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