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Assess candidates’ ability to understand, interpret, and reason using written information.
The Verbal Reasoning Test measures a candidate’s ability to understand written text, interpret meaning, and assess logic and argument strength. It is one of nine tests in the FinxS Cognitive Ability suite, designed to support confident hiring decisions for roles where verbal clarity and critical thinking are essential.
Use this test to gain insight into how applicants absorb, analyse, and evaluate verbal information; skills vital in roles such as journalism, law, editing, public relations, and consulting.
Candidates who perform well on this test tend to read efficiently, reason critically, and extract key information under pressure, which are all important traits in communication-heavy roles.
Verbal Reasoning is especially relevant in recruitment for roles where written and verbal comprehension are central to success, including:
Use the test in early-stage screening or development settings to identify verbal reasoning strengths and training needs.
The Verbal Reasoning Test includes 20 questions to be completed in 15 minutes. Each question presents a short written passage followed by a statement. Candidates are asked to decide whether the statement is true, false, or cannot say based on the information in the text.
Candidates begin with a practice item to familiarise themselves with the format. The questions vary in complexity, and the test is designed to challenge even experienced professionals. The average score is 28 out of 100, which helps you pinpoint standout candidates.
You’ll receive a full report within minutes of completion. It includes:
Total score and number of correct answers
Number of questions attempted
Time taken and accuracy ratio
Speed vs accuracy breakdown
Benchmark comparisons to help contextualise performance
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Provides insight
into how well candidates process written information
Quick and easy delivery via an online platform with automated reporting
Consistent structure that supports fair and objective comparisons
Custom benchmarks available to align results with internal expectations