These Year 7 sequences multiple choice questions check your understanding of sequences with 10 questions for pupils aged 11-12. Each question has four answers, and the right one is explained as soon as you choose.
Year 7 sequences multiple choice questions: the 10 questions
What is the next term of 6, 13, 20, 27, ...?
The difference is 7: 27 + 7 = 34.
What is the term-to-term rule for 80, 72, 64, 56?
Each term is 8 less than the one before.
The nth term is \(2n + 7\). What is the 5th term?
2 x 5 + 7 = 17.
What is the nth term of 5, 8, 11, 14?
Difference 3; 3n gives 3, 6, 9, 12; add 2.
What is the nth term of 9, 7, 5, 3?
Difference -2; -2n gives -2, -4, ...; add 11.
Which of these numbers is in the sequence \(5n - 1\)?
5n - 1 = 39 gives n = 8.
What is the next square number after 49?
8 x 8 = 64.
What is the 6th triangular number (1, 3, 6, 10, ...)?
1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 21.
A pattern needs \(2n + 3\) tiles. How many tiles does pattern 20 need?
2 x 20 + 3 = 43.
What is the next term of 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, ...?
5 + 8 = 13.
How to use these Year 7 sequences multiple choice questions
First, read each question carefully before you look at the four answers. Then work the answer out on paper, so that you do not simply guess. After that, read the explanation, even when you are right. If you score less than 7 out of 10, go back to the sequences lesson.
Finally, practise more with the sequences worksheet and the quiz. Moreover, all the pages of this chapter work together, so you can move between them at any time. For example, many pupils read the lesson on Monday, practise on Wednesday and test themselves on Friday.


















