Succeed in Non-General Mental Ability Testing with our Authentic Prep (2025 Update)

Example 1:

Tap to fill the next image in the sequence.

 Explanation:

For these questions, you will have to click on part of the image to change the color.

In the given images, the color of the circle turns black alternately. At first, the circle is blank, then black, then blank and then black again.

Following this pattern, the next image in the sequence should have a blank circle. Similarly, the top right corner of the square is colored in the first image. In the second image, the bottom right corner is colored. In the next image, the bottom left is colored and then the top left corner is colored. The coloring of corners is following a clockwise pattern. Therefore, the next image in the sequence should have a colored top right corner.

Combining both patterns, the next image in the sequence should have a blank circle along with a colored top right corner. 

Tip: Rather than looking for one complex single pattern in the images, look for multiple simpler patterns among its elements. For instance, the above example has two patterns. One pattern is the alternating black color of the circle, and the other pattern is the clockwise change in color of the square's corners.

Identify the patterns separately, and combine them to form the final answer.

Example 2: 

Correct Answer:

Explanation: The sequence consists of two shapes or symbols, an arrow and a triangle. The arrow rotates 90 degrees clockwise from one item to the next. The triangle doesn’t change its position from the first item to the second but changes corner position in a clockwise direction from the second item to the third and then from the third to the fourth. It doesn’t change between the fourth and fifth items and changes corners from the fifth to the sixth item again, and so on. That is, the triangle skips one item and changes its position in the next two items. Following this logic, the correct answer should have an upward-pointing arrow and the triangle should be in the bottom right corner.

Example 3: 

Correct Answer: 

Explanation: The sequence consists of two alternating shapes, a triangle and a D-shape. The triangle changes color from one item to the next, while the D-shape rotates 90 degrees clockwise in the same manner. The shaded corner changes position from top-left to bottom-right from one item to the other.  Following this logic, the correct answer should have a reverse D-shape and the shaded corner in the bottom right.

1. Understand the Question Types

Familiarizing yourself with different types of non-verbal reasoning questions is crucial. Practicing abstract, spatial, inductive, and logical reasoning exercises will build confidence in tackling these problems.

2. Practice Pattern Recognition

Non-verbal reasoning questions often require identifying patterns and sequences. Enhancing your pattern recognition skills by solving puzzles, playing logic-based games, and working on visual reasoning exercises can improve your performance.

3. Develop Spatial Awareness

For spatial reasoning tests, practicing rotating and visualizing objects in different orientations is beneficial. Engaging in 3D puzzles, origami, and visualization exercises can strengthen spatial intelligence.

4. Use Timed Practice Tests

Time management is essential in non-verbal reasoning assessments. Regularly taking timed practice tests helps improve speed, accuracy, and efficiency in answering complex visual reasoning problems under exam conditions.

5. Improve Logical Thinking

Enhancing logical reasoning skills requires analytical thinking and strategic problem-solving. Working on deductive reasoning exercises and solving logic puzzles can refine your ability to make rational decisions based on visual data.