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.
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.
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.
- Lire les leçons6 leçons, environ 180 min
- Quiz thématique 1 : How verbal reasoning tests work15 questions
- Quiz thématique 2 : True, false or cannot say17 questions
- Quiz thématique 3 : Vocabulary in context17 questions
- Quiz thématique 4 : Word analogies16 questions
- Quiz thématique 5 : Sentence completion16 questions
- Quiz thématique 6 : Inference, main idea and tone15 questions
- Examen final30 questions, 30 min · Obtenez 80 % ou plus
Quiz thématique 1 : How verbal reasoning tests work
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Question 1 sur 15
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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.
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Question 2 sur 15
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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.
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Question 3 sur 15
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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.
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Question 4 sur 15
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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.
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Question 5 sur 15
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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.
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Question 6 sur 15
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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.
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Question 7 sur 15
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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.
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Question 8 sur 15
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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.
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Question 9 sur 15
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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.
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Question 10 sur 15
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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.
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Question 11 sur 15
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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.
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Question 12 sur 15
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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.
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Question 13 sur 15
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Réponse: D. All
"All" is a stronger claim than "most". Watch for strong words such as all, always, never and only.
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Question 14 sur 15
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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.
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Question 15 sur 15
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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.
Clavier : 1–4 pour répondre, Entrée pour la question suivante.
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.
Sources
- Government of Canada: Skills for Success – understanding the skills (reading)
- Government of Canada: Skills for Success – tools and resources
- Government of Canada: Skills for Success – vocabulary building workbook
- Public Service Commission of Canada: Applying for Government of Canada jobs – testing and accommodation measures
- Public Service Commission of Canada: Information for candidates writing online tests
- Language Portal of Canada, Writing Tips Plus: affect, effect
- Language Portal of Canada, Writing Tips Plus: imply, infer
- Language Portal of Canada, Writing Tips Plus: complement, compliment
- Language Portal of Canada, Writing Tips Plus: principal, principle