Pattern Recognition and Creation: A Comprehensive Guide for First Graders

Question 1

Which pattern below shows a repeated shape?

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ABCABCABC

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ABBABBABB

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ABABABCDC

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ABCDEABCDE

Question 2

What kind of pattern is created when the same elements are repeated in a certain order?

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Repeating pattern

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Alternating pattern

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Radial pattern

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Random pattern

Question 3

What is the difference between a repeating and alternating pattern?

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Repeating patterns use the same elements, while alternating patterns use different elements.

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Alternating patterns use the same elements, while repeating patterns use different elements.

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Repeating patterns have elements that repeat regularly, while alternating patterns do not.

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Alternating patterns have elements that repeat regularly, while repeating patterns do not.

Question 4

What happens if you continue a repeating pattern?

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It makes the pattern longer

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It creates a new pattern

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It changes the pattern

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It does nothing

Question 5

Which of these shows a pattern that spreads out from a center point?

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B: Shapes that repeat around a center

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A: Lines that go from the middle to the sides

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C: Colors that change from light to dark

Question 6

In the repeating pattern blue, red, yellow, blue, red, yellow, what color comes next?

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Blue

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Red

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Green

Question 7

Which of these is **not** a type of pattern?

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Random pattern

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Repeating pattern

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Alternating pattern

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Radial pattern

Question 8

What is a repeating pattern?

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A pattern that repeats the same elements over and over again

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A pattern that alternates between two or more different elements

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A pattern that radiates out from a central point

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A pattern that has no discernible order

Question 9

What is the difference between a repeating pattern and an alternating pattern?

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Repeating patterns repeat the same elements over and over, while alternating patterns alternate between two or more different elements.

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Repeating patterns alternate between two or more different elements, while alternating patterns repeat the same elements over and over.

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Repeating patterns are always symmetrical, while alternating patterns are not.

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Repeating patterns are always asymmetrical, while alternating patterns are not.

Question 10

Which of these objects in nature has a radial pattern?

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Sunflower

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Butterfly

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Snake

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Leaf

Question 11

How can you use patterns to make artwork more interesting?

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Patterns can create movement, add interest, and emphasize certain elements.

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Patterns can only be used to create symmetrical designs.

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Patterns are not useful in artwork.

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Patterns should always be used in the background of an artwork.

Question 12

What are some tips for creating great patterns?

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Use contrasting colors, vary the size of elements, and repeat elements in unexpected ways.

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Use only one color, keep all elements the same size, and repeat elements in a predictable way.

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Patterns should be as simple as possible.

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Patterns should be as complex as possible.

Question 13

How can you use patterns to create a design that is the same on both sides?

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Make a pattern that repeats itself.

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Make a pattern that gets bigger and bigger.

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Make a pattern that changes colors.

Question 14

What type of pattern is this: ABCABCABC?

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Repeating pattern

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Alternating pattern

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Radial pattern

Question 15

Which of these is an example of an alternating pattern?

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ABAABAAB

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AABBCCDD

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ABCDABCD

Question 16

When a pattern is repeated around a central point, what is created?

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Radial pattern

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Repeating pattern

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Alternating pattern

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a way to use colors in a pattern?

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To create a rainbow

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To make it more noticeable

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To add contrast

Question 18

Which of these patterns has the most symmetry?

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Radial pattern

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Repeating pattern

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Alternating pattern

Question 19

What is the main difference between a repeating pattern and an alternating pattern?

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Repeating patterns use the same elements throughout, while alternating patterns use different elements in a sequence.

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Alternating patterns use the same elements throughout, while repeating patterns use different elements in a sequence.

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There is no difference between repeating patterns and alternating patterns.

Question 20

Which picture shows a repeating pattern? A pattern is when something is repeated over and over again.

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A picture of a row of flowers

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A picture of a tree with leaves

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A picture of a rainbow

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A picture of a dog

Question 21

How can you make a repeating pattern?

