Free verbal reasoning test
The true / false / cannot-say format that decides most graduate screenings — four real passages, playable now. The trap is always the same: bringing in knowledge the passage never gave you.
- Real business passages generated fresh — not a recycled question bank
- Every answer explained, especially the cannot-say cases everyone misses
- The timed version ranks you 1–9 against other candidates
4 real questions · worked solutions · no account needed
What the full version adds
- A timed adaptive run — passages tighten as your level climbs
- A stanine rank (1–9) against everyone who practises here
- Verbal, numerical, deductive and mechanical formats side by side, so the whole battery is covered
- Two exercises permanently free after registering, no card
Frequently asked questions
Why do I keep failing 'cannot say'?
Because plausible is not stated. The format only permits conclusions the passage itself locks in — outside knowledge, however correct, is the designed trap. The explanations here name that trap on every item until refusing it becomes reflex.
Is this the actual SHL test?
No — these are original items in the SHL Verify verbal FORMAT: same claim structure, same verdict options, same pacing. That is the legitimate and effective way to prepare; nobody can sell you the real items.
How long should I prepare?
Most candidates stabilise after a few days of short daily runs. The rank tells you when to stop: once your stanine band holds steady at your target, further cramming buys little.
See also
Persona Prep is an independent practice platform with no connection to SHL, Hogan, Aon or any other test publisher. Items are originals reproducing assessment FORMATS only.