AR
Abstract Reasoning
Assesses your ability to identify patterns and relationships among abstract shapes and figures.
13 minutes
55 questions
~14s per question
Question Formats
~50 items
Set A / Set B / Neither
Two sets of shapes following different rules. Determine if a test shape belongs to Set A, Set B, or Neither
~5 items
Sequence Completion
Identify the next shape in a sequence following a logical pattern
Skills Tested
- Pattern recognition in shapes and figures
- Identifying rules governing visual sequences
- Spatial reasoning and manipulation
- Distinguishing relevant from irrelevant features
- Working quickly under extreme time pressure
Top Strategies
1.Use SCANS: Shape, Colour, Arrangement, Number, Size to systematically check patterns
2.Look at the simplest shapes in each set first — they reveal the rule most clearly
3.For Set A/Set B questions, find one rule then test it against all shapes
4.Don't overthink — with 14 seconds per question, go with your first instinct
5.Flag and move on if you can't see the pattern within 10 seconds
Practise Abstract Reasoning
Test your AR skills with timed practice questions.
Start AR Practice