Verbal Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning measures cognitive efficiency in language: how fast and accurately you process arguments, extract logical conclusions, and select the exact word a context demands. It covers four areas — Deductive Reasoning, Critical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and Verbal Precision.
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What this measures
Verbal Reasoning
Composite measure of speed and accuracy in deductive logic, argument evaluation, reading comprehension, and word precision.
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Deductive Reasoning
Ability to derive conclusions that must be true from stated premises.
Critical Reasoning
Ability to identify assumptions, flaws, strengtheners, and weakeners in arguments.
Reading Comprehension
Ability to extract purpose, tone, and supported inference from passages.
Verbal Precision
Ability to select the exact word or relationship a context demands.
How it's structured — 4 parts
- 1
Deductive Reasoning
Apply top-down logic to premises and identify the conclusion that must be true.
6 questions
- 2
Critical Reasoning
Evaluate arguments for assumptions, flaws, and the evidence that strengthens or weakens them.
6 questions
- 3
Reading Comprehension
Extract meaning, tone, and supported inference from dense, unfamiliar material at speed.
6 questions
- 4
Verbal Precision
Select the exact word or relationship that a context demands — efficiency under time pressure.
6 questions
Question formats
How your score is banded
| Band | Score range |
|---|---|
| Developing | 0–30 |
| Average | 31–50 |
| Strong | 51–70 |
| Very Strong | 71–85 |
| Exceptional | 86–100 |