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These questions involve words and are designed to show how well you understand and deal with verbal concepts and ideas. At a general level, you will most often be asked to find a missing word and identify the odd word out from amongst several, which may indicate how intelligent you are. More specific tests of verbal ability can be set too. Spelling questions may be incorporated if you have to draft or write memos, letters or reports as part of the job. Word meanings evaluate the range and depth of your vocabulary – helpful if the job entails spotting errors in notices, mailshots and the like. Verbal checking assesses your speed and accuracy at cross-referencing, which is useful if you have to check lists, minutes and so on in the job.

Here are some example questions and answers.

Example: Finding a Missing Word

You have to find a word which can be placed between the words shown to produce two new words.

Question: Foot______Point

Answer: Ball (Football … Ballpoint)

Example: Identifying the Odd Word Out

Circle the odd one out amongst the following six words.

Question: Apple Lemon Peach Grape Raspberry Orange

Answer: Peach (It is the only one with a stone.)

Example: Spelling

Underline the correct spelling of the following word.

Question:

Permanent Permenent Permenant Permanant Permannent

Answer: Permanent

Example: Word Meanings

Which of the five words on the right means (almost) the same as the one on the left.

Question: Maim – Scare Injure Kill Destroy Frighten

Answer: Injure

Example: Verbal Checking

Circle any differences in these lists.

Question:

1. A. J. Bannen	1. A. J. Bannen
2. M. P. Hardcastle	2. M. P. Hardcastle
3. P. P. Kingsmere	3. P. P. Kingmere
4. F. L. Marvin	4. F. L. Marven
5. T. R. Quincy	5. T. P. Quincy

Answer:

1. A. J. Bannen	1. A. J. Bannen
2. M. P. Hardcastle	2. M. P. Hardcastle
3. P. P. Kingsmere	3. P. P. Kingmere
4. F. L. Marvin	4. F. L. Marven
5. T. R. Quincy	5. T. P. Quincy