Deductive reasoning
Practise SHL's classic deductive format: apply the rules in a table or a set of statements and pick the one conclusion that must be true.
Every drill and full-length test has 10 questions.
Every question type, explained
The interactive test uses two question formats. Here's how each one works, what it really measures and where candidates lose points. Every demo is a working question from our practice set — try it.
Read the table of rules or requirements and the case, then select one of five answers.
What it tests
Checking every condition in a set of rules against the facts, without skipping one.
Common pitfalls
Tip: Go through the case one condition at a time and cross out every option that fails.
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Read the facts, then select the one statement that must be true.
What it tests
Drawing only the conclusions the facts guarantee, from orderings, quantities and all/some/no statements.
Common pitfalls
Tip: For each option, try to imagine a situation that fits the facts but makes the option false.
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Know what is being assessed
Numerical reasoning is about making sense of information. You need to identify relevant figures, recognise the relationship between them and use the right calculation. In an interactive test, you also need to translate that result into the requested chart or response.
Practise reading units, time periods and labels carefully. A correct calculation can still lead to a wrong answer if you use the wrong baseline or confuse a percentage with a percentage-point change.
Confirm the exact test name, deadline, calculator rules and any adjustments agreed with the employer.
Refresh percentage changes, proportions, ratios and averages. Review why an answer is correct rather than memorising it.
Once the format feels familiar, rehearse under the conditions given in your invitation and look for where you lose time.
Use a stable connection and a quiet space. Read the official instructions and complete any introductory examples carefully.
No. They are separate tests. Numerical Ability uses a multiple-choice format, while this page focuses on deductive reasoning. Use the exact name in your invitation to choose your preparation.
We cannot know your employer's question set. The goal is to prepare for the skills and interaction types, not to provide confidential assessment questions.
The overview above is provisional and may differ from your assessment. Your employer's invitation and the official test instructions are the source of truth for the question count and time limit.
Yes. The free preview has 5 questions covering every interactive question type, with a results overview and step-by-step solutions at the end. You get two free sessions.
Start with the free preview, then build up to full-length practice.
