Let's solve each pattern step by step. The task is to
identify the next shape in each sequence based on the repeating pattern.
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1. △ ○ △ ○ △ ○ △
- Pattern: Triangle, Circle, Triangle, Circle, ...
- This alternates between triangle and circle.
- Sequence: △ ○ △ ○ △ ○ △ → Next should be
○ (Circle)
✔ Answer: Circle
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2. ♡ ♡ □ ♡ ♡ □ ♡ ♡
- Pattern: Two hearts, then a square, repeat.
- Group: ♡ ♡ □ → repeats
- After □ ♡ ♡, the next should be
□ (Square)
✔ Answer: Square
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3. ◆ ◆ ◆ △ △ △ ◆ ◆ ◆ △ △ △
- Pattern: Three diamonds, three triangles, repeat.
- Group: ◆◆◆ △△△ → repeats
- After ◆◆◆ △△△, next should be
◆◆◆ (Diamonds)
✔ Answer: Diamond
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4. □ ◯ □ ◯ □ ◯ □
- Pattern: Square, Circle, Square, Circle, ...
- Alternates: □ ◯ □ ◯ □ ◯ □ → Next should be
◯ (Circle)
✔ Answer: Circle
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5. ☆ □ ☆ □ ☆ □ ☆
- Pattern: Star, Square, Star, Square, ...
- Alternates: ☆ □ ☆ □ ☆ □ ☆ → Next should be
□ (Square)
✔ Answer: Square
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
Circle
2.
Square
3.
Diamond
4.
Circle
5.
Square
You would
circle the correct shape in the image that matches these answers.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of extending patterns worksheet.