UKCAT Verbal Reasoning - Test Prep & Practice Questions

UKCAT Verbal Reasoning Subtest Format

Some of the questions in the Verbal Reasoning section of the UKCAT evaluate critical reasoning skills. For such items, it is necessary to arrive at a conclusion based on the provided information.

In the test, there are two question types:

Verbal Reasoning Question Type 1

You will be provided with passages which you will need to read carefully. After each passage, you will be presented with an item related to the passage, such as an incomplete statement or a question, each with four possible answers. You are to choose the best response (only one answer may be selected).

Each item may address a specific subject that was introduced in the passage. Alternatively, it may pose a question in a variety of phrasings:

• The author most likely agrees with all of the following except:
• Which of following claims is best supported by the passage?
• Which conclusion can be drawn from the passage?
• Which of the following assertions would strengthen/weaken 'some argument' that appeared in the passage?
• Which of the following statements is least likely to be true?

Your answer must be based on the provided information rather than on your previous assumptions and general knowledge.

Verbal Reasoning Question Type 2

The second question type may require you to determine if a provided statement is true based on the passage. The response options are as follows:

• True – Based on the provided information, the statement in the question is true.
• False – Based on the provided information, the statement in the question is false.
• Can’t Tell – Based on the provided information, you cannot determine if the statement in the question is true or false.

The UKCAT Verbal Reasoning section is comprised of 11 text passages, each followed by four questions, making a total of 44 questions. You have 21 minutes to complete this section (plus one minute for instructions).

UKCAT Verbal Reasoning Sample Questions

Read the short passage below and try to determine the correct answer.

True, False, Can't Tell Question

Is the following statement true, false, or you can't tell based on the information in the text?

Multiple-Choice Question

Which one of the following provides the best summary of the main point of the passage?

A) National mourning days usually have a political agenda.
B) A day of national mourning creates national unity.
C) Mourning days are designated by the government or instigated by the people.
D) A national day of mourning is a day marked by memorial activities.

For more free samples, check out our free UKCAT practice test.