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Along with numerical reasoning tests, verbal reasoning tests are one of the most common type of aptitude tests employers are using to help narrow down the number applicants to just the very best. Verbal reasoning selection tests conducted by employers almost exclusively take the form of a written passage and a series of questions with possible True, False or Cannot Say responses.


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If you have been invited to sit a verbal reasoning test, either online or at an assessment centre, try to find out as much about the test as you can. Most verbal reasoning tests consist entirely of reading comprehension and reasoning and follow the common format of the verbal reasoning tests hosted on this website. However occasionally, when employers refer to a verbal reasoning test what they mean spelling, grammar and word meaning questions. Very occasionally they even conduct both types of verbal reasoning test!

With verbal reasoning tests is it important to bear in mind the precise meaning of the possible answers: 

    True  The statement follows logically given the information contained within the passage.
    False  The statement cannot logically follow given the information contained within the passage.
    Cannot Say  It is not possible to determine given the information contained within the passage alone; i.e. more information would be required to decide.

Verbal reasoning tests aim to assess the candidate's aptitude for verbal comprehension and understanding of written English. Practice makes perfect with verbal reasoning tests, so give these a try before your assessment center or online test.

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The above verbal reasoning ability tests are very similar to the verbal reasoning tests used by graduate employers, often encountered at assessment centres or online. The first test has just six questions and a time limit of ten minutes. The first test is there simply so that you can familiarise yourself with the style of the tests. The second verbal reasoning test contains 30 questions with a time limit of 30 minutes. The third verbal reasoning test contains 27 questions with a time limit of 27 minutes. The second and third tests are much more time-pressured, just like the real thing will be. Try to work both quickly and accurately during verbal reasoning tests.

Ace Your Aptitude Tests! In the real test you will have only one attempt to prove yourself. Make sure you are fully prepared for that opportunity. You should practice verbal reasoning tests that simulate those used by employers. Be the successful candidate who is fully prepared. Start practicing now with and see for yourself why practice makes all the difference.  

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Although this particular style of verbal reasoning test is the most common, it always helps to contact the human resources department of the employer and try to obtain any information you can about the actual tests you will be taking. Regardless of the format and style, these practice tests will certainly be useful for all the range of verbal assessments employers use. The best way to practise for verbal reasoning tests is to read non-fiction articles, particularly those containing numbers. The Economist is very good, newspapers are also useful for getting to grips with understanding statements and verbal reasoning questions.

The key with verbal reasoning tests is staying focused and concentrating on the precise wording of the questions and passage. You have to quickly absorb the contents of the passage and then carefully read the question, then re-read the relevant section of the passage. Verbal reasoning tests can be difficult for candidates whose first language is not English as speed and accuracy are both important, however employers are rightly interested in the candidate's verbal reasoning ability as verbal comprehensions and skilled command of the English language are valuable skills in the workplace.

Although you will already have a level of reading comprehension, it is possible to improve your verbal reasoning score through practice. Don't just turn up on the day thinking that you are good with verbal comprehension and that's enough. A significant factor in your verbal reasoning score is familiarity with the format of questions and the mindset that you must consider the information in the passage only and nothing else.

Get practising some verbal reasoning questions and good luck!

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