Verbal Reasoning
E48748
Verbal Reasoning is a standardized test section that evaluates a person's ability to read, understand, and logically analyze written material, often in the context of graduate admissions exams.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
cognitive ability assessment
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standardized test section → |
| assesses |
ability to follow complex arguments
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ability to interpret nuanced language → abstract reasoning with verbal material → higher-order language skills → |
| contributesTo |
overall admissions evaluation
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| domain |
educational testing
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| evaluates |
ability to logically analyze written material
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ability to read written material → ability to understand written material → |
| format |
timed test section
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| goal |
predict academic performance in programs requiring intensive reading
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| languageOfAdministration |
English
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| measures |
ability to distinguish relevant from irrelevant information
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ability to draw inferences → ability to evaluate arguments → ability to identify main ideas → ability to interpret tone and attitude → ability to synthesize information from text → ability to understand text structure → ability to understand vocabulary in context → critical reasoning → logical reasoning with language → reading comprehension → |
| relatedTo |
analytical writing
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quantitative reasoning → |
| requires |
attention to detail
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evaluation of evidence → logical evaluation of statements → proficient reading speed → recognition of implicit assumptions → |
| scoredAs |
separate section score
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| targetPopulation |
professional school applicants
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prospective graduate students → |
| typicallyIncludes |
multiple-choice questions
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reading passages → sentence completion or equivalence items → short critical reasoning prompts → text completion items → |
| usedBy |
business schools
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graduate programs → universities → |
| usedIn |
GMAT
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GRE → graduate admissions exams → other standardized tests → |
Referenced by (1)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
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GMAT
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hasSection |