Verbal Reasoning Test

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The verbal reasoning online test uses 15 scenario-based MCQ questions to evaluate a candidate's ability to understand and comprehend workplace text. The test screens for verbal ability skills and shortlists candidates who can write and articulate clearly and concisely. Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of written English and be able to communicate effectively in business situations.

Covered skills:

Foundations of vocabulary
Using accurate grammar
Understanding analogies and inferences
Analyzing detailed written information
Word meanings and relationships
Comprehension of real-world text
Critical reasoning

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About the Verbal Reasoning Assessment Test

The Verbal Reasoning Test helps recruiters and hiring managers identify qualified candidates from a pool of resumes, and helps in taking objective hiring decisions. It reduces the administrative overhead of interviewing too many candidates and saves time by filtering out unqualified candidates at the first step of the hiring process.

The test screens for the following skills that hiring managers look for in candidates:

Thorough understanding of foundational vocabulary
Demonstrating accurate grammar usage
Applying knowledge of analogies and inferences
Analyzing detailed written information effectively
Identifying word meanings and relationships
Demonstrating comprehension of real-world text
Applying critical reasoning skills

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🧐 Question
Easy Overseas office Inferential Reasoning Reading Comprehension	Solve
Your company recently opened a second office overseas. Some of the people from the original office will be relocating. All the people hired in the last six months will continue working in the original location where they were hired. Which of the following statements can be true regarding employees relocating?
Medium China manufacturing Economic reasoning Cost analysis Inference Analysis	Solve
The cost of manufacturing phones in China is twenty percent lesser than the cost of manufacturing phones in Vietnam. Even after adding shipping fees and import taxes, it is cheaper to import phones from China to Vietnam than to manufacture phones in Vietnam. Which of the following statements is best supported by the given information. A: The shipping fee from China to Vietnam is more than 20% of the cost of manufacturing a phone in China. B: The import taxes on a phone imported from China to Vietnam is less than 20% of the cost of manufacturing the phone in China. C: Importing phones in Vietnam will cut 20% of the manufacturing jobs in Vietnam. D: It takes 20% more time to manufacture a phone in Vietnam than it does in China. E: Labour costs in Vietnam are 20% higher than in China.
Medium Commerical Premises Reading comprehension Reading Comprehension Pattern Recognition Inference	Solve
A large real estate company conducted a recent study of their customers. The study was designed to uncover insights regarding the main criteria for choosing to invest in a residential property. A majority of the customers surveyed stated the 'returns profile' was their main priority, followed by 'development potential' and 'stability of income'. 'Portfolio legacy' ranked at the bottom in the list of factors. It was interesting to note that respondents were less likely to have residential holdings that formed part of mixed-use assets i.e. as an add on to commercial investment. One might assume that more investors are proactively investing in residential real estate rather than having incidental exposure via business investments. Based on the given passage, what can we say about the following statement? Business owners having commercial premises often have a residential property as part of their portfolio.

	🧐 Question	🔧 Skill
	Easy Overseas office Inferential Reasoning Reading Comprehension	2 mins Verbal Reasoning	Solve
Your company recently opened a second office overseas. Some of the people from the original office will be relocating. All the people hired in the last six months will continue working in the original location where they were hired. Which of the following statements can be true regarding employees relocating?
	Medium China manufacturing Economic reasoning Cost analysis Inference Analysis	2 mins Verbal Reasoning	Solve
The cost of manufacturing phones in China is twenty percent lesser than the cost of manufacturing phones in Vietnam. Even after adding shipping fees and import taxes, it is cheaper to import phones from China to Vietnam than to manufacture phones in Vietnam. Which of the following statements is best supported by the given information. A: The shipping fee from China to Vietnam is more than 20% of the cost of manufacturing a phone in China. B: The import taxes on a phone imported from China to Vietnam is less than 20% of the cost of manufacturing the phone in China. C: Importing phones in Vietnam will cut 20% of the manufacturing jobs in Vietnam. D: It takes 20% more time to manufacture a phone in Vietnam than it does in China. E: Labour costs in Vietnam are 20% higher than in China.
	Medium Commerical Premises Reading comprehension Reading Comprehension Pattern Recognition Inference	2 mins Verbal Reasoning	Solve
A large real estate company conducted a recent study of their customers. The study was designed to uncover insights regarding the main criteria for choosing to invest in a residential property. A majority of the customers surveyed stated the 'returns profile' was their main priority, followed by 'development potential' and 'stability of income'. 'Portfolio legacy' ranked at the bottom in the list of factors. It was interesting to note that respondents were less likely to have residential holdings that formed part of mixed-use assets i.e. as an add on to commercial investment. One might assume that more investors are proactively investing in residential real estate rather than having incidental exposure via business investments. Based on the given passage, what can we say about the following statement? Business owners having commercial premises often have a residential property as part of their portfolio.

