The Verbal Ability Test measures a candidate’s ability to solve problems related to word analogies and verbal comprehension. The test items are based on verbal problems, including grammar, spelling, reading comprehension, and vocabulary knowledge.
This test is useful for selecting candidates for roles such as customer service representatives, public relations specialists, editors, front office staff, and other positions involving tasks of a verbal nature.
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Type of test: Ability test
Useful for: Predicting job performance in jobs with tasks of verbal nature.
Time limit: 40 minutes
Number of test items: 50
Item response form: Multiple choice
Languages: English
Mode of Administration: Online
What the items measure
Word analogies:
Ability to find the logical relationship between two given words.
Vocabulary:
Vocabulary broadness and usage.
Spelling and Grammar:
Correct use of spelling and grammar.
Verbal comprehension:
Read and comprehend small passages of text.
Detailed Test Report
For each candidate who completes the Verbal Ability Test, you can download or print a detailed test report.
The first page offers a concise summary of the candidate’s overall performance, while the subsequent pages provide a comparison of their results against norm groups from nine different occupations. These comparisons generate a percentile score, placing the candidate’s performance within the context of the population. For example, a score of 70 indicates the candidate performed as well as or better than 70% of the 3,000 participants in our 2014 test norming study.
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Verbal Ability Test
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