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Exploring Early Algebra Concepts

Algebra

These questions explore foundational concepts often found in early algebra, like patterns, unknowns, and simple relationships, suitable for young learners.

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20 Questions Medium Ages 5+ Jul 19, 2026

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1 If a pattern is Circle, Square, Circle, Square, what comes next?
  • A Triangle
  • B Circle
  • C Star
  • D Rectangle
2 In the equation 2 + ? = 5, what number is missing?
  • A 1
  • B 4
  • C 3
  • D 2
3 What shape comes next in the sequence: Red, Blue, Red, Blue, ...?
  • A Green
  • B Yellow
  • C Red
  • D Orange
4 If a group has 3 apples and you add 2 more, how many apples are there in total?
  • A 4
  • B 6
  • C 5
  • D 7
5 In the pattern: Big, Small, Big, Small, what is the next word?
  • A Medium
  • B Big
  • C Tiny
  • D Large
6 What number makes this true: 1 + 1 = ?
  • A 1
  • B 3
  • C 0
  • D 2
7 If you have 5 toys and give 1 away, how many do you have left?
  • A 6
  • B 3
  • C 4
  • D 5
8 What is the missing number in the sequence: 1, 2, __, 4, 5?
  • A 0
  • B 3
  • C 6
  • D 2
9 If a story has a boy, a girl, a boy, a girl, who comes next?
  • A A dog
  • B A girl
  • C A boy
  • D A cat
10 In the equation ? - 2 = 3, what is the missing number?
  • A 1
  • B 5
  • C 2
  • D 4
11 What shape follows a triangle, then a square, then a triangle, then a square?
  • A Circle
  • B Star
  • C Triangle
  • D Diamond
12 If there are 2 birds on a branch and 3 more join them, how many birds are there now?
  • A 4
  • B 6
  • C 5
  • D 3
13 What number is missing in this counting pattern: 10, 20, __, 40, 50?
  • A 25
  • B 15
  • C 30
  • D 35
14 If a week starts with Monday, then Tuesday, then Wednesday, what day follows?
  • A Friday
  • B Sunday
  • C Thursday
  • D Saturday
15 What object comes next in this pattern: Car, Bus, Car, Bus, ...?
  • A Train
  • B Car
  • C Motorcycle
  • D Bicycle
16 In the equation 4 = ? + 2, what number should go in the box?
  • A 1
  • B 3
  • C 0
  • D 2
17 What animal follows a cat, a dog, a cat, a dog, ...?
  • A A mouse
  • B A dog
  • C A cat
  • D A bird
18 If you have 7 cookies and eat 3, how many are left?
  • A 3
  • B 5
  • C 4
  • D 6
19 What number is missing in the sequence: 5, 10, __, 20, 25?
  • A 12
  • B 15
  • C 18
  • D 11
20 If a sequence of colors is Blue, Yellow, Red, Blue, Yellow, Red, what color comes next?
  • A Green
  • B Blue
  • C Purple
  • D Orange
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