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By repeating the same thing over and over again

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By changing what you repeat each time

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By adding different things to the pattern

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By making the pattern go in a circle

Question 22

What is the rule for this pattern: red, blue, red, blue, red, ...?

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Repeat red and blue

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Repeat red and green

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Repeat red and yellow

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Repeat red and orange

Question 23

Which of these is NOT a part of a repeating pattern?

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The things are different colors

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The same things are repeated in the same order

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The things are the same size

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The things are spaced evenly apart

Question 24

What are the three basic elements that make up a pattern?

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Line, shape, and color

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Only shapes

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Only lines

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Only colors

Question 25

What type of pattern is created when elements switch between two or more different items?

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Alternating pattern

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Repeating pattern

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Radial pattern

Question 26

Which of these is NOT a feature of a radial pattern?

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Has different sides

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Looks the same all around

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Circular

Question 27

What is the difference between a pattern and a shape?

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A pattern is made up of many shapes, while a shape is a single form.

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A shape is made up of many patterns, while a pattern is a single form.

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Patterns and shapes are the same thing.

Question 28

Which of these shows a symmetrical pattern?

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A butterfly with two matching wings

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A spiral

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A zigzag

Question 29

Which of these is NOT a common type of pattern in art?

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Random pattern

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Repeating pattern

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Alternating pattern

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Radial pattern

Question 30

What do we call a design that repeats itself over and over?

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Pattern

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Picture

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Color

Question 31

Which pattern uses the same shape over and over again?

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Repeating pattern

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Alternating pattern

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Radial pattern

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Random pattern

Question 32

You're making a greeting card for your friend. Which pattern would make the card look the most exciting?

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A pattern that alternates between two or more different shapes or colors

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A pattern with lots of lines going in the same direction

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A pattern that repeats the same shape over and over

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A pattern that is made up of random shapes and colors

Question 33

Which picture shows a repeating pattern?

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A row of red squares that keeps repeating

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A picture of a sunset

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A statue of a cat

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A song with a chorus that comes after each verse

Question 34

What is the best way to create an alternating pattern?

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Change between two or more colors.

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Use only one color.

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Repeat the same part over and over.

Question 35

Which of these shows a repeating pattern: A-B-A-B-A?

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A-B-A-B-A

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A-B-C-A-B

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A-B-C-D-E

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A-A-A-A-A

Question 36

What kind of pattern has shapes or colors that take turns repeating?

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Alternating pattern

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Repeating pattern

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Radial pattern

Question 37

A radial pattern...

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spreads out from a center point

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repeats in a straight line

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changes between two elements

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has no clear pattern

Question 38

How can patterns make artwork better?

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They create visual interest and make certain parts stand out.

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They make the artwork more realistic

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They hide mistakes

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They fill in empty space

Question 39

Which of these is a pattern found in nature?

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The stripes on a zebra

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The Mona Lisa painting

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A traffic light

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A computer keyboard

Question 40

What comes next in the pattern: Circle, Square, Triangle, Circle, Square, ...?

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Triangle

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Star

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Rectangle

Question 41

What's the difference between a repeating and an alternating pattern?

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Repeating patterns repeat the same thing over and over, while alternating patterns switch between two or more different things.

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Repeating patterns are more complex than alternating patterns.

Question 42

How can you make a radial pattern with paint?

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Dip a brush or sponge in paint and swirl it around a central spot.

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Mix different colors of paint together.

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Paint a straight line from the center point to the edge of the paper

Question 43

What is the purpose of patterns in art?

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To add visual interest, movement, and rhythm.

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To fill empty space

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To make the artwork look more real

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To cover up mistakes

Question 44

Which of these looks like a radial pattern?

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A circle with lines coming out from the center

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A square with lines connecting opposite corners

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A triangle with lines connecting the points

Question 45

What's the difference between a repeating pattern and an alternating pattern?

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A repeating pattern uses the same thing over and over, but an alternating pattern switches between two or more things.

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A repeating pattern is harder than an alternating pattern.

Question 46

Which of these things from nature has a radial pattern?

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Sunflower

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Tree

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Snake

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Zebra