IQ test for kids 5 - Free Printable

Let's analyze the image and solve the problem step by step.

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Understanding the Problem

We are given a grid of 8 pink shapes inside a gray box, arranged in a 3×3 layout (with one empty space). The shapes are various polygons: pentagons, hexagons, squares, and rhombuses (diamonds), all in pink with black outlines. One cell is blank — it's a large white arrow-shaped outline pointing to the right.

Below the grid are 8 options labeled 1 through 8. Each option shows a small shape inside a similar arrow-shaped frame. Our task is to determine which of these 8 shapes should go into the blank space to complete the pattern.

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Step 1: Observe the Grid

The grid has:

- 8 filled cells
- 1 empty cell (bottom-right corner)

So we need to find the missing shape that fits the pattern.

Let’s label the positions for clarity:

```
Row 1: [A] [B] [C]
Row 2: [D] [E] [F]
Row 3: [G] [H] [I] ← I is empty
```

Now let's examine each shape:

#### Shape Descriptions:

- A: Pentagon (5 sides), horizontal orientation
- B: Hexagon (6 sides), vertical
- C: Square
- D: Pentagon, tilted (pointing up)
- E: Pentagon, rotated (diamond-like)
- F: Pentagon, smaller, horizontal
- G: Pentagon, small, horizontal
- H: Pentagon, small, upright

Wait — actually, let's be more precise.

Looking at the shapes:

- A: Horizontal pentagon (top-left)
- B: Vertical hexagon (top-center)
- C: Small square (top-right)
- D: Pentagon, pointy bottom (middle-left)
- E: Pentagon, diamond-shaped (center)
- F: Small pentagon, horizontal (middle-right)
- G: Small pentagon, horizontal (bottom-left)
- H: Small pentagon, upright (bottom-center)
- I: Empty (bottom-right)

But wait — there seems to be a mix of pentagons, hexagons, and squares.

Let’s count how many of each shape we have:

- Pentagons:
- A (horizontal)
- D (pointy down)
- E (diamond-like)
- F (small horizontal)
- G (small horizontal)
- H (upright)
→ That's 6 pentagons

- Hexagon:
- B (vertical) → 1

- Square:
- C → 1

So only one hexagon and one square, and six pentagons.

But now look at the options below:

Each option contains a shape inside an arrow-shaped box. The arrows are all the same — just the inner shape differs.

We need to find which shape completes the pattern.

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Step 2: Look for Patterns

Let’s consider possible patterns: symmetry, rotation, shape progression, or repetition.

Let’s look at positions:

- Top row: A (pentagon), B (hexagon), C (square)
- Middle row: D (pentagon), E (pentagon), F (pentagon)
- Bottom row: G (pentagon), H (pentagon), I (empty)

So:

- Top row: 3 different shapes (pentagon, hexagon, square)
- Middle row: all pentagons
- Bottom row: two pentagons, one missing

So perhaps the bottom row should follow some rule.

But maybe it's not about rows.

Alternatively, could it be symmetry?

Let’s see if there’s rotational or reflective symmetry.

But the grid isn’t symmetric.

Another idea: number of sides?

Let’s list the number of sides:

- A: pentagon → 5
- B: hexagon → 6
- C: square → 4
- D: pentagon → 5
- E: pentagon → 5
- F: pentagon → 5
- G: pentagon → 5
- H: pentagon → 5

So:

- 5 sides: 6 shapes
- 6 sides: 1
- 4 sides: 1

Only one non-pentagon per side count.

But we have 8 shapes already, so the missing shape might be something else.

Wait — the blank space is in the bottom-right.

Let’s look at the shape types again.

Is there a pattern based on orientation or size?

Alternatively, think about the position of the missing shape.

Notice that the empty space is in the bottom-right, and it's shaped like an arrow pointing right. This suggests that the missing shape is meant to be placed there, and the arrow may represent a "next" or "output" symbol.

But more importantly, the arrow shape in the answer choices is consistent — they are all the same size and shape. So the content (inner shape) is what varies.

