Let's solve each pattern step by step and determine the next three shapes in each row.
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Row 1:
Pattern: □ ○ □ ○ □ ○
- Alternating between square (□) and circle (○)
- The sequence is: Square, Circle, Square, Circle, Square, Circle
- So the next three shapes should continue this alternating pattern:
- Next:
□, then
○, then
□
✔ Answer: □ ○ □
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Row 2:
Pattern: ♥ ○ ♥ ○ ♥ ○
- Alternating between heart (♥) and circle (○)
- Sequence: Heart, Circle, Heart, Circle, Heart, Circle
- Next three:
♥,
○,
♥
✔ Answer: ♥ ○ ♥
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Row 3:
Pattern: □ △ ○ □ △ ○
- Repeating group of three: Square (□), Triangle (△), Circle (○)
- This is a repeating cycle: □ △ ○, □ △ ○
- After the second cycle, the next three should be the start of the third cycle:
- Next:
□,
△,
○
✔ Answer: □ △ ○
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Row 4:
Pattern: △ ♥ □ △ ♥ □
- Repeating group of three: Triangle (△), Heart (♥), Square (□)
- Cycle: △ ♥ □, △ ♥ □
- Next three:
△,
♥,
□
✔ Answer: △ ♥ □
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Row 5:
Pattern: ◆ ○ ◆ ○ ◆ ○
- Alternating between diamond (◆) and circle (○)
- Sequence: Diamond, Circle, Diamond, Circle, Diamond, Circle
- Next three:
◆,
○,
◆
✔ Answer: ◆ ○ ◆
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✔ Final Answers:
1. □ ○ □
2. ♥ ○ ♥
3. □ △ ○
4. △ ♥ □
5. ◆ ○ ◆
These follow the established repeating or alternating patterns in each row.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of shapes and patterns worksheet.