Logical Reasoning Tests: Types and How to Practise
“Logical reasoning test” is an umbrella term for assessments that ask you to work from rules or patterns to a valid conclusion. Employers use them to gauge how you handle unfamiliar problems. This guide explains the main types and points you to focused practice for each.
The main types of logical reasoning test
- Deductive reasoning — apply given rules or premises to a conclusion that must follow (syllogisms, if–then logic, arrangements).
- Inductive / abstract reasoning — find the pattern in a sequence of shapes and predict the next item.
- Verbal logic — judge whether a statement is True, False or Cannot Say from a passage.
- Critical thinking — weigh arguments, assumptions and inferences.
How to practise each type
The fastest route to a better logical reasoning score is targeted practice on the specific type you'll face. Work through the dedicated guides and free interactive tests below, review every mistake, and always practise under time.
Tips
- Take the premises as fully true, even when they seem odd — the test is about what follows.
- Accept only conclusions that must follow; discard anything that merely could be true.
- Watch quantifiers — “all”, “some”, “none”, “only” change everything.
- Use elimination and quick diagrams; time-box each question and return to hard ones.
Frequently asked questions
What is a logical reasoning test?
A timed assessment that asks you to draw valid conclusions from rules, patterns or passages. It's an umbrella term covering deductive, inductive and verbal-logic formats.
What types of logical reasoning test are there?
Mainly deductive (rule-based), inductive or abstract (shape patterns), verbal logic (True/False/Cannot Say) and critical thinking.
How can I practise for a logical reasoning test?
Identify the specific type you'll face, then use focused, timed practice and review the reasoning behind every answer.
Are logical and abstract reasoning the same?
Abstract reasoning is one branch of logical reasoning that uses shape patterns; logical reasoning also covers rule-based and verbal formats.
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