A certain pattern is given sequentially in the question figures. From the…

Key insight: the central shapes alternate between figures with distinct corners and smooth (no-corner) figures, and the small corner markers keep a consistent placement.

Step-by-step reasoning:

• First figure: a sharp/linear element (has points).

• Second figure: a polygon with clear corners (the pentagon).

• Third figure: a circle (smooth, no corners).

• Pattern observed: cornered shape → smooth shape → cornered shape. Also, small corner markers (one at top-left, one at bottom-right) remain in consistent positions across the question figures.

Apply the pattern to choose the next figure:

• We need a central shape with corners (to follow the circle) and corner markers placed as in the question figures.

• The figure showing two concentric squares with a small circular marker at the top-left and a small diamond at the bottom-right matches both requirements.

Why the other answer figures are incorrect:

• A figure with an oval (smooth shape) fails because the sequence requires a cornered shape at this step.

• A triangle or other cornered shape that does not preserve the correct corner-marker placement or the relative layout of the central figure is also not a match.

• Any figure whose corner markers are in different corners than in the question figures is not the correct continuation.

Conclusion: The figure with two concentric squares and the corner markers positioned at top-left and bottom-right continues the sequence.