Odd Shaped Matrices

What are Odd Shaped Matrices?

A matrix is a shape made up of several segments

The segments of the matrix are connected by a pattern (or patterns)
One segment of the matrix will be missing. Your job is to select the
missing segment from the answer options.

Example

Select the missing segment from the answer options below.

A B C D E

Let’s identify the patterns!

1
Pattern 1: Each column contains
shapes that are the same colour.

black white grey

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2
Pattern 2: The middle lines are horizontal
in the left and right columns, but vertical
in the middle column.

3 Pattern 3: Shapes are rotated 90°

clockwise across the columns.

A B C D E

The answer must have

A grey triangle shap
A horizontal lin
Shapes facing downwards

Therefore, C is correct!

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Let’s practise!

P1
Select the missing segment from the answer options below.

A B C D E

The dots in the top half of the matrix are black, whereas the dots in
the bottom half are grey
The position of the circles alternates between being in the middle
and at the edge of the matrix
The missing segment must contain a grey dot which is positioned at
the edge of the matrix.

Remember to identify the patterns and

eliminate incorrect answer options!
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Do it yourself!

1 Select the missing segment from the answer options below.

A B C D E

2 Select the missing segment from the answer options below.

A B C D E
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Do it yourself!

3 Select the missing segment from below answer options

A B C D E

4
Select the missing segment from below answer options

A B C D E
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Answer key

P1.
C

1.
D

2.
D

3.
C

4.
A

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