Raven's Progressive Matrices Logical Figure Operations Questions and Answers

Question 1

In the provided 3x3 matrix, the figure in the third column of each row is derived from a logical operation applied to the figures in the first two columns. The operation remains consistent for all rows. Given the patterns in the first two rows, which of the following options correctly completes the third row?

Row 1: (1) A 2x2 grid with top-left and bottom-right squares shaded. (2) A 2x2 grid with top-left and top-right squares shaded. (3) A 2x2 grid with only the top-left square shaded.
Row 2: (1) A circle with a vertical diameter line. (2) A circle with a horizontal diameter line. (3) A circle with a small dot at the very center.
Row 3: (1) A solid black square. (2) A hollow square outline. (3) ?

Accepted Answer

An empty cell.

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A hollow square with a solid black dot in the center.

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A solid black square with a hollow square inside.

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A solid black square.

Question 2

A 2x2 matrix is presented where the relationship between the top-left and top-right figures is analogous to the relationship between the bottom-left and the missing bottom-right figure. Top-left: A hollow circle positioned above a horizontal line. Top-right: The same hollow circle is now half-submerged below the line, and the submerged portion is shaded black. Bottom-left: A hollow, upright equilateral triangle is positioned above a horizontal line. Which figure completes the analogy in the bottom-right cell?

Accepted Answer

A hollow triangle half-submerged below the line, with the submerged portion shaded black.

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A hollow triangle fully below the line.

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A solid black triangle positioned on top of the line.

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A hollow triangle that is inverted and rests its point on the line.

Question 3

Analyze the 3x3 matrix, which follows two simultaneous rules: one rule governs the progression across each row from left to right, and a different rule governs the progression down each column from top to bottom. If the top-left cell contains a small square, and the center cell (row 2, column 2) contains a medium circle, what is the figure in the bottom-right cell (row 3, column 3)?

Accepted Answer

A large triangle.

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A large circle.

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A small triangle.

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A medium triangle.

Question 4

In the following 3x3 matrix, the third figure in each row is a result of the motion between the first and second figures. Row 1: (1) A dot in the top-left corner of a square. (2) A dot in the top-right corner. (3) A horizontal line across the top of the square. Row 2: (1) A dot in the top-left corner. (2) A dot in the bottom-left corner. (3) A vertical line down the left side of the square. Row 3: (1) A dot in the top-left corner. (2) A dot in the bottom-right corner. (3) ? Which option correctly completes Row 3?

Accepted Answer

A diagonal line from the top-left to the bottom-right corner.

Answer

A plus sign in the middle of the square.

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A dot in the center of the square.

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A circle enclosing the square.

Question 5

A 3x3 matrix is governed by a conditional transformation rule that is applied from one cell to the next across each row. The rule is: if a figure contains a straight line, it rotates 90 degrees clockwise; if it contains a curved line, it is reflected across a vertical axis. In the third row, the first figure is a capital letter 'S'. What will the third figure in that row be?

Accepted Answer

A capital letter 'S'.

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The letter 'S' rotated 90 degrees clockwise.

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A horizontally flipped 'S' (a backwards 'S').

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The letter 'S' rotated 180 degrees.

Question 6

In a 3x3 matrix, the figure in the third column is the result of a cumulative construction of the figures in the first two columns. The same principle applies down each column. Top Row: (1) A triangle. (2) A square. (3) A triangle inside a square. First Column: (1) A triangle. (2) A circle. (3) A triangle inside a circle. Given this logic, if the figure in the center cell (row 2, column 2) is a single dot, what must the figure in the bottom-right cell (row 3, column 3) be?

Accepted Answer

A circle inside a square, with a dot in the center.

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A dot inside a circle.

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A dot inside a square.

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A triangle inside a circle, with a dot in the center.