Every topic tested in the GL Assessment Verbal Reasoning paper
Identify relationships between pairs of words and apply the same relationship to a new pair.
Decode and encode words using letter substitution patterns.
Identify the rule in a number sequence and find the missing number.
Find a hidden word that spans two words in a sentence.
Combine words to make a new compound word that links two given words.
Use given facts to reach a logical conclusion.
Read widely every day — a strong vocabulary is the single biggest factor in verbal reasoning performance.
Learn common word roots, prefixes, and suffixes to decode unfamiliar words.
Practise all 21 question types individually before taking mixed tests.
For letter codes, always write out the alphabet with numbers underneath to speed up encoding/decoding.
Time yourself strictly — verbal reasoning papers are fast-paced and many children run out of time.
Verbal reasoning tests a child's ability to understand and reason using words. It includes word analogies, letter codes, hidden words, number sequences, and logic problems.
GL Assessment Verbal Reasoning papers typically include up to 21 different question types. Our platform covers all of them with dedicated practice sets.
Yes. While some children have a natural aptitude, regular structured practice significantly improves verbal reasoning scores. Vocabulary building and familiarity with question types are both teachable.