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Test Your Nonverbal Reasoning Skills - Start Now!

Ready to challenge your nonverbal intelligence? Dive into puzzles that boost your non verbal comprehension

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Ready to prove you're a visual mastermind? Our How Sharp Is Your Mind? quiz is a fun, free nonverbal reasoning test designed to challenge your nonverbal intelligence test skills and measure your pattern recognition prowess. Dive into engaging visual puzzles that stretch your non verbal reasoning and boost your non verbal comprehension, while seeing how you stack up on a nonverbal iq test scale. Whether you're a puzzle pro or curious beginner, each question sharpens your mind and builds confidence. If you relish brain-teasers, you can also explore our non verbal reasoning test library or try a quick cognitive ability test for more challenges. Click Start Now and discover just how sharp you are!

In the pattern sequence: Circle, Square, Circle, Square, what comes next?
Triangle
Square
Circle
Star
The sequence alternates between circle and square, so after a square comes a circle. Recognizing alternating patterns is a fundamental skill in nonverbal reasoning. This type of simple alternation helps build the foundation for more complex visual puzzles. Learn more at Pattern Recognition.
In the sequence of triangles: ? (pointing up), ? (pointing right), ? (pointing down), what figure comes next?
? (pointing right)
? (pointing left)
? (pointing up)
? (pointing down)
Each triangle rotates 90° clockwise around its center, so after the downward-pointing triangle (?), the next is the left-pointing triangle (?). Recognizing rotational patterns is common in nonverbal reasoning tests. This reflects basic spatial transformation skills. See Rotation (mathematics).
What is the next number in the sequence: 2, 4, 6, 8, ___?
14
12
10
9
This is a simple arithmetic progression increasing by 2 each time (2, 4, 6, 8, ...). Thus the next term is 10. Such numeric series help develop basic pattern-recognition skills. More on arithmetic sequences at Arithmetic Progression.
Which shape is the odd one out: Circle, Triangle, Square, Hexagon?
Square
Circle
Triangle
Hexagon
The circle is the only figure without straight sides (it has a curved perimeter), while the other three are polygons with straight edges. Identifying the odd one out tests shape recognition and classification. This skill is crucial for many nonverbal reasoning tasks. Reference: Polygon.
In this shape sequence: solid circle, empty circle, solid circle, empty circle, what comes next?
Solid square
Empty circle
Empty square
Solid circle
The pattern alternates between solid and empty circles, so after an empty circle comes a solid circle next. Alternating fill patterns are a basic form of visual sequence. This helps build attention to visual detail. See Pattern Recognition.
Which of the following is the mirror image of the letter E?
3
?
F
?
A mirror image flips the original left-to-right. The letter 'E' when mirrored becomes '?'. Mirror-image recognition is a common nonverbal spatial skill. Learn more at Mirror Image.
What comes next in this sequence: black square, black circle, white square, white circle, black square, ___?
Black circle
White circle
Black square
White square
The sequence alternates shape (square, circle) and uses two blacks, two whites, then repeats black. After the black square comes a black circle. Such combined shape-and-color patterns test multi-feature recognition. Reference: Pattern Recognition.
What is the next number in the Fibonacci sequence: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, ___?
7
8
13
5
Each Fibonacci number is the sum of the two preceding numbers (2+3=5, then 3+5=8). Recognizing additive numeric patterns like Fibonacci is common in nonverbal reasoning. More at Fibonacci Number.
Identify the seven-sided polygon in the sequence: triangle, square, pentagon, hexagon, ___?
Septagon
Heptagon
Octagon
Nonagon
The sequence lists polygons with an increasing number of sides: triangle (3), square (4), pentagon (5), hexagon (6), so next is a seven-sided polygon (heptagon). Identifying this helps with geometric reasoning. See Polygon.
In a 2x2 grid, top-left is a red circle, top-right a blue triangle, bottom-left a red triangle. Which shape and color belong in the bottom-right cell?
Red triangle
Blue triangle
Red circle
Blue circle
Each row and column must contain one circle and one triangle, and one red and one blue shape. The only option left for bottom-right is a blue circle. Matrix-style puzzles like this test multiple feature tracking. More at Matrix Patterns.
Square is to cube as circle is to ___?
Cone
Pyramid
Sphere
Cylinder
A square is a 2D shape extended into the third dimension to form a cube; similarly, a circle extended into 3D becomes a sphere. This analogy tests spatial reasoning. See Analogy.
Which option shows the mirror image of the shape 'L'?
Original L
Rotated L
Inverted L
Mirrored L
A mirror image flips the shape left-to-right, producing a backwards 'L'. Distinguishing mirror images from rotations is a key nonverbal skill. More at Mirror Image.
What comes next in the pattern: ?, ?, ??, ??, ___?
??
???
??
???
The pattern alternates between ? and ? while increasing the count by one when the shape repeats. After ?? comes ???. Sequence puzzles gauge counting and alternation skills. See Sequences.
Consider the following shape sequence: filled circle, filled square, outlined circle, outlined square, filled circle. What comes next?
Filled square
Filled triangle
Outlined circle
Outlined square
The sequence alternates shape (circle, square) and toggles fill style every two positions: filled, filled, outlined, outlined, then repeats. After a filled circle comes a filled square. More on pattern recognition at Pattern Recognition.
What is the next number in the series: 5, 10, 20, 40, ___?
50
80
100
60
Each term doubles the previous one (5×2=10, 10×2=20, etc.), so after 40 comes 80. Recognizing geometric progressions is a common nonverbal reasoning skill. See Geometric Progression.
In a 3x3 grid each row and column contains exactly one circle, one square, and one triangle. If the second row has Triangle, Circle, ___, what is the missing shape?
Square
Hexagon
Triangle
Circle
By the Latin square principle, each row and column must have one of each shape. The second row already has a triangle and circle, so the missing shape is a square. Such grid puzzles test multi-dimensional reasoning. Reference: Latin Square.
What is the next number in the sequence of perfect squares: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ___?
36
49
32
30
These are the squares of the natural numbers (1², 2², 3², …). After 25 (5²) comes 36 (6²). Recognizing square-number patterns is key in many reasoning tests. More at Square Number.
What comes next in the sequence of perfect cubes: 1, 8, 27, 64, ___?
216
100
32
125
These numbers are cubes of the natural numbers (1³, 2³, 3³, 4³). After 64 (4³) the next is 125 (5³). Cube patterns are a staple of advanced nonverbal tests. See Cube Number.
Identify the next prime number in the series: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, ___?
17
14
16
15
This list enumerates prime numbers (numbers only divisible by 1 and themselves). After 13, the next prime is 17. Prime-number recognition supports number-pattern skills in reasoning tests. More at Prime Number.
What is the next number in this doubling sequence: 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, ___?
64
72
100
96
Each term is twice the previous term (3×2=6, 6×2=12, …), so after 48 comes 96. Doubling sequences test your ability to follow exponential growth patterns. Read more at Geometric Progression.
Which letter comes next in the sequence: D, G, J, M, ___?
P
Q
O
N
Each letter advances by three positions in the alphabet (D?G?J?M?P). Alphabet-step puzzles test recognition of nonverbal positional shifts. More at Alphabet Patterns.
What number completes the sequence: 4, 6, 9, 6, 14, 6, ___?
16
11
19
24
This alternates a constant value (6) with a series starting at 4 that adds 5 each time (4?9?14?19). After the constant 6 comes 19. Alternating patterns add complexity to sequence puzzles. See Sequences.
Following this pattern over six figures: 1) black square with white triangle, 2) white square with black triangle, 3) black square with white circle, 4) white square with black circle, 5) black square with white triangle, 6) white square with black triangle, what is figure 7?
White square with black circle
White square with black triangle
Black square with white triangle
Black square with white circle
The pattern alternates shape every two figures (triangle, triangle, circle, circle, ...) and flips square color each step (black, white, black, ...). Figure 7 therefore is a black square with a white circle. This layered rule is typical of expert-level reasoning. Reference: Pattern Recognition.
In a 3x3 magic square where each row sums to 15: [8, 1, 6; 3, ?, 7; 4, 9, 2], what is the missing number?
5
7
6
4
A 3x3 magic square with sums of 15 uses numbers 1 - 9 exactly once. Placing 5 in the center ensures each row, column, and diagonal sums to 15. Magic squares demand multi-directional reasoning. More at Magic Square.
Which figure completes the analogy: two overlapping squares :: three overlapping squares as two overlapping circles :: ___ overlapping circles?
Two overlapping circles
Three overlapping circles
Four overlapping circles
One overlapping circle
This analogy increases the count of shapes in the second term of each pair (2?3), so after two overlapping circles, the correct figure is three overlapping circles. Expert analogies test component-to-whole reasoning. See Analogical Reasoning.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Understand the structure of a nonverbal reasoning test -

