Verbal Reasoning Test Practice Course 2026

This course is for job seekers who may be asked to take a verbal reasoning test as part of a hiring process. Six short lessons cover test strategy, true/false/cannot say questions, vocabulary in context, word analogies, sentence completion, and inference, each followed by an untimed topic quiz with explanations. Finish with a timed 30-question final assessment; score 80% or more to earn a Certificate of Completion.

  • Formation
  • Canada
  • 96 questions
  • Vérifié le 13 octobre 2026
  • Vérifié (faits) le 13 octobre 2026

En bref

Ce cours gratuit comprend environ 180 minutes de leçons, 6 quiz thématiques sans limite de temps (96 questions au total) et une évaluation finale chronométrée de 30 questions tirées au hasard. Obtenez 80 % ou plus à l’évaluation finale pour télécharger une attestation de réussite (privée, non accréditée). Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 13 octobre 2026.

Commencez par les leçonsVerbal Reasoning Course: Lessons : environ 180 minutes de lecture. Chaque question du test est traitée dans les leçons.

Ce que vous allez apprendre

  • Use skimming, scanning and key words to answer timed reading questions
  • Decide whether a statement is true, false or cannot be judged from a passage
  • Work out the meaning of words from context, word parts and commonly confused pairs
  • Solve word analogies by naming the relationship between two words
  • Complete sentences using signal words for contrast, cause and result
  • Identify the main idea, purpose, tone and sound inferences in workplace texts

Obtenez 80 % ou plus pour télécharger votre certificat.

Votre plan d’étude

Lisez chaque leçon, faites son quiz thématique (sans limite de temps, avec explications), puis l’évaluation finale chronométrée. Un nouveau mélange de questions est tiré à chaque fois. Votre progression est enregistrée dans ce navigateur.

  1. Lire les leçons6 leçons, environ 180 min
  2. Quiz thématique 1 : How verbal reasoning tests work15 questions
  3. Quiz thématique 2 : True, false or cannot say17 questions
  4. Quiz thématique 3 : Vocabulary in context17 questions
  5. Quiz thématique 4 : Word analogies16 questions
  6. Quiz thématique 5 : Sentence completion16 questions
  7. Quiz thématique 6 : Inference, main idea and tone15 questions
  8. Examen final30 questions, 30 min · Obtenez 80 % ou plus

Quiz thématique 1 : How verbal reasoning tests work

  1. Question 1 sur 15

    What does a verbal reasoning test mainly check?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. How well you understand and reason about written information

    Verbal reasoning tests check careful reading: understanding what a text says and what follows from it. Special knowledge is not needed.

  2. Question 2 sur 15

    When you answer questions about a passage, which information should you use?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Only the information in the passage

    Answer from the passage alone. Outside knowledge can lead you to a different answer from the one the passage supports.

  3. Question 3 sur 15

    The Government of Canada's Skills for Success model describes reading as your ability to do what?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Find, understand and use information presented through words, symbols and images

    Skills for Success defines reading as finding, understanding and using information. Sharing information in writing is the separate skill of writing.

  4. Question 4 sur 15

    You need to find the date of a meeting in a long memo. Which reading method is quickest?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Scanning for the date

    Scanning means looking for one specific detail, such as a date or name, without reading every word. Skimming is for the general idea.

  5. Question 5 sur 15

    What does it mean to skim a passage?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Read it quickly to get the general idea

    Skimming is fast reading for the main idea, for example the title and the first sentence of each paragraph.

  6. Question 6 sur 15

    Why is it often helpful to read the question before you read the passage closely?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. You know what to look for

    Reading the question first tells you which key words and details to look for in the passage.

  7. Question 7 sur 15

    A test has 30 questions and a 24-minute time limit. About how much time do you have for each question?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 48 seconds

    24 minutes is 24 × 60 = 1,440 seconds, and 1,440 ÷ 30 = 48 seconds. 24 ÷ 30 = 0.8 minutes, which is 48 seconds, not 80.

