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Read each row left to right. Find how the first two patterns relate to the last, then check the other complete row. Keep every position black in either of the first two patterns.

1. Keep every position black in either of the first two patterns. → B

  1. Read one problem and its conditions before starting. Work without a timer, and keep the key visible where the task requires it.
  2. Keep every position black in either of the first two patterns. Check every black cell. Use a rule that fits both complete rows, rather than choosing by resemblance.
  3. Keep every position black in either of the first two patterns. Step 1 uses sparse patterns, step 2 adds overlap, and step 3 uses denser patterns. The incomplete row changes too.
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1: B 2: E 3: A 4: F 5: C 6: D

Read each row left to right. Find how the first two patterns relate to the last, then check the other complete row. Keep every position black in either of the first two patterns.

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  1. 1. Keep every position black in either of the first two patterns. → B Wrong cell (row, column) A: (1,2) □ ≠ ■ C: (2,1) ■ ≠ □ D: (2,2) □ ≠ ■ E: (1,2) □ ≠ ■ F: (2,2) □ ≠ ■
  2. 2. Keep every position black in either of the first two patterns. → E Wrong cell (row, column) A: (1,2) □ ≠ ■ B: (1,1) ■ ≠ □ C: (1,2) □ ≠ ■ D: (1,1) ■ ≠ □ F: (1,1) ■ ≠ □
  3. 3. Keep every position black in either of the first two patterns. → A Wrong cell (row, column) B: (1,1) □ ≠ ■ C: (3,2) □ ≠ ■ D: (2,3) □ ≠ ■ E: (2,1) □ ≠ ■ F: (2,2) □ ≠ ■
  4. 4. Keep every position black in either of the first two patterns. → F Wrong cell (row, column) A: (1,1) □ ≠ ■ B: (1,3) □ ≠ ■ C: (2,1) □ ≠ ■ D: (3,3) □ ≠ ■ E: (1,3) □ ≠ ■
  5. 5. Keep every position black in either of the first two patterns. → C Wrong cell (row, column) A: (3,3) ■ ≠ □ B: (1,3) □ ≠ ■ D: (3,1) □ ≠ ■ E: (2,3) ■ ≠ □ F: (1,1) □ ≠ ■
  6. 6. Keep every position black in either of the first two patterns. → D Wrong cell (row, column) A: (1,1) □ ≠ ■ B: (1,1) □ ≠ ■ C: (2,2) □ ≠ ■ E: (1,2) ■ ≠ □ F: (1,3) □ ≠ ■

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What is on the sheet Find the rule in the two complete rows. Choose A–F for ? and write one letter. Keep every position black in either of the first two patterns. Step 1 uses sparse patterns, step 2 adds overlap, and step 3 uses denser patterns. The incomplete row changes too. Original practice activities, not a standardized test or IQ score. Steps describe the task, not an age or ability grade. Try one example Read each row left to right. Find how the first two patterns relate to the last, then check the other complete row. Keep every position black in either of the first two patterns. 1. Keep every position black in either of the first two patterns. → B. Read one problem and its conditions before starting. Work without a timer, and keep the key visible where the task requires it. Check a difficulty Keep every position black in either of the first two patterns. Check every black cell. Use a rule that fits both complete rows, rather than choosing by resemblance. 1. Keep every position black in either of the first two patterns. → B Wrong cell (row, column) A: (1,2) □ ≠ ■ C: (2,1) ■ ≠ □ D: (2,2) □ ≠ ■ E: (1,2) □ ≠ ■ F: (2,2) □ ≠ ■ If an answer differs, return to the first step that differs and explain the choice. Change the answer after checking rather than guessing a new rule. Choose the next step Keep every position black in either of the first two patterns. Step 1 uses sparse patterns, step 2 adds overlap, and step 3 uses denser patterns. The incomplete row changes too. Try the next step when the current method feels manageable. You may repeat a problem, use a paper marker, or stop and return later.

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Read each row left to right. Find how the first two patterns relate to the last, then check the other complete row. Keep every position black in either of the first two patterns. Keep every position black in either of the first two patterns. Check every black cell. Use a rule that fits both complete rows, rather than choosing by resemblance.

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Keep every position black in either of the first two patterns. Step 1 uses sparse patterns, step 2 adds overlap, and step 3 uses denser patterns. The incomplete row changes too. Try the next step when the current method feels manageable. You may repeat a problem, use a paper marker, or stop and return later.

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