Verbal Reasoning

Does your job application require you to pass a verbal reasoning test? Don’t worry we’ve got you covered! Assessment-Training.com offers realistic test simulations developed by psychologists with years of experience designing tests for large publishers such as CEB/Gartner, Talent Q, Kenexa and TalentLens.

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Ability tests are a typical part of the selection process, or for development within the workplace. Verbal reasoning tests are one of the most commonly used aptitude tests that come up during a job application. Verbal reasoning tests are standardized psychometric assessment tests that provide the employing organization with information about a candidate’s general verbal aptitude. These tests are designed to measure a candidate’s ability to comprehend and reason using concepts expressed through words.

The verbal reasoning test basically comes down to reading comprehension. The test provides a better/additional insight on the expected work level of the contestant. It also provides a more accurate image of the contestant than just the CV or a job interview. Therefore, the verbal reasoning test is used to test, with or without other assessment tests, which candidate is best suited for the job. Other than testing for the recruiting of new staff, the verbal reasoning test may also be used to measure the development of the existing staff of an organization.

Employers choose to use psychometric testing during their recruitment process to help give a better overall evaluation of candidate’s and their suitability for the job that they’re applying for. Psychometric testing could help to gauge the future performance of candidate's and also improve employee retention by making successful hiring decisions.

The most common way for employers to use aptitude tests such as verbal reasoning, is online. Traditionally, aptitude tests have taken the form of pen and paper but due to benefits such as saving valuable time and money, online testing is used more and more frequently. Undertaking aptitude tests is usually the follow-up action after an employer has accepted your CV or initial job application form. 

If you pass the online test in some cases you are invited to an assessment centre, which is usually done by larger employers. The term assessment centre is used due to the fact that employers conduct these extended assessment in a single centre, either an office of the employers themselves or at a third party venue. The assessment centre is often (but not always) a day that constitutes the final stage of the application process. At the assessment centre they will ask you to sit a repeat test at the assessment centre to verify your earlier test scores, therefore don’t get your friends or family to help you out during the online test! 

Preparing for an assessment centre or online aptitude test can be stressful due to the fact that you don’t know what to expect. The best way to familiarize yourself is with practice aptitude tests that mimic the tests used by employers and recruiters. Assessment-Training.com has prepared thousands of candidates for their assessments and aptitude tests by offering realistic test simulations with fully worked solutions. 

By practicing verbal reasoning tests you can improve your performance during the real test by familiarizing yourself with the format and time-pressure. 

Verbal reasoning tests are usually written as one paragraph, section or passage followed by several questions and/or theses. These questions and/or theses need to be answered with “True”, “False”, or “Cannot say”, meaning there’s no way of telling. When doing verbal reasoning, it is important to understand the concepts well enough to score as high as possible.

• True: The thesis is follows logically based on the information given in the passage.
• False: The thesis does not follow logically based on the information given in the passage.
• Cannot say: It is impossible to determine anything based on the information given in the passage (for example, you need extra information to provide an answer with certainty).

Doing some research about the tests that you need to take is the most important step in preparation for any aptitude test. If you know what to expect you will increase your chances of performing well due to the fact that you’re familiar with the formats. Also, by practicing aptitude tests you will reveal your own strengths and weaknesses that you can work on in preparation for the actual assessment. 

Therefore, we advise you to find out the test publisher and exact name of the tests that you are about to take, and then search Assessment-Training.com or contact us to get more details about this test. 

These effective test-taking strategy tips and tricks are well worth remembering before you take the actual verbal reasoning tests:

• Practice, practice and practice some more to ace your assessment and aptitude tests!
  
  
• Read the question and instructions properly. Read the questions first, by doing so you know what you are looking for in the provided passage.
  
  
• Therefore, take your time to carefully read the information provided.
  
  
• Verbal reasoning tests are administered under exam conditions and strictly timed. The given time per test differs per test publisher; some tests give relatively generous time limits, while others are shorter.
  
  
• Be prepared with a pen and a piece of paper when doing the online test.
  
  
• Don’t cheat. This is an important one. Many employers use verification tests to validate your previous results, to see if you have collaborated on your test. Large test publishers often use software that compares your response patterns and performance between the online test and the follow-up supervised test.
  
  
• Candidates are required to answer questions using provided information only. It might happen that an exercise contains factually incorrect information to mislead you. When answering a question you might fall for a catch-question. This is why it is important to read the text analytically and to use only the information given in the exercise.

When solving a Verbal Reasoning Test, firstly it is important to read the text very thoroughly. Although some information in the passages may eventually be irrelevant regarding the questions asked, you should go through the entire passage without skipping lines or ignoring sentences. Each detail helps build the full passage and may help provide the correct answer where necessary. Read and re-read the passage just to be sure that the most probable answers have been provided.

Watch out for tricky questions, as some may be worded ambiguously to confuse the thinking process of the participant. Clarity is an added advantage in this case since no matter how many times you read the question if your mind is not clear on what is being asked then the answer will seem elusive. Take time to understand the question and re-read the passage. Also, train your mind to identify and comprehend tricky questions by taking practice tests frequently.

The questions and/or statements need to be answered with “True”, “False”, or “Cannot say”, meaning there’s no way of telling. When doing a Verbal Reasoning Test, it is important to understand the concepts well enough to score as high as possible.

• True: The thesis follows logically based on the information given in the passage.
• False: The thesis does not follow logically based on the information given in the passage.
• Cannot say: It is impossible to determine anything based on the information given in the passage (for example, you need extra information to provide an answer with certainty).

You should only use the information provided in the passage and not rely on details about the topic that you may have learned through other means. Regardless of the inaccuracy of the details provided in the passage, you should always assume this information to be correct and use it to answer the questions. Stick to three basic principles; i.e., interpret the passage as literally as possible, anything implied in the passage is not necessarily true unless stated explicitly, and if you cannot find the answer in the passage then it is not there.

Assessment-Training.com is the market leader in online assessment preparation. With our continuous research and development, we provide a leading-edge e-learning platform. We keep improving our tests to deliver tests with the same standards of the latest tests of all the big assessment publishers. Our products help candidates complete their application fully prepared. Our goal is to help you get ready for your assessment, regardless the company, job, or level you are applying for!

To help you ace your Verbal Reasoning Test we put together a preparation package, tailor made for your assessment. These tests contain the same questions you can expect in your actual assessment.

All practice tests come with worked solutions and an explanation on how to get to the right answer. Our Personal Progression System will help you track your progress and give a detailed view of your performances. Assessment-Training is more than just a training platform, we are here to help you!

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