SHL Inductive reasoning practice
Original interactive pattern and sequence puzzles. Choose a focused drill or an 18-minute practice test.
Which figure comes next?
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The circle moves clockwise. Its fill alternates between outline and solid.
Track position and fill. Build the next figure in practice.
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Short practice drills
Which figure comes next?
Track position and fill. Build the next figure in practice.
Mixed practice drill
Practice a mix of question types with feedback after each answer.
Which figure comes next?
Track position and fill. Build the next figure in practice.
Shape patterns drill
Focus on shape patterns and review each worked solution.
Connect the remaining nodes
Find the relationship between the letters and numbers.
Letter–number sequences drill
Focus on letter–number sequences and review each worked solution.
Full practice tests
Practice question types
Construct the next figure
Look for changes in position, shape and fill. Build the next frame by applying the rule for each feature, then check that it explains every earlier transition.
Connect the sequence
Follow the given connections and work out which node belongs next. Numbers, letters and alternating sequences can each carry part of the pattern.
Build a figure · Worked example
This example is always free and does not use a practice attempt. Explore the controls, then reveal the rule.
Build the next figure
Read the figures in numbered order. Token A is the same token in every figure. Work out what changes, then construct the next figure.
Letters identify the same tokens from one figure to the next. They are not answer choices. Position numbers run clockwise from 1 at the top. “Outline” means an unfilled shape; “solid” means a filled shape.
Set token A’s position and fill in the next figure. Its shape remains a circle.
The next figure
Select a position on the board to place token A, or use the controls below. Set every feature that is asked for.
Token A: position not set, circle, fill not set
Connect a sequence · Worked example
This example is always free and does not use a practice attempt. Explore the controls, then reveal the rule.
Connect the remaining nodes
The first three nodes are already connected. Find the relationship between their labels, then continue the path through each remaining node once.
The sequence begins
- B2
- D5
- F8
- → ?
Continue from the fixed starting nodes. Connect each remaining node once in the order that follows the rule.
Complete the path that starts B2 → D5 → F8.
Connect the sequence
Select the next node to draw a connection. You can also drag from the highlighted endpoint to the next node. With a keyboard, Tab to a node and press Enter or Space.
How to approach a difficult pattern
- Track one feature at a time. A change in position may follow a different cycle from a change in fill or shape.
- Test the whole sequence. A rule that fits the first two frames may fail at the third. Check every transition before committing.
- Look for alternating rules. Compare every other step when a single progression does not explain the sequence.
- Practice with the controls. Learn how to construct and revise an answer in a short drill before adding time pressure.
Which SHL inductive test does this prepare for?
SHL Verify Interactive Inductive Reasoning lasts 18 minutes and contains up to 15 interactive tasks. It uses adaptive testing. Our original practice uses an editorial progression in difficulty and does not reproduce SHL’s calibrated item bank or scoring.
The practice focuses on constructing patterns and completing node sequences. Check the exact assessment named in your invitation: SHL has offered other inductive formats, and its combined general-ability assessments cover additional skills.
What does a practice pass cover?
An SHL Inductive Interactive pass covers every drill, unlimited drill replays and full timed practice on this track. Short drills each have their own trial allowance; your access is shown before starting. The multiple-choice Inductive track and other SHL assessments have separate passes. Completed answers and explanations stay available after your pass expires.
Can I try the question style first?
Yes. The worked examples above are free, need no account and do not use a practice attempt. Your saved practice results report accuracy and time, without predicting an official score or an employer’s pass threshold.
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SHL Inductive practice
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