    Readers will become familiar with the common formats, question types, and scoring methods used in visual pattern assessments.

  2. Analyze visual patterns and relationships -

    Readers will learn to spot sequence rules, symmetry, and logical connections that underpin nonverbal reasoning challenges.

  3. Apply effective problem-solving strategies -

    Readers will gain practical techniques for approaching each puzzle, improving speed and accuracy on nonverbal IQ test items.

  4. Evaluate your nonverbal intelligence level -

    Readers will use their test results to gauge performance on a nonverbal intelligence test and compare scores against normative benchmarks.

  5. Assess strengths and weaknesses in non veral comprehension -

    Readers will identify specific areas for improvement, such as spatial reasoning or pattern recognition, to focus future practice.

  6. Enhance abstract thinking and critical reasoning skills -

    Readers will develop stronger cognitive flexibility and analytical mindset that extend beyond the test to real-world problem solving.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Spatial Visualization Mastery -

    Studies like Shepard & Metzler (1971) show that mental rotation tasks form the core of many nonverbal reasoning tests; practice by imagining a 3D cube flipping 90° along each axis to strengthen your spatial IQ. Use a simple trick - label each face of a drawn cube with letters and rotate it on paper to build intuitive rotation skills.

  2. Pattern Sequence Identification -

    Raven's Progressive Matrices (Raven, 1938), a classic nonverbal intelligence test, emphasize detecting shape, size, or shade progressions; review sequences such as adding one element clockwise per step to predict the missing tile confidently. A quick mnemonic "Same Step Shift" can help remember to look for uniform changes across rows or columns.

  3. Analogical Reasoning Skills -

    Analogies in nonverbal intelligence tests rely on the relationship AB::CD; for instance, if a triangle transforms into a circle by smoothing corners, expect a square to become a rounded shape in a similar way. Sharpen your non verbal comprehension by writing down operator words like "rotate," "invert," or "mirror" next to each shape pair to map their relationship clearly.

  4. Process of Elimination Techniques -

    Research from the American Psychological Association suggests eliminating obviously wrong options first can boost accuracy under time pressure; cross out answer choices that break established patterns or symmetry. This strategy narrows down possibilities quickly, turning a tough non verbal comprehension puzzle into a solvable challenge.

  5. Timed Practice and Feedback -

    Educational Testing Service (ETS) recommends timed drills - try solving each nonverbal IQ test puzzle in under 30 seconds to improve speed and focus. Track errors and revisit those specific question types to build a targeted study plan and monitor your nonverbal intelligence growth.

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