Practice IQ Questions
11 sample questions — including visual matrix patterns — with detailed explanations to sharpen your reasoning
Before taking a full IQ test, it helps to understand the types of questions you'll encounter. The eleven practice questions below cover all four cognitive domains assessed in our test: abstract reasoning, verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning, and spatial reasoning. Four of them are visual matrix pattern questions that render the same kind of SVG grids you will see in the real test. Each question has four options, a correct answer, and a detailed explanation of the underlying logic. These are original questions — not taken from the actual test — designed to warm up your reasoning and give you a feel for the challenge ahead. Take your time with each one and read the explanations even for questions you get right.
How to Use These Questions
Work through each question at your own pace. Click "Check Answer" to see if you're right, then read the explanation to understand the reasoning pattern. These questions cover the same domains as the full test but are separate items — practising here won't give you an advantage on specific test items, but it will help you warm up your reasoning.
The Questions
What comes next in the sequence? 3, 7, 13, 21, 31, __
What is the next letter in this sequence? A, C, F, J, O, __
Which pattern completes the grid?
Seed is to tree as egg is to __.
Which pattern completes the grid?
"All roses are flowers. Some flowers fade quickly." Which conclusion follows logically?
What comes next? 2, 5, 4, 8, 6, 11, 8, __
A rule transforms input numbers: 3 becomes 11, 5 becomes 27, 7 becomes 51. Using the same rule, what does 4 become?
Which pattern completes the grid?
An arrow starts pointing North. It turns 90° clockwise, then 180°. Which direction is it now pointing?
Which pattern completes the grid?
What These Questions Measure
The eleven questions above span four cognitive domains. Here's what each one tests:
- Abstract Reasoning. Pattern recognition, sequence completion, and matrix logic. These questions ask you to identify rules governing shapes, symbols, or sequences without relying on language or learned knowledge.
- Verbal Reasoning. Analogies, deduction, and conceptual relationships. These items assess how well you understand the logical structure of language and draw valid conclusions from stated premises.
- Numerical Reasoning. Number sequences, mathematical rules, and quantitative logic. The focus is on detecting patterns and applying rules — not on complex arithmetic.
- Spatial Reasoning. Mental rotation, 2D/3D relationships, and odd-one-out identification. These questions test your ability to visualise and manipulate objects in space.
Together, these four domains provide a well-rounded picture of general cognitive ability. Strong performance across all four suggests robust general reasoning; most people, however, find that they have relative strengths in one or two areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will practicing help my IQ score? +
Practicing with similar question types can reduce test anxiety and help you work more efficiently, but it won't artificially inflate your score. The full test uses different items.
How do these compare to the real test? +
Same cognitive domains, similar difficulty level, different specific items. These are warm-up exercises, not the test itself.
Are there more practice questions? +
These eleven cover all four domains, including four visual matrix patterns. For a more thorough assessment, take the full 33-question IQ test.
What if I get most of them wrong? +
That's fine — these questions are designed to be challenging. Read the explanations to understand the reasoning patterns. Many people improve once they understand what to look for.