How to Pass Verbal Reasoning Tests
Tests Involving Missing Words, Word Links, Word Swap, Hidden Sentences and Verbal Logical Reasoning
2nd Edition
Published on 1. August 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-7494-3436-6 (ISBN)
Description
Increasing numbers of employers are using verbal reasoning tests, which check understanding and use of written English, as part of their recruitment procedures. Lack of word power can stand in the way of you getting a job, gaining promotion or being offered training.
Candidates who are familiar with testing and have practised answering the type of questions set, within a fixed time limit, stand a much better chance of success.
This new edition will help readers to understand how these tests are set and marked, and gives guidance on preparation for them. It also provides new practice material, with the answers, and information on the following:
Why do employers use such tests?
How are the tests scored?
How can scores be improved?
Based on extensive research carried out by the authors, as part of their work preparing candidates for the uniformed services and the Civil Service entrance examinations, this book will prove invaluable to all job applicants.
Candidates who are familiar with testing and have practised answering the type of questions set, within a fixed time limit, stand a much better chance of success.
This new edition will help readers to understand how these tests are set and marked, and gives guidance on preparation for them. It also provides new practice material, with the answers, and information on the following:
Why do employers use such tests?
How are the tests scored?
How can scores be improved?
Based on extensive research carried out by the authors, as part of their work preparing candidates for the uniformed services and the Civil Service entrance examinations, this book will prove invaluable to all job applicants.
More details
Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 135 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7494-3436-6 (9780749434366)
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Harry Tolley
How to Pass Verbal Reasoning Tests
Tests Involving Missing Words, Word Links, Word Swap, Hidden Sentences and Verbal Logical Reasoning
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05/2006
3rd Edition
Kogan Page Ltd
€31.13
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Previous edition
H. Tolley | Ken Thomas
How to Pass Verbal Reasoning Tests
Book
12/1995
Kogan Page Ltd
€29.89
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Person
Harry Tolley
Harry Tolley was Special Professor in the School of Education at the University of Nottingham who works as a researcher, author and freelance consultant. He is co-author of How to Pass Verbal Reasoning Tests, How to Pass Numeracy Tests, How to Succeed at an Assessment Centre and How to Pass the Police Initial Recruitment Test , all published by Kogan Page.
Harry Tolley was Special Professor in the School of Education at the University of Nottingham who works as a researcher, author and freelance consultant. He is co-author of How to Pass Verbal Reasoning Tests, How to Pass Numeracy Tests, How to Succeed at an Assessment Centre and How to Pass the Police Initial Recruitment Test , all published by Kogan Page.
Content
Part 1 A Brief Guide to Tests: What are tests?; Why do employers use tests?; How can tests help you?; Do tests discriminate?; What are practice tests?; What types of practice tests are available?; What skills are being tested in different types of test?; Which version of English is assessed in verbal reasoning tests?; How important is it to do well on selection tests? Part 2 How to Prepare for Tests: Can practice tests make a difference?; How to perform to the best of your ability on tests; How to use the practice tests; What do your practice-test scores mean?; How to make use of feedback from practice tests; Other things you can do to improve your verbal reasoning skills. Part 3 Taking Real Tests: What to do when taking real tests; How to record your answers. Part 4 - Part 9 Tests and Answers.