Pattern Puzzles
Pattern Puzzles
21. Which shape completes the sequence: ○, △, ○, △, ___?
Ans: ○
Explan:
The pattern alternates between circle (○) and triangle (△). So the next shape is ○.
22. Spot the odd one out: 2, 4, 6, 8, 11
Ans: 11
Explan:
All numbers except 11 are even. 11 is odd, so it's the odd one out.
23. Which word is different: Apple, Banana, Orange, Carrot ?
Ans: Carrot
Explan:
All others are fruits, but Carrot is a vegetable.
24. Find the missing letter: A, C, E, G, __
Ans: I
Explan:
This is a sequence skipping one letter in the alphabet: A, (B), C, (D), E, (F), G, (H), I
25. Count the number of triangles in a star
Ans: 10 triangles (in a typical 6-pointed star)
Explan:
A regular star formed by overlapping two triangles (like ✡) has:
= 6 small outer triangles
= 1 large outer triangle made by each point (3 total)
= 1 triangle in the center
So: 6 + 3 + 1 = 10 triangles
(Note: If you have a picture or a different star shape, I can count it exactly.)
26. If MONDAY = 1, TUESDAY = 2, what is FRIDAY = ?
Ans: 5
Explan:
The days are being numbered in order:
- Monday = 1
- Tuesday = 2
- Wednesday = 3
- Thursday = 4
- Friday = 5
27. Which number is missing: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, ___
Ans: 13
Explan:
This is the Fibonacci sequence: Each number is the sum of the previous two.
5 + 8 = 13
28. Which day comes after the day before yesterday if tomorrow is Sunday ?
Ans: Friday
Explan:
= Tomorrow is Sunday → Today is Saturday
= Day before yesterday = Thursday
= Day after Thursday = Friday
29. Find the odd one: Cat, Dog, Lion, Cow, Table
Ans: Table
Explan:
All others are animals, but Table is an object.
30. Complete the pattern: 100, 90, 80, __, 60
Ans: 70
Explan:
It decreases by 10 each time:
= 100, 90, 80, 70, 60