Free Verbal Reasoning Test
A free verbal reasoning test in the format employers use — read a short passage and judge each statement True, False or Cannot Say. Instant score, a breakdown by topic, and an explanation for every answer.
What a verbal reasoning test measures
Verbal reasoning tests — used widely in graduate schemes and job recruitment — measure how well you draw conclusions from written information alone. You read a short passage and decide whether each statement is True, False, or Cannot Say, judging strictly on the text rather than on what you already know.
True, False or Cannot Say — the key
| Answer | When to choose it |
|---|---|
| True | The statement follows from, or is directly stated in, the passage. |
| False | The statement contradicts the passage. |
| Cannot Say | The passage doesn't give enough information to decide either way. |
The most common mistake is answering with outside knowledge. If the passage doesn't say it — even if you know it to be true in real life — the answer is Cannot Say.
How to improve your score
Read the passage before the statements, and watch for absolute words like all, only, always and never — they often make a statement false or unsupported. Reviewing the explanation for every item, as this test gives you, builds the pattern recognition that real tests reward.
More practice
Verbal reasoning is one of several aptitude formats. Try the logical reasoning test for patterns and deduction, and the critical thinking test for judging arguments and assumptions.
This test is for practice and self-assessment. It is not an official aptitude exam; your result estimates your skill on these questions.
Frequently asked questions
What is a verbal reasoning test?
A verbal reasoning test measures how well you draw conclusions from written information. You read a short passage and decide whether each statement is True, False, or Cannot Say based only on that passage — not on outside knowledge. It is widely used in graduate and job recruitment.
What does "Cannot Say" mean?
Choose "Cannot Say" when the passage does not give enough information to judge the statement either true or false. The single most common mistake is using outside knowledge or assumptions — answer only from what the passage actually states.
How can I pass a verbal reasoning test?
Read the passage carefully, judge each statement strictly on the text, and resist bringing in what you already know. Watch for words like "all", "only" and "always", which often make a statement false or unsupported. Practising with explanations, as this test provides, is the fastest way to improve.
Is the verbal reasoning test free?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no sign-up, and your answers never leave your browser — only your best score is stored locally so you can retake it.