  8. Question 8 sur 15

    You are stuck on a hard question in a timed test. What is usually the best thing to do?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Pick your best answer, mark it if you can, and move on

    Managing your time matters. Give your best answer, mark the question for review if the test allows it, and come back if time is left.

  9. Question 9 sur 15

    In the online tests described by the Public Service Commission of Canada, what effect does marking a question for review have on your score?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. It has no effect on your score

    The Public Service Commission says marking questions for review does not influence your score. It is only a reminder to come back.

  10. Question 10 sur 15

    In the Public Service Commission of Canada's online tests, what happens when the time is up?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. The test closes

    The Public Service Commission says a timer shows the time left, and the computer closes the test after the allotted time.

  11. Question 11 sur 15

    You think you need an accommodation, such as reader services or an alternative format, for a test. What does the Public Service Commission of Canada advise?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Tell the person who invited you as soon as possible

    Tell the person who invited you to the test as soon as possible. Accommodation measures are tailored to your situation and the information is kept confidential.

  12. Question 12 sur 15

    You are sure that two of four options are wrong. What should you do next?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Compare the two that are left with the passage

    Elimination narrows your choice. Then check the two remaining options against the exact words of the passage.

  13. Question 13 sur 15

    A passage says: "Most staff work in the office on Mondays." A statement says: "All staff work in the office on Mondays." Which word makes the statement go further than the passage?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. All

    "All" is a stronger claim than "most". Watch for strong words such as all, always, never and only.

  14. Question 14 sur 15

    A passage says: "Applications will not be accepted after Friday." Which statement means the same thing?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Friday is the last day to apply

    This is a paraphrase: if nothing is accepted after Friday, then Friday is the last day you can apply.

  15. Question 15 sur 15

    A passage says: "The new system may reduce wait times." Does this prove that the new system will reduce wait times?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. No, because "may" shows only a possibility

    "May" and "might" show something is possible, not certain. A passage that says something may happen does not prove it will.

À savoir avant l’examen

  • The Government of Canada's Skills for Success model defines reading as the ability to find, understand and use information presented through words, symbols and images.
  • Skills for Success says reading involves using methods such as scanning and skimming to find key information, and evaluating the purpose, tone and structure of a document.
  • The Government of Canada's Skills for Success tools include a free online reading self-assessment and a free vocabulary building workbook.
  • The Public Service Commission of Canada advises candidates in written tests to read the questions carefully, manage their time and leave time to review and edit their answers.
  • In the Public Service Commission's online tests, a timer shows how much time is left, and the computer closes the test when the time is up.
  • In the Public Service Commission's online tests, you can check a "Mark for Review" box to come back to a question; marking questions does not influence your score.
  • The Language Portal of Canada explains that a speaker or writer implies (suggests) a meaning, while the receiver of the message infers (deduces) it.

Questions fréquentes

What is the Certificate of Completion, and what is it not?

It shows that you finished this course and scored at least 80% on the final assessment. It is not an accredited qualification, an employer's test result or a score from any test publisher.

Are these questions from real employer tests?

No. Every passage and question was written for this course to practise the same kinds of skills. Real tests differ between employers, so read your invitation and instructions carefully.

How does the final assessment work?

It has 30 questions drawn at random from the course question bank, with a 30-minute time limit. You need 80% to pass, and each attempt gives a new mix of questions.

Do I need to know about the topic of a passage?

No. Answer using only what the passage says. If you add your own knowledge, you may choose a different answer from the one the passage supports.

Is this an English language test for immigration or citizenship?

No. This course practises the reading and reasoning skills used in some hiring tests. It does not give a language level or score that any government or school accepts.

How should I practise?

Read one lesson, take its untimed topic quiz and read the explanations for anything you got wrong. When you score well on all six topics, try the timed final assessment.

L’attestation est-elle accréditée ou reconnue officiellement ?

Non. C’est une attestation de réussite privée, uniquement pour vos connaissances. Elle n’est reconnue, accréditée ni approuvée par aucun gouvernement, organisme de délivrance des permis, autorité de réglementation ou établissement d’enseignement, et elle ne remplace aucun permis, aucune certification ni aucune formation exigés par la loi.

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