It's my first attempt to complete a VR test, it was so easy and so difficult at the same time. But I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and breadth of examples! Looking forward to practising further.
What are verbal reasoning tests?
Verbal reasoning tests use long passages of text paired with questions on that text to determine how well you can pull out key pieces of information.
With more and more content to consume than ever before, reading and understanding, and the ability to demonstrate this under pressure are skills increasingly valued by employers.
Verbal reasoning tests don’t require prior knowledge of a subject as all the answers you’ll need can be found by reading what’s in front of you.
Why do employers use verbal reasoning tests?
In the legal sector in particular, reading through long passages of text and digesting crucial information is part of the day job.
Employers at law firms are therefore likely to use these tests to find the candidates who can show their strengths in this key area.
Not only do verbal reasoning tests help employers find strong communicators, they also give a good indication of the people who work well under pressure, and those who are able to separate out fact from fiction.
What is the verbal reasoning test format?
There are lots of different verbal reasoning tests out there. But perhaps the most common format involves multiple choice answers. After reading through a passage of text, you’ll be faced with questions that you can answer as ‘true’, ‘false’ or ‘cannot say.’
You won’t need to revise any subjects for the text, as every answer is possible to get right just by carefully reading the test paper.
What skills does verbal reasoning test?
The verbal reasoning test helps people showcase their language and communication skills. As well as reading and processing information, you’re also being tested on your ability to identify whether something is a fact, or if it's just been alluded to.
It might not sound hard, but when you add time pressure, as well as lots of complex information to process, it’s certainly not as easy as it looks!
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Verbal Reasoning Test FAQs
- How are verbal reasoning tests scored?
Most verbal reasoning tests don’t have a certain mark or percentage you have to hit. Instead, your result is compared to the result of everyone else who took the same test.
- What are verbal reasoning tests used for?
The tests are used to get a clearer idea of how well you process and filter information - an important skill in the legal world.
- What do verbal reasoning tests involve?
The test involves reading through passages of text looking for the answers to a series of questions. Normally you’re looking to answer each one as either ‘true’, ‘false’ or ‘cannot say.’ The art of determining whether something is a fact or has just been suggested is what takes practice.
- What do verbal reasoning tests measure?
The tests measure people’s ability to extract important information from lots of text, as well as the ability to cope in a time pressure situation.
- Where can I practice verbal reasoning tests?
You can practice verbal reasoning tests on our website. You’ll be able to practice as many tests as you need, and you can also access valuable hints, tips and tricks that’ll ensure you get better with every go.
- Which employers use verbal reasoning tests?
In short, lots of employers do! The legal sector in particular uses verbal reasoning tests as the skills measured in the tests are ones you’ll need every day if you want a career in law.
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What our customers say about our Verbal Reasoning Tests
Polina Krivoshejeva
Latvia
December 12, 2022
Great practice
D H
United Kingdom
June 05, 2023
Well Structured
The passages are well structured, I like that you have to confirm your answer rather than the next statement automatically appearing after selecting an answer, and I really appreciate that solutions are given at the end of the test.