Patterns AB ABB ABC — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8
The rule is 7 then 8 repeating, so 8 must come after the last 7.
2. pat, kick, pat, kick, pat, kick
Pat kick repeats over and over, so kick follows pat every time.
3. 9, 0, 9, 0, 9, 0
The rule is 9 then 0 repeating, so 0 must come after the last 9.
4. ring, ding, ring, ding, ring, ding
Ring ding repeats as the rule, so ding follows ring every single time.
5. shake, bend, shake, bend, shake, bend
The rule is shake then bend repeating, so bend follows shake here.
6. 1, 3, 1, 3, 1, 3
The pattern is 1 then 3 repeating, so 3 follows the last 1 number.
7. buzz, hum, buzz, hum, buzz, hum
Buzz hum keeps repeating, so the next sound after buzz is hum again.
8. skip, twirl, skip, twirl, skip, twirl
The move rule skip then twirl repeats, so twirl fills the missing spot.
9. 4, 5, 4, 5, 4, 5
The pattern is 4 then 5 repeating, so 5 must come after the last 4.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
5, 6, 5, 6
→ number pattern using 5 and 6
number pattern using 5 and 6
ring, ding, ring
→ sound pattern using ring and ding
sound pattern using ring and ding
shake, bend, shake
→ movement pattern using shake and bend
movement pattern using shake and bend
9, 0, 9, 0
→ number pattern using 9 and 0
number pattern using 9 and 0
Number, sound, and movement patterns each use a special kind of repeating item.