A Short Note on Verbal Logic

Verbal reasoning is consistently ranked as one of the most significant parts of major competitive examinations’ tests of logical thinking. In the Verbal Reasoning test, candidates are evaluated not only on their aptitude but also on their mastery of English grammar and vocabulary, in addition to a few other attributes such as analytical thinking and others. Analogy, classification, coding-decoding, blood relation, Venn diagram, calendar, clocks, direction and distance, decision making, input-output, puzzles, and so on are all essential topics that fall under the umbrella of verbal reasoning. 

Verbal reasoning: 

The candidate’s verbal knowledge and abilities are put to the test during the verbal reasoning portion of an examination. Questions that pertain to verbal thinking typically assess a candidate’s ability as well as their command of the English language and vocabulary abilities. Analogy, classification, coding-decoding, blood relation, Venn diagram, calendar, clocks, direction and distance, decision making, input-output, puzzles, and so on are some of the essential chapters of verbal thinking. 

Types of Verbal reasoning: 

Let’s take a look at the different kinds of questions that might be asked in the Verbal Reasoning portion one at a time using the list below. 

Alphabet test:

Questions in this type of verbal reasoning are based on determining whether an English letter is located to the left or right of another English letter in alphabetical order. This type of verbal reasoning is also known as “left-right correspondence.” The questions will sometimes need you to determine the number of English letters that are sandwiched between two different letters. 

Blood relation: 

In this form of verbal thinking, you will be required to do an analysis of data demonstrating the familial connections between different family members. In this, a chain of relationships is presented in the form of information, and on the basis of this information, applicants are asked questions about the relationships between two different components of the chain. 

Calendar: 

Finding the day on a specific day when a reference date is given; finding the day on a specific date when a reference day is not given; and finally, finding a weekday on the basis of another weekday are all covered in the calendar verbal reasoning parts. 

Clocks: 

An apparatus for displaying and keeping track of the passage of time is known as a clock. It is a piece of electrical equipment that displays the time in terms of the hour, the minute, and the second. The Clock reasoning area of the exam includes a variety of question types, such as those pertaining to the angle between the hands of the clock, the position of the hands of the clock, defective clocks, and so on. 

Data sufficiency: 

The process of checking and testing a given collection of information to determine whether or not it is sufficient to answer a question is referred to as “data sufficiency.” Questions of this sort assess a candidate’s ability to draw conclusions based on information that is provided to them and relate it to other information in the same set. 

Decision making: 

The act or process of deciding critically significant matters, such as who should be chosen for a position, is referred to as decision making. In this section of the test for verbal reasoning, the criteria for selection of any post or admission will be given. These are the requirements that a candidate needs to meet in order to be considered for a particular job or post. 

Direction and distance: 

The distance and/or direction problem serves as the foundation for the direction and/or distance questions. Candidates are required to determine, based on the distance and direction that have been provided, the final direction from the starting point and/or the distance that has been traversed between the starting point and the final or finish point, whichever comes first. 

Input output: 

The process of rearranging data, a sequence, or a message that may consist of words, numbers, or both using some sort of logic is referred to as input-output reasoning. A sequence of words, letters, or both can be considered an input in input-output reasoning questions. After that, the sequence of words, letters, or both is either put through a processing machine or reorganised to produce a sequence of outputs. 

Puzzle: 

Analyzing the data presented, placing the data in the correct sequence, and selecting the appropriate response are the three pillars of puzzle reasoning. In this portion, candidates are asked to examine the piece of information that is provided to them, select the information that is important, and leave out the information that is not required in order to solve the set of questions that is provided to them. 

Seating arrangement: 

The technique of causing a group of individuals to sit in a predetermined fashion is referred to as “Seating Arrangement.” These inquiries are founded on a collection of data that also incorporates a particular arrangement of prerequisites. Candidates will be given information regarding the arrangement of the individuals in a row or around the circle, and they will be required to arrange people in either the row or the circle or the square according to the conditions that have been provided. 

Solved examples: 

Q1. If 2012, 2nd Feb. Was on Wednesday, then in which year it will be repeated? 

Ans. To calculate the repeat year, we need to add 28 in case of a leap year. So, 2012+28 = 2040. Hence, the correct answer will be 2040. 

Q2. What will be the angle between the hour and minute hands of the clock at 7:30? 

Ans. Angle at 7:30 is: I60H – (11M / 2) = θI

(60 x 7 – 11 x 30) / 2 = θ

420 – 330 / 2 = θ

Θ = 90 / 2 = 45 degree 

Conclusion: 

Your child will be able to acquire attributes such as perception, understanding and the ability to solve complex topic problems, empathy and logical reasoning, and ensure that they have a wonderful vocabulary if they have good skills in verbal reasoning.