Now, look at the options:

1. Small pentagon (upright)
2. Medium pentagon (diamond-like)
3. Two small shapes side by side? No — wait, look closely.

Wait — option 3 has two small shapes: one red, one outlined, but they’re both pentagons? Actually, no — it looks like two overlapping pentagons? Or maybe a cross?

Wait — option 4 has a square with an X inside — that’s unusual.

Let me re-express the options:

1. Pink pentagon, upright
2. Pink pentagon, diamond-shaped (like E)
3. Two pink shapes: left is a small pentagon, right is a small pentagon? Wait — actually, it looks like a double-ended shape — two pentagons joined? Or a rectangle with two ends?

Wait — looking carefully:

- Option 3: It has a central rectangle with two small pentagons on the sides? Or is it a single shape?

No — actually, it appears to be a pink shape that is a pentagon with a notch? Or maybe a rectangle with rounded ends?

Wait — this is ambiguous.

Better approach: Let’s look at what’s missing.

We have:

- One hexagon (B)
- One square (C)
- Six pentagons

But the empty space is in the bottom-right.

Now, look at the positions:

Could this be a pattern of increasing complexity?

Or perhaps a rotation?

Alternatively, notice that all the shapes except the hexagon and square are pentagons.

But the only non-pentagon shapes are B (hexagon) and C (square).

And they are in the top row.

Then the middle and bottom rows are all pentagons.

So perhaps the missing shape is also a pentagon?

Yes — likely.

But then why is there a square and a hexagon?

Maybe the pattern is based on position.

Let’s try to see if there’s a column pattern.

Column Analysis

Column 1 (left):
- A: pentagon (horizontal)
- D: pentagon (pointy down)
- G: pentagon (horizontal)

All pentagons.

Column 2 (middle):
- B: hexagon
- E: pentagon (diamond)
- H: pentagon (upright)

One hexagon, two pentagons.

Column 3 (right):
- C: square
- F: pentagon (small horizontal)
- I: ??? (empty)

So column 3: square, pentagon, ?

So far: square, pentagon, ?

What would come next?

If it's a sequence: square → pentagon → ?

But no clear progression.

Alternatively, could it be that the types are distributed?

Total shapes: 8

Types:
- Pentagons: 6
- Hexagon: 1
- Square: 1

So if the missing shape is another pentagon, total pentagons = 7, others remain 1 each.

But maybe the pattern is symmetric?

Let’s check diagonals.

Top-left to bottom-right diagonal: A, E, I

- A: pentagon
- E: pentagon
- I: ? → probably pentagon

So diagonal: pentagon, pentagon, ?

→ likely pentagon.

Other diagonal: C, E, G

- C: square
- E: pentagon
- G: pentagon

Not symmetric.

But main diagonal: A-E-I → two pentagons, one missing → likely pentagon.

So I should be a pentagon.

So the missing shape is a pentagon.

That eliminates any non-pentagon options.

Look at options:

1. Pentagon (upright) → yes
2. Pentagon (diamond-shaped) → yes
3. ???
4. Square with X → not pentagon → eliminate
5. Pentagon (upright) → yes
6. Pentagon (diamond-shaped) → yes
7. Pentagon (vertical) → yes
8. Square → not pentagon → eliminate

So eliminate 4 and 8.

Now options 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 are pentagons.

Now look at option 3: What is it?

It looks like a rectangle with two pentagons on the sides? Or a composite shape?

Actually, upon closer inspection, it seems like two small pentagons joined together — but that’s not a standard shape.

But wait — maybe it’s a pentagon with a cut? Or perhaps it’s a hexagon?

No — it’s not matching.

But let’s look at option 3 carefully.

It shows a pink shape that looks like a horizontal bar with two pointed ends, like a double-pointed shape — possibly a rhombus or octagon?

But it’s pink, and has a black outline.

But in the original grid, we have no such shape.

So unless it’s a new type, unlikely.

But wait — look at option 3: it has two small shapes — one on the left, one on the right — but they are overlapping or joined?

No — actually, it looks like a single shape that is a rectangle with two triangular ends, like a hexagon?

Wait — perhaps it’s a hexagon?

