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Let’s look at the pattern in the shapes made with matchsticks.

We are given:

- First shape: 1 vertical matchstick → uses 1 matchstick.
- Second shape: a plus sign (+) → made of 2 matchsticks (one horizontal, one vertical).
Wait — actually, looking again:
The second shape is a cross: it has two matchsticks crossing? But no — in reality, to make a plus sign with matchsticks, you need two: one horizontal and one vertical. But wait — let’s count carefully from the image description.

Actually, re-examining logically (since we can’t see the image but based on standard such puzzles):

Typical sequence:

Shape 1: | → 1 matchstick
Shape 2: + → 2 matchsticks? Or maybe 3? Wait — if it's a plus, sometimes people use 2, but often in these puzzles, each “arm” is a separate stick. Actually, let’s think differently.

Another approach: Count how many matchsticks are used in each figure.

Assume:

Figure 1: single vertical line → 1 matchstick

Figure 2: a plus sign → that would be 2 matchsticks? No — actually, to make a proper plus with matchsticks where they cross in the middle, you still only need 2: one horizontal, one vertical. But wait — perhaps the heads matter? The problem shows matchsticks with heads, so maybe orientation or number of heads matters?

Wait — let’s try counting total matchsticks per figure:

From common versions of this puzzle:

- Figure 1: 1 matchstick → 1
- Figure 2: 2 matchsticks forming a cross → but actually, in some puzzles, the cross is made with 2 sticks, yes.
But then Figure 3: triangle → 3 matchsticks.

So:

1st: 1 stick
2nd: 2 sticks
3rd: 3 sticks
Then next should be 4 sticks?

Now look at options:

Option 1: looks like a rectangle divided into three columns? That would be more than 4 sticks. Let’s calculate:

If it’s a big rectangle with two internal vertical lines: top row: 4 sticks? Bottom row: 4? Verticals: 4? Too many.

Actually, option 1: probably 7 or 8 sticks — too many.

Option 2: square → 4 matchsticks. Perfect.

Option 3: U-shape → 3 matchsticks (bottom + two sides).

So if the pattern is increasing by 1 matchstick each time:

1 → 1
2 → 2
3 → 3
? → 4

Then answer should be the shape made of 4 matchsticks → which is option 2 (square).

But wait — let’s double-check the second figure. Is the plus sign really made of 2 matchsticks? In reality, yes — one horizontal, one vertical. So 2.

Triangle: 3.

So sequence: 1, 2, 3, ?

Next is 4.

Which option uses exactly 4 matchsticks?

Option 2: square → 4 sides → 4 matchsticks. ✔️

Option 3: U-shape → 3 matchsticks (left, bottom, right) → not 4.

Option 1: complex grid — definitely more than 4.

Therefore, the correct choice is option 2.

Final Answer: 2