	🧐 Question	🔧 Skill	💪 Difficulty	⌛ Time
	Overseas office Inferential Reasoning Reading Comprehension	Verbal Reasoning	Easy	2 mins	Solve
Your company recently opened a second office overseas. Some of the people from the original office will be relocating. All the people hired in the last six months will continue working in the original location where they were hired. Which of the following statements can be true regarding employees relocating?
	China manufacturing Economic reasoning Cost analysis Inference Analysis	Verbal Reasoning	Medium	2 mins	Solve
The cost of manufacturing phones in China is twenty percent lesser than the cost of manufacturing phones in Vietnam. Even after adding shipping fees and import taxes, it is cheaper to import phones from China to Vietnam than to manufacture phones in Vietnam. Which of the following statements is best supported by the given information. A: The shipping fee from China to Vietnam is more than 20% of the cost of manufacturing a phone in China. B: The import taxes on a phone imported from China to Vietnam is less than 20% of the cost of manufacturing the phone in China. C: Importing phones in Vietnam will cut 20% of the manufacturing jobs in Vietnam. D: It takes 20% more time to manufacture a phone in Vietnam than it does in China. E: Labour costs in Vietnam are 20% higher than in China.
	Commerical Premises Reading comprehension Reading Comprehension Pattern Recognition Inference	Verbal Reasoning	Medium	2 mins	Solve
A large real estate company conducted a recent study of their customers. The study was designed to uncover insights regarding the main criteria for choosing to invest in a residential property. A majority of the customers surveyed stated the 'returns profile' was their main priority, followed by 'development potential' and 'stability of income'. 'Portfolio legacy' ranked at the bottom in the list of factors. It was interesting to note that respondents were less likely to have residential holdings that formed part of mixed-use assets i.e. as an add on to commercial investment. One might assume that more investors are proactively investing in residential real estate rather than having incidental exposure via business investments. Based on the given passage, what can we say about the following statement? Business owners having commercial premises often have a residential property as part of their portfolio.

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Why you should use Pre-employment Verbal Reasoning Test?

The Verbal Reasoning Test makes use of scenario-based questions to test for on-the-job skills as opposed to theoretical knowledge, ensuring that candidates who do well on this screening test have the relavant skills. The questions are designed to covered following on-the-job aspects:

Demonstrating strong foundational vocabulary skills
Applying accurate grammar in written communication
Understanding and analyzing analogies and inferences
Analyzing detailed written information effectively
Interpreting word meanings and relationships
Comprehending real-world text with accuracy
Utilizing critical reasoning in problem-solving
Adapting verbal communication style to different contexts
Constructing coherent and coherent arguments
Synthesizing information from various sources

Once the test is sent to a candidate, the candidate receives a link in email to take the test. For each candidate, you will receive a detailed report with skills breakdown and benchmarks to shortlist the top candidates from your pool.

What topics are covered in the Verbal Reasoning Test?

Foundations of Vocabulary: This skill measures a candidate's knowledge and understanding of words, their meanings, and how they are used in context. It is important to assess this skill as a strong vocabulary is essential for effective communication, comprehension, and interpretation of written information.

Using Accurate Grammar: This skill assesses a candidate's ability to apply correct grammar rules in written communication. Accurate grammar is crucial for conveying ideas clearly and effectively, as well as for ensuring proper understanding and interpretation of written text.

Understanding Analogies and Inferences: This skill measures a candidate's ability to identify and comprehend relationships between words, concepts, or ideas. An understanding of analogies and inferences is important for critical thinking, problem-solving, and drawing logical conclusions from given information.

Analyzing Detailed Written Information: This skill evaluates a candidate's capability to examine and interpret detailed written information. It is essential to assess this skill as it reflects one's ability to extract key information, analyze complex data, and make informed decisions based on the provided text.

Word Meanings and Relationships: This skill assesses a candidate's understanding of different word meanings, as well as the relationships between words. It is important to measure this skill as it aids in effective communication, comprehension, and interpretation of textual content.

