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    VERBAL REASONING

    INTRODUCTION:

    Verbal reasoning can be defined as the ability to understand and comprehend concepts expressed through
    language, think constructively and apply logic to solve problems. Verbal reasoning goes beyond
    recognising vocabulary or language fluency to how we understand, reason, and engage with written and
    verbal language. Verbal analogies of the familiar type are used to measure ability with more or less
    complex verbal concepts and relationships. The test measures the ability to think and reason with words.
    The test consists of verbal analogies.It is used as a screening device for educational and vocational
    guidance and selection.

    Verbal reasoning is a particularly important skill in the workplace in many different sectors and
    industries. It is essential to many aspects of work like communicating with peers, managers, and
    subordinates, gaining insights from a report, or producing business copy in a professional manner.
    Verbal reasoning tests are most commonly used in the recruitment process for entry-level positions, such
    as graduate schemes and internships, however, they can also be used for more senior roles. You may
    also be required to take a verbal reasoning test as part of the entrance examinations used by schools,
    colleges, and universities.

    METHODOLOGY

    PROBLEM:
    To assess the verbal reasoning of the subject using the Verbal Reasoning test from
    Differential Aptitude Test (DAT).

    PLAN:
    Verbal Reasoning test is administered and the aptitude is determined with the help of key and norms.
    MATERIALS:
    1) Verbal Reasoning test booklet
    2 )Data shee t(answer sheet)
    3) Stencil key (right key only)
    4) Stop clock/ stopwatch
    5) Writing materials

    PROCEDURE:
    Seat the subject comfortably. Verbal Reasoning test booklet and data sheet / answer sheet is placed
    before the subject and he/she is asked to go through the instructions and examples. The experimenter
    will also give instructions and clarify the doubts if any. "Start” signal is given by the experimenter
    after ensuring that the subject has understood the instructions. Start the stop clock/ stopwatch
    simultaneously with the “start” signal. At the end of thirty minutes the subject is asked to stop
    answering.

    INSTRUCTIONS:
    “This booklet has some statements. Read the statements and answer by understanding the correct
    answer in the answer sheet [data sheet]. There are fifty statements / sentences. In each of the fifty
    sentences the first word and the last word is omitted and a blank space is provided in its place. You have
    to pick out words to fill the blanks from the list of words given with every statement. For the first blank
    you have to select from four words numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4 given in the upper line. For the second blank
    you have to select one letter out of the four A, B, C and D given in the second line. After selecting the
    correct answer, make a combination of them. Example : IA 2B, 1C, 'D, etc.”

    PRECAUTIONS:
    1) The subject is instructed not to open the booklet until the "start" sign is given.
    2) The subject is instructed to underline the right combinations of answers in the answer sheet /
    data sheet. 3) 30 minutes time limit has to be observed strictly.
    4) The subject is asked not to write anything in the test book.

    ANALYSIS OF RESULTS:

    1) Each correct answer is given a score of one with the help of a hand scoring key.
    2) Total number of correct answers constitutes the raw score. The raw score is referred to a grade norms
    and sex norm for percentile points and its interpretation .
    The percentile point is called the critical score of the test. The maximum number of correct
    answers is 50.

    INDIVIDUAL TABLE:

    NAME SCORE PERCENTILE INTERPRETATION


    POINT

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