Raven's Progressive Matrices Figure Rotation and Reflection Questions and Answers

Question 1

In the given 3x3 matrix, a central figure undergoes a transformation in each row.
The first row shows a capital letter 'F'.
The second figure in the row is a horizontal reflection of the first.
The third figure is a horizontal reflection of the second.
The second row follows the same pattern with a letter 'R'.
The third row starts with a letter 'J'.
Which figure correctly completes the third row?

Accepted Answer

The original capital letter 'J'.

Answer

A capital letter 'J' reflected horizontally.

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A capital letter 'J' rotated 90 degrees clockwise.

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A capital letter 'J' reflected vertically.

Question 2

A 3x3 matrix displays a pattern. In each row, a square containing a single black dot moves from one cell to the next. In the first row, the dot is in the top-left, then top-right, then bottom-right. In the second row, the dot is in the top-right, then bottom-right, then bottom-left. In the third row, the dot is in the bottom-left, then top-left. Which of the following options completes the pattern for the third row?

Accepted Answer

A square with a dot in the top-right corner.

Answer

A square with a dot in the bottom-right corner.

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A square with a dot in the bottom-left corner.

Answer

A square with a dot in the top-left corner.

Question 3

Consider a sequence where a simple shape is transformed. The sequence is: 1. An arrow pointing up. 2. The arrow is rotated 180 degrees. 3. The resulting figure is reflected across a vertical axis. What is the final orientation of the arrow?

Accepted Answer

Pointing down.

Answer

Pointing up.

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Pointing left.

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Pointing right.

Question 4

In a matrix, the figure in each cell is determined by the properties of the figures in the row and column. Moving across a row, the figure rotates 45 degrees clockwise. Moving down a column, the figure is reflected across a horizontal axis. If the figure in the top-left cell is an arrow pointing directly to the right (→), what is the figure in the second row, second column?

Accepted Answer

An arrow pointing up and to the right.

Answer

An arrow pointing up and to the left.

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An arrow pointing down and to the right.

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An arrow pointing down and to the left.

Question 5

A three-part sequence shows a square divided into four quadrants. In the first figure, the top-left quadrant is shaded. In the second figure, the top-right quadrant is shaded. Which of the following figures represents the third step in a sequence governed by a single, consistent rotation?

Accepted Answer

A square with the bottom-right quadrant shaded.

Answer

A square with the top-left quadrant shaded.

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A square with the bottom-left quadrant shaded.

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A square with the top-right quadrant shaded.

Question 6

Observe a 3x3 grid where each cell contains a shape. The rule for the grid is that the figure in the third column is a result of combining the figures from the first two columns. Specifically, the third figure is the first figure after it has been rotated to the orientation of the second figure. In a given row, the first figure is a 'T' shape. The second figure is a 'T' shape rotated 90 degrees clockwise (lying on its side, pointing right). What is the resulting figure in the third column?

Accepted Answer

A 'T' shape rotated 90 degrees clockwise (pointing right).

Answer

A 'T' shape rotated 180 degrees (upside down).

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A 'T' shape.

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A 'T' shape rotated 90 degrees counter-clockwise (pointing left).