EY Assessment Grids Examples and Practice Guide
See how EY assessment grids work with clear examples, pattern-based practice, and expectations for the LTP abstract reasoning module.
EY assessment grids in context
If you are preparing for the EY assessment and expect an LTP capacity test, grids are one of the abstract reasoning formats you may encounter. They are designed to measure how well you recognize patterns and complete a visual structure under time pressure.
This page focuses on examples and example situations so you can understand what grid questions usually ask you to do, without relying on test-specific item content. The goal is to build a clear picture of the task type and the thinking process behind it.
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What grid examples typically show
A grid example usually presents a 3-by-3 matrix of shapes or symbols with one square missing. The figures follow an underlying rule, and your task is to identify the pattern and choose the missing figure that completes it.
In practice, the examples often involve changes in position, rotation, shading, number, or shape combination. The main challenge is not memorizing answers, but learning to compare the visible elements in a structured way and notice what changes from square to square.
For EY candidates, this means you should become comfortable with the pace of LTP-style abstract reasoning. The more familiar you are with the logic of matrices, the easier it is to stay calm when the assessment combines several aptitude test types.
A practical way to approach matrix examples
Start by scanning the rows and columns for one consistent rule. In many example situations, the pattern is easiest to spot when you compare the same feature across the entire grid instead of looking at each square in isolation.
Then check whether more than one feature changes at the same time. A matrix example can combine two or three patterns, so it helps to separate shape, direction, count, and placement before deciding on the missing square.
If the answer still feels unclear, use elimination. Compare the candidate figure with the visible pattern and remove options that break the logic. This is often a useful way to work through example questions in a timed assessment setting.
Example situations you can use for preparation
One common example situation is a grid where a single symbol moves across the row while also rotating each step. Another is a matrix where the number of elements increases systematically from left to right or top to bottom. These are typical pattern structures to practice.
You may also see example situations where two shapes combine into a third one, or where one attribute alternates in a regular sequence. Practicing these kinds of examples helps you understand how grids can present more than one logical rule at once.
The most useful preparation is repeated exposure to different matrix layouts. That way, you learn to read the structure quickly and focus on the relationship between the figures instead of on the visual details alone.
How this fits the EY LTP assessment
LTP assessments for EY can include several aptitude test components, and grids are part of the abstract reasoning side of that process. The exact combination depends on the invitation and the role, so it is better to prepare broadly than to assume a fixed test format.
Because the assessment may also include numerical reasoning, syllogisms, analogies, or number sequences, it helps to build a steady routine across question types. Grid examples are especially useful if you want to train pattern recognition and quick decision-making in a controlled way.
If you have received an invitation from LTP and want targeted preparation for EY, this module gives you a practical starting point. It helps you become familiar with the logic behind grids and with the expectations of abstract reasoning tasks in this type of assessment.