Reasoning tips and tricks
Finding the odd one out
Step 1 : Look out for common things
Step 2 : Find a pattern in the similarities
Step 3 : Which one is different and why ? Cross out the similar ones.
Step 4 : Mark the answer .
Example :
What comes next
Step 1 : Look at the changes / similarities between each diagram
Step 2 : Look for a pattern in the changes
Step 3 : Do the different changes one at a time.
Step 4 : Look out for the right option
Example :
Similar objects
Step 1 : Cross out the images that are obviously different
Step 2 : Choose the shape in the remaining options
Step 3 : Compare with the position/order of the remaining options
Step 4 : Select the correct option
Example :
Which object is exactly the same ?
Analogy/Matching pair
Step 1 : Look carefully at the first pair of shapes. How would you describe them ?
Step 2 : How are the two shapes connected ?
Step 3 : Match the second pair in the same way as in step 2.
Step 4 : Select the right option
Example :