Comprehension of Real-World Text: This skill measures a candidate's ability to understand and interpret written information that relates to real-world scenarios. Assessing this skill is crucial as it demonstrates one's capability to comprehend practical, context-based content that may be encountered in various professional environments.

Critical Reasoning: This skill evaluates a candidate's capacity to analyze, evaluate, and generate reasoned arguments or claims. Assessing critical reasoning is significant as it reflects the ability to think logically, evaluate evidence, identify inconsistencies, and make informed decisions based on sound reasoning.

Full list of covered topics

The actual topics of the questions in the final test will depend on your job description and requirements. However, here's a list of topics you can expect the questions for Verbal Reasoning Test to be based on.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Prefixes

Suffixes

Homophones

Nouns

Verbs

Adjectives

Adverbs

Pronouns

Conjunctions

Prepositions

Interjections

Subject-Verb Agreement

Tenses

Punctuation

Sentence Structure

Capitalization

Reading between the lines

Drawing conclusions

Recognizing patterns

Identifying cause and effect

Summarizing information

Vocabulary in context

Making inferences

Recognizing main ideas

Identifying supporting details

Comparing and contrasting

Sequencing events

Identifying author's purpose

Fact vs. opinion

Logical reasoning

Identifying assumptions

Evaluating arguments

Identifying rhetorical devices

Drawing logical conclusions

Analyzing evidence

Identifying logical fallacies

Critical thinking

Reading comprehension

Understanding passages

Understanding timelines

Understanding graphs and charts

Understanding tables

Understanding diagrams

Understanding maps

Understanding instructions

Understanding non-fiction texts

Understanding fiction texts

Understanding persuasive texts

Understanding informational texts

Understanding technical texts

Understanding scientific texts

Understanding historical texts

Understanding legal texts

Understanding business texts

What roles can I use the Verbal Reasoning Test for?

Business Analyst
Content Writer
Marketing Professional
Consultant
Translator
Customer-facing roles
Marketing Associates

How is the Verbal Reasoning Test customized for senior candidates?

For intermediate/ experienced candidates, we customize the assessment questions to include advanced topics and increase the difficulty level of the questions. This might include adding questions on topics like

Conducting thorough research for supporting evidence
Identifying logical fallacies in arguments
Developing clear and concise written responses
Organizing information in a structured manner
Recognizing and resolving ambiguities in text
Evaluating the credibility and reliability of sources
Applying effective strategies for reading comprehension
Identifying cause-effect relationships in text
Drawing accurate conclusions from given information
Recognizing bias and assumptions in written content

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What is the Verbal Reasoning Test?

The Verbal Reasoning Test evaluates a candidate's ability to understand and logically work with written information. It is used by recruiters to assess skills like vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension.

Can I combine the Verbal Reasoning Test with Communication Skills questions?

Yes, recruiters can request a custom test combining multiple skills. Check out our Communication Skills Test for more details on assessing communication skills.

What types of questions are used to evaluate senior candidates in the Verbal Reasoning Test?

For senior roles, the test includes questions on tasks such as conducting research for evidence, identifying logical fallacies, and evaluating the credibility of sources.

How to use the Verbal Reasoning Test in my hiring process?

Use it as a pre-screening tool at the start of your recruitment. Add a link in the job post or invite candidates via email.

Can I test Verbal Reasoning and Logical Reasoning together in a test?

Yes, you can. Combining these tests provides a comprehensive evaluation. Check out our Logical Reasoning Test.

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Can I combine multiple skills into one custom assessment?

Yes, absolutely. Custom assessments are set up based on your job description, and will include questions on all must-have skills you specify. Here's a quick guide on how you can request a custom test.

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How do I interpret test scores?

The primary thing to keep in mind is that an assessment is an elimination tool, not a selection tool. A skills assessment is optimized to help you eliminate candidates who are not technically qualified for the role, it is not optimized to help you find the best candidate for the role. So the ideal way to use an assessment is to decide a threshold score (typically 55%, we help you benchmark) and invite all candidates who score above the threshold for the next rounds of interview.

What experience level can I use this test for?

Each Adaface assessment is customized to your job description/ ideal candidate persona (our subject matter experts will pick the right questions for your assessment from our library of 10000+ questions). This assessment can be customized for any experience level.

Does every candidate get the same questions?

Yes, it makes it much easier for you to compare candidates. Options for MCQ questions and the order of questions are randomized. We have anti-cheating/ proctoring features in place. In our enterprise plan, we also have the option to create multiple versions of the same assessment with questions of similar difficulty levels.

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