60 Free Printable IQ Test For Kids From 5 to 16 years old [ Part 1 ] - Free Printable

Problem Analysis:

The task asks us to determine which object comes next in the sequence provided. Let's analyze the given sequence step by step:

#### Sequence:
1. A square divided into two triangles with a red dot in the bottom-left triangle.
2. A rectangle divided into three equal vertical sections (no red dot).
3. A square divided into two triangles with a red dot in the top-right triangle.

#### Observations:
- The shapes alternate between squares and rectangles.
- The red dot appears in different positions within the shapes:
- In the first square, the red dot is in the bottom-left triangle.
- In the third square, the red dot is in the top-right triangle.
- The second shape is a rectangle with no red dot, suggesting that the red dot only appears in squares.

Pattern Identification:

1. Shape Alternation: The sequence alternates between squares and rectangles.
- Square → Rectangle → Square → ?
2. Red Dot Placement: The red dot appears in specific positions within the squares:
- Bottom-left triangle → Top-right triangle.
- This suggests a rotational or positional pattern for the red dot.

Predicting the Next Shape:

- Since the last shape was a square with a red dot in the top-right triangle, the next shape should be a rectangle (following the alternation pattern).
- The rectangle does not have a red dot, as it only appears in squares.

Matching the Options:

Now, let's evaluate the given options:
- A: A rectangle with no red dot. This matches the pattern of alternating shapes and the absence of a red dot in rectangles.
- B: A square with a red dot in the middle. This does not fit the observed pattern.
- C: A square with a red dot in the bottom-left triangle. This does not fit the observed pattern.
- D: A rectangle with no red dot. This matches the pattern.
- E: A square with a red dot in the center. This does not fit the observed pattern.

Conclusion:

The next shape in the sequence should be a rectangle with no red dot. Both A and D match this description. However, since D is more straightforward and directly follows the sequence without any additional divisions, it is the most logical choice.

Final Answer:

$$
\boxed{D}
$$