But no — the shape in the grid has six sides only once (B).

So probably not.

Alternatively, option 3 might be a pentagon with a notch.

But let’s focus on matching existing shapes.

Now, look at option 1: upright pentagon — like H (bottom-center)

Option 5: also upright pentagon — same as 1?

Wait — are they identical?

Compare:

- Option 1: small pentagon, upright
- Option 5: same?

But look at H (bottom-center): it’s a small upright pentagon.

So H is already present.

Similarly, G is a small horizontal pentagon.

F is a small horizontal pentagon.

E is a diamond-shaped pentagon.

So the missing shape must be a pentagon that is not yet present.

But are all pentagons already present?

Let’s list the pentagons:

- A: horizontal pentagon
- D: pentagon pointing down
- E: diamond-shaped pentagon
- F: small horizontal pentagon
- G: small horizontal pentagon
- H: small upright pentagon

So we have:

- Horizontal pentagons: A, F, G
- Upright pentagons: H
- Downward-pointing: D
- Diamond-shaped: E

So no vertical pentagon yet.

Wait — B is a hexagon.

But option 7 shows a vertical pentagon — like a tall pentagon.

Is there a vertical pentagon in the grid?

Look at B: it’s a hexagon, vertical.

But option 7 is a pentagon, vertical.

Is there a vertical pentagon in the grid?

No — none.

So perhaps option 7 is the missing one.

But wait — look at option 2: diamond-shaped pentagon — that’s like E.

E is already present.

So if E is in center, and option 2 is the same, then it’s duplicate.

But we need a new shape.

But maybe the pattern is repetition?

Another idea: count the number of sides.

We have:

- 5 sides: 6 shapes
- 6 sides: 1 (B)
- 4 sides: 1 (C)

So if the missing shape has 5 sides, total becomes 7.

But that’s fine.

But perhaps the blank space is meant to be a reflection or completion.

Wait — look at the arrow shape.

The empty space is a large white arrow pointing right.

And the answer choices are all arrows with a shape inside.

So the arrow is a container.

But the key is: which shape fits the pattern?

Another idea: look at the arrangement of shapes by orientation.

Perhaps the bottom row should mirror the top row?

Top row: pentagon (A), hexagon (B), square (C)

Bottom row: G (pentagon), H (pentagon), I (?)

Not symmetric.

Middle row: all pentagons.

Perhaps the type of shape in each column?

Column 1: all pentagons

Column 2: hexagon, pentagon, pentagon

Column 3: square, pentagon, ?

So column 3: square, pentagon, ?

If we assume a pattern: square → pentagon → ?

What comes after? Maybe another pentagon? But that’s redundant.

Or perhaps the sequence is: square, pentagon, something else?

But no.

Alternatively, could the missing shape be a hexagon or square?

But we already have one of each.

Unless it’s a duplicate.

But the puzzle usually has unique shapes.

Wait — look at option 3.

It looks like a cross or X made of two overlapping rectangles?

But no — it’s a pink shape with two parts.

Wait — actually, it might be a rectangle with two triangles — like a house shape?

But in the grid, we don’t have such a shape.

Alternatively, look at option 4: a square with an X inside — that’s a cross.

But no such shape in the grid.

But here’s a better idea: look at the colors and outlines.

All shapes are pink with black outline.

But option 4 has a black X inside the square — that’s different.

Similarly, option 3 has two separate shapes — maybe indicating a composite?

But the others are solid.

So perhaps option 4 is not matching.

Back to option 7: a vertical pentagon.

Is there a vertical pentagon in the grid?

No.

But look at B: it’s a vertical hexagon.

So maybe the missing shape is a vertical pentagon to match the orientation?

But why?

Alternatively, notice that all the shapes in the grid are convex polygons.

Options 1–8 are all convex.

But still.

Another idea: number of sides vs. position.

Perhaps the sum of sides in each row?

Row 1: A(5) + B(6) + C(4) = 15

Row 2: D(5) + E(5) + F(5) = 15

Row 3: G(5) + H(5) + I(?) = 10 + ?

For sum to be 15, I must be 5 → pentagon.

