Grade 1 Math · Algebra

Extend a repeating pattern

Identify, describe, and extend repeating patterns made of shapes. Unlimited questions, five difficulty levels, and a full worked solution every time — free.

Practice this skill Curriculum: G1-C1.1, G1-C1.2, G1-C1.3

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What comes next in the pattern?

diamond, circle, diamond, circle, diamond, circle, diamond, ___
  • star
  • heart
  • circle
  • diamond

Answer: circle

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What comes next in the pattern?

triangle, triangle, diamond, triangle, triangle, diamond, ___
  • circle
  • star
  • heart
  • triangle
📘 Worked solution
1The pattern repeats the group: triangle, triangle, diamond.That group of 3 shapes repeats again and again.
2The next shape is triangle.The group just finished, so the pattern starts over with triangle.

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