Free UCAT (UKCAT) Abstract Reasoning Practice Questions

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This section of the UCAT (UKCAT) involves pattern recognition and logical thinking, you will have to identify patterns amongst abstract shapes and sequences in order answer each question.

There are 55 questions in this section with just 14 minutes to answer them all and read the instructions. Start your preparation for the abstract reasoning section here! And monitor your performance with the correct answers and explanations.

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Abstract Reasoning Practice Questions

Subtest length: 55 questions (11 sets of 5 questions)
Subtest timing: 13 minutes (1 minute per set)

Sample length: 5 questions
Sample timing: 1 minute

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Answer: (A)
This set is all about colours and sides. In Set A, the total number of sides on the white shapes in each item is equal to the total number of sides on the black shapes. In Set B, the total number of sides on the white shapes is twice the total number of sides on the black shapes. The size, arrangement or type of shapes is irrelevant. Our first test shape includes white shapes with a total of 8 sides, and black shapes with a total of 8 sides, so it fits into Set A.

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Answer: (C)
This test shape includes a black hexagon and pentagon, with a total of 11 sides, and a white diamond and triangle, with a total of 7 sides. Thus it fits into neither set, and the answer is (C).
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Answer: (C)
Counting the sides here, we find a total of 8 sides on the black shapes and 4 sides on the white shape. This test shape fits into neither set, so again the answer is (C).
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Answer: (A)
This test shape contains two pentagons, one white, one black. As they have the same number of sides, the answer is (A).
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Answer: (B)
The final test shape in this set is the least like the rest of the lot, presenting two black triangles and four white triangles. The black shapes have a total of 6 sides, and the white shapes a total of 12 sides. Therefore this test shape fits into Set B.

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