Level 2 · Medium
The first two belong together. Which picture goes with the third in the same way?
Missing piece
- A
- B
- C
- D
Show the answer and the rule
Answer: D
- The shape changes from heart to diamond.
- Everything else stays the same.
Brain zone
Analogy puzzles: A is to B as C is to ?
A is to B as C is to … ? Find the change and use it again.
Five levels
Choose your level
Start where it feels easy, then step up. Each round is new.
Easy
Ages 5–7 · 10 puzzles
Medium
Ages 7–9 · 10 puzzles
Hard
Ages 9–11 · 10 puzzles
Tricky
Ages 11–13 · 10 puzzles
Expert
Ages 13+ · 10 puzzles
What it trains
Analogies
Analogies train you to describe a change precisely and apply it to something new — the heart of reasoning by relationships.
How to solve it
Three steps
Step 1: Compare the first pair: exactly what changed?
Step 2: Make the same change to the next one.
Step 3: For numbers, check your rule works for every example pair.
Try one
An example puzzle
Questions
Is this an IQ test?
No. These are reasoning puzzles like those found in IQ-style tests, made for practice and fun. We don't measure intelligence or give IQ scores.
Which level should my child start at?
Each level shows suggested ages, but start where it feels easy and move up after a round with two or three stars.
Can I print these puzzles?
Yes. Every puzzle type prints as a black-and-white sheet with a separate answer key, on A4 or US Letter.
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