So I must be a pentagon.

So missing shape has 5 sides.

Eliminate options 4 (square, 4 sides) and 8 (square, 4 sides).

Now among 1,2,3,5,6,7:

- 1: pentagon, upright
- 2: pentagon, diamond-shaped
- 3: ??? — looks like a rectangle with two points — maybe a hexagon? But it’s pink, and if it’s a hexagon, it would have 6 sides.

But in the grid, only one hexagon exists.

But let’s count sides of option 3.

It looks like a rectangle with two triangular ends — that’s a hexagon (6 sides).

So if it’s a hexagon, then it would be a second hexagon.

But we already have one.

So perhaps not.

Option 3 might be a pentagon — but it has a flat top and bottom, and two points — that’s a hexagon.

Yes, it has 6 sides.

So option 3 is a hexagon.

Similarly, option 4 is a square with X — but the shape is a square.

Option 8 is a square.

So only options 1,2,5,6,7 are pentagons.

Now, which pentagon is missing?

Let’s list the pentagons in the grid:

- A: horizontal pentagon
- D: downward-pointing pentagon
- E: diamond-shaped pentagon (rotated)
- F: small horizontal pentagon
- G: small horizontal pentagon
- H: small upright pentagon

So we have:

- Horizontal: A, F, G
- Upward: H
- Downward: D
- Rotated/diamond: E

So the only vertical pentagon is missing.

Look at option 7: it’s a vertical pentagon — tall, with a point on top and bottom.

That matches.

And it’s not present in the grid.

Whereas:

- Option 1: upright pentagon — like H
- Option 5: upright pentagon — like H
- Option 2: diamond-shaped — like E
- Option 6: diamond-shaped — like E

So duplicates.

Therefore, option 7 is the only unique pentagon that is not present.

Also, it’s vertical, which might be needed to balance the vertical hexagon in B.

Moreover, the empty space is in the bottom-right, and the arrow points right — perhaps suggesting continuation.

But the most logical choice is option 7 — the vertical pentagon.

But wait — is there a vertical pentagon in the grid?

No.

But look at B: it’s a vertical hexagon.

So perhaps the missing shape is a vertical pentagon to mirror it.

Yes.

Alternatively, maybe the pattern is that each column has one special shape.

Column 1: all pentagons — no special

Column 2: hexagon (B) — special

Column 3: square (C) — special

So columns 2 and 3 have special shapes.

But bottom row: G and H are regular pentagons.

So I should be a special shape.

But the only special shapes are hexagon and square.

But we already have one of each.

So maybe it’s a different kind.

But option 7 is a pentagon — not special.

But perhaps the specialness is in orientation.

Another idea: look at the arrow.

The empty space is an arrow, and the answer choices are arrows with shapes.

But the arrow itself is always the same.

So the content matters.

Perhaps the shape in the arrow should be the same as the shape in the corresponding position.

But we don’t know.

Final idea: count frequency.

Pentagons: 6

Hexagons: 1

Squares: 1

So if we add another pentagon, it becomes 7 — fine.

But maybe the missing shape is a square or hexagon to make it balanced.

But unlikely.

Alternatively, look at option 3 — it has two shapes — maybe it’s a composite.

But in the grid, all shapes are single.

So probably not.

Given that:

- Only option 7 is a vertical pentagon, which is not present in the grid.
- All other pentagons are either horizontal, upright, or diamond-shaped.
- The vertical orientation might be needed to balance the vertical hexagon in the middle-top.

Therefore, the best choice is option 7.

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✔ Final Answer: 7

Explanation:
The grid contains various pink polygons, mostly pentagons, with one hexagon and one square. The missing shape in the bottom-right corner should logically be a pentagon to maintain consistency, as all other shapes in that area are pentagons. Among the options, only option 7 is a vertical pentagon, which is not duplicated in the grid, and its orientation complements the vertical hexagon in the top-center. The other options are either duplicates (e.g., upright or diamond-shaped pentagons) or non-pentagons (square or hexagon), making option 7 the most appropriate completion of the pattern.

Answer: 7