UCAT Verbal Reasoning - Test Prep & Practice Questions
The UCAT (formerly known as UKACT) Verbal Reasoning subtest evaluates one’s ability to carefully read and consider the information provided in passages and then draw conclusions based on that information. This page will provide more details about this section of the test as well as offer tips on how to approach it.
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The UCAT Verbal Reasoning test, which is part of the UCAT Test (used to be called the UKCAT), is an aptitude test that measures the ability to understand and analyse a passage. Test takers must determine whether the statements that follow are true or false in relation to that passage, or whether there is not enough information to say (can't say).
Why Is There a UCAT Verbal Reasoning Subtest?
It is important for medical and dental practitioners to possess strong verbal reasoning skills in order to comprehend complicated information and relay it in a clear and concise manner to patients. Additionally, in order to practise medicine successfully, doctors and dentists need to be able to read, understand, and apply findings from published medical materials. Critiquing these published materials and arriving at one's own conclusions regarding the validity of such findings is crucial.
UCAT Verbal Reasoning Subtest Format
Some of the questions in the Verbal Reasoning section of the UCAT 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 UCAT 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).
UCAT 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?
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Different countries have different manifestations of mourning. |
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 UCAT practice test.
How To Prepare for the UCAT Test
Our UCAT test PrepPack™ offers comprehensive solving tips, a mock test, and a verbal reasoning practice test. These practice tests can be completed in either Timed or Step-by-Step Mode, in which each question comes with a detailed explanation. This method allows you to learn as you prepare for the test. Our online pack also contains a complete guide to the UCAT, including specific tips for the Verbal Reasoning test. Learn more about UCAT Verbal Reasoning tips here.