Citi Grids Examples
See what Citi grids examples look like and learn how 3x3 matrices are built, so you know what to expect in the assessment.
What to expect from Citi grid examples
This guide gives a clear view of Citi grids examples in the abstract reasoning part of the assessment. The focus is on 3-by-3 matrices, where you analyze a pattern and identify the missing shape.
The aim is not to memorize test items, but to understand the kind of reasoning involved. When you know how these grids are typically structured, it becomes easier to work through them in a steady and organized way.
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How grid questions are usually built
A grid example normally shows several figures that change according to one or more rules. The pattern may involve shape, position, rotation, fill, number of elements, size, or direction. Your task is to follow those changes across the rows and columns.
In many examples, the missing square can be found by comparing the visible figures step by step. It helps to scan one feature at a time instead of trying to solve the whole grid at once.
- Check the pattern across rows and columns separately.
- Watch for repeated changes in one feature, then move to the next.
- Use the answer options to confirm which rule fits best.
Common example situations
A typical example may show a shape that turns by a fixed angle in each step. Another may keep the shape the same while the fill changes from empty to shaded, or while the number of elements increases one by one.
You may also see grids where the missing figure is created by combining features from the other squares. For example, one row may track movement, while another feature changes in the columns. These patterns are meant to be read logically, not guessed from appearance alone.
The best preparation is to practice recognizing these patterns in different forms. That builds familiarity with the structure of matrix questions and helps you approach each new example with clearer expectations.
A practical way to approach each matrix
Start by identifying the most obvious change in the grid, such as rotation, count, or position. Then compare the same feature across the remaining squares to see whether the rule stays consistent.
If the pattern is not clear immediately, narrow your focus. Many candidates find it useful to test one feature at a time and eliminate answer choices that break the pattern.
- Look at the full grid before checking the options.
- Find the main change that repeats.
- Compare the missing square with the surrounding figures.
- Choose the option that keeps the pattern intact.
How this fits Citi assessment preparation
For Citi preparation, grids are part of abstract reasoning practice within the Plum online assessment environment. The bundle is designed to help you become familiar with this section so you can work through it more calmly and systematically.
The published practice materials focus on figure series and matrices, which makes this a useful place to build pattern recognition before the assessment invitation arrives by email. That gives you time to prepare with a clear picture of the question type and its structure.