1. **Problem Statement:** We are given a sequence of 2x4 grids containing various shapes arranged in rows and columns, connected by arrows indicating progression. The task is to determine which option (A to E) correctly continues the sequence after the last grid. 2. **Understanding the Problem:** Each grid has two rows and four columns with different shapes. The sequence progresses downward through four grids, and we need to find the pattern to predict the next grid. 3. **Analyzing the Sequence:** - Observe each position (row and column) across the four grids to identify patterns in shape changes. - Look for repetition, rotation, transformation, or movement of shapes. 4. **Step-by-step Analysis:** - Column 1, Row 1: Triangle → Empty → Hexagon → Triangle → ? The shapes seem to cycle or transform; triangle appears twice. - Column 2, Row 1: Square → Small square → Diagonal line → Diagonal line → ? Diagonal line repeats. - Column 3, Row 1: Circle → Empty → Shaded parallelogram → Pentagon → ? Shapes change distinctly. - Column 4, Row 1: Diagonal line → Shaded cross → Triangle → Empty → ? Shapes vary. - Similarly analyze Row 2. 5. **Identifying the Pattern:** - Shapes seem to move or transform in a certain order. - The last grid has right-pointing triangle, diagonal line, pentagon, and empty blocks. - The next grid likely continues this transformation. 6. **Matching Options:** - Option A: shaded parallelogram, circle, empty block, solid square - Option B: shaded cross, small square, empty block, circle - Option C: triangle, empty block, empty block, solid square - Option D: diagonal line, solid square, empty block, circle - Option E: shaded parallelogram, concentric circles, empty block, solid square 7. **Conclusion:** Based on the observed transformations and the last grid, option A best fits the continuation pattern. **Final answer:** Option A