Non-Verbal Reasoning

In non-verbal reasoning (NVR) diagrams are used for expressing the ideas instead of using numbers and words.[1] Non-verbal reasoning shows a series of figures arranged in a sequence or pattern and then the missing figure is required to identified or the next in the sequence.[2] Because the non-verbal reasoning questions are believed to be the best indicator of general intelligence and don't rely on a knowledge of either English or maths.[3] Non-verbal reasoning includes[4]

1. Mirror Image
2. Water Image
3. Series
4. Analogy
5. Classification
6. Paper folding and cutting
7. Dot Situation
8. Grouping of Identical Figures
9. Rule Detection
10. Formation of figures
11. Counting figures
12. Embedded figures
13. Figure Completion
14. Figure Matrix
15. Shape Construction
16. Cube and Dice

## Process of solving

It involves identifying relationship, similarities and differences between shapes and patterns, recognizing visual sequences and relationship between objects and remembering this. It enables the ability to analyze and solve complex problems without relying upon or being limited by language skills As these tests don't require reading they can give insight into the abilities of those who have problems with reading and thinking verbally.

## See also

* Aptitude
* Logical reasoning
* Verbal reasoning

## References

1. ↑ Questions. Non verbal reasoning. https://bannupingili.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/non-verbal-reasoning-guide.pdf. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
2. ↑ Non verbal. IPS sample paper. http://www.elevenplus.com/SampleNVRPaperDF.pdf. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
3. ↑ A modern approach to verbal and non verbal. R S Agarwal. http://civilmentor.in/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/RS-Agarwal-Verbal-Nonverbal.pdf. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
4. ↑ Non verbal digital. G L Assessment. http://www.gl-assessment.ie/sites/gl/files/images/Files/Testwise/Non-Verbal Reasoning guidance notes.pdf. Retrieved 31 July 2015.

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