sample question
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Tips
- Check rows and columns separately — often a different rule applies in each direction.
- Look at each property on its own: shape, count, position.
- If the third row looks like a combination of the first two, there is usually an overlay behind it.
Relevance for IQ and Mensa tests
Matrix questions are considered the core of non-verbal intelligence tests. Similar grids appear in many tests.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from "Figure Matrices"?
Figure patterns use text symbols in a 3×3 grid. "Figure Matrices" uses drawn figures with shape, fill and a pointer.
Do I need any prior knowledge?
No. With a little practice you will spot the rules, and the rule is explained after every question.
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