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Pattern Recognition Test: Practice Sequences, Shapes, and Logic

Quick, free pattern recognition quiz to build logic and speed. Instant results.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Elektrotexnologiya MmabUpdated Aug 26, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
2-5mins
Learning OutcomesCheat Sheet
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This pattern recognition test helps you spot number sequences, shape patterns, and visual logic faster. Work at your own pace or try the timer, then get instant results with notes on strengths to guide your next run. For extra practice, explore our math iq test, challenge yourself with a hard iq test, or try a free online iq test for a broader mix.

Which number completes the sequence: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
40
42
44
36
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Which word completes the analogy unambiguously: Hand is to Glove as Foot is to (a garment worn directly on the foot)
Shoe
Sock
Toe
Bootlace
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Find the odd one out by property of numbers: 16, 25, 36, 42
16
42
36
25
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Complete the pattern of letters: A, C, F, J, O, ?
U
T
V
W
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If all Bloops are Lazzies and no Lazzies are Nurls, then no Bloops are Nurls
True
False
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Two trains 100 km apart move toward each other at 40 km/h and 60 km/h. Time to meet is
1.2 hours
1.5 hours
1 hour
2 hours
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Which fraction is largest?
11/18
3/4
7/12
5/8
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If today is Wednesday, what day will it be 100 days from now?
Sunday
Monday
Friday
Saturday
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Select the pair that best completes the analogy: Book is to Read as Fork is to
Eat
Cut
Cook
Stir
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In a standard deck, probability of drawing a red queen is
2/13
1/13
1/26
1/52
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Which is the smallest two-digit number that equals 4 times the sum of its digits?
36
24
32
28
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Find the missing term: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ?
38
40
37
35
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If 3^x = 81, then x equals
3
4
6
5
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Which is the next pair: (1,2), (2,4), (3,8), (4,16), ?
(6,32)
(5,32)
(5,24)
(5,25)
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You flip three fair coins. Probability of exactly two heads is
1/2
1/8
5/8
3/8
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There exists a largest prime number
False
True
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Find x: 5/(x-1) = 2/(x+2)
x = -1
x = 1
x = 4
x = -4
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Which number completes the pattern: 2, 3, 5, 9, 17, 33, ?
73
65
57
49
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If P(A)=0.6, P(B)=0.5, and A,B independent, then P(A or B) is
0.8
1.1
0.9
0.7
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Which of the following three-digit numbers less than 400 equals the sum of the cubes of its digits?
256
371
407
512
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Study Outcomes

  1. Analyze Logical Puzzles -

    Interpret various logical scenarios to solve puzzles that enhance your deductive and inductive reasoning skills.

  2. Recognize Numeric Sequences -

    Identify and project numeric patterns to sharpen your analytical thinking and sequence recognition abilities.

  3. Identify Visual Patterns -

    Discern shapes, colors, and spatial arrangements in visual challenges to boost your pattern recognition skills.

  4. Evaluate Problem-Solving Speed and Accuracy -

    Measure your response times and correctness to assess and improve your overall cognitive efficiency.

  5. Apply Strategic Thinking -

    Develop and test systematic approaches to tackle complex problems and optimize your test performance.

  6. Reflect on Cognitive Strengths and Growth Areas -

    Review your results to pinpoint strong suits and weaknesses, guiding targeted practice for continued improvement.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Fluid vs. Crystallized Intelligence -

    Based on Cattell”Horn theory (APA, 2020), fluid intelligence measures your ability to solve new problems while crystallized taps into learned knowledge. Practice with unfamiliar logic puzzles for fluid IQ and brush up on vocabulary or general trivia for crystallized IQ (Stanford University Cognitive Lab). Balancing both types sharpens overall performance on any online intelligence test.

  2. Pattern Recognition Strategies -

    Raven's Progressive Matrices (Raven, 2000) are the gold standard for evaluating pattern”based reasoning in intelligence tests online. Look for repeated shapes, symmetry, or incremental changes in row/column sequences - try the "odd one out" trick to eliminate obviously wrong choices first. Regular timed practice on matrix puzzles (e.g., 3×3 grids) will build speed and confidence.

  3. Numerical Sequence Techniques -

    Many online intelligence tests feature numeric sequences (Khan Academy). Recall the arithmetic progression formula aₙ = a₝ + (n - 1)d for sequences like 3, 7, 11,… where d=4. For more complex series, spot alternating patterns or apply simple ratios (geometric sequences) to predict the next term quickly.

  4. Spatial Reasoning and Mental Rotation -

    Shepard & Metzler's classic mental”rotation tasks (Journal of Experimental Psychology, 1971) train you to visualize objects in 3D. Practice by imagining rotating shapes 90° or 180° in your mind's eye - an effective mnemonic is "Turn”It”Flip" (first rotate, then mirror). Many free intelligence test online platforms include drag”and”drop shape puzzles to solidify this skill.

  5. Timed Test Management -

    ETS research on power vs. speed tests shows that pacing is critical under time constraints (ETS, 2018). Allocate fixed seconds per question - e.g., 45 seconds on matrix or number items - and flag tougher ones to revisit if time allows. Building a stopwatch habit in practice sessions trains your brain to work accurately at speed.

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