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Verbal IQ Test #3

Word Families, Roots, Prefixes & Suffixes

25 Questions

Time Limit

20 minutes

Questions

25

Difficulty

Mixed

What You'll Be Tested On:

Word Roots Prefixes Suffixes Word Families Word Formation

Your results will include an estimated IQ score and detailed breakdown.

About Verbal IQ Tests

Verbal IQ tests measure your language-based reasoning abilities, including vocabulary knowledge, word analogies, and the ability to understand relationships between words. These tests assess crystallized intelligence - the knowledge and verbal skills you've developed through education, reading, and life experience.

How This Test Works

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Step 1: Read Carefully

Each question tests vocabulary, analogies, or word relationships. Read all words and answer options carefully before making your selection.

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Step 2: Find Relationships

For analogies, identify the relationship between the first pair of words (synonym, antonym, part-whole, etc.), then apply that same relationship to find the answer.

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Step 3: Eliminate & Select

Use process of elimination - rule out clearly wrong answers first, then choose the best remaining option. Trust your instincts on vocabulary questions.

💡 Pro Tip: For word analogies, identify the type of relationship: synonyms, antonyms, part-to-whole, cause-effect, degree of intensity, or category membership. Once you identify the relationship type, finding the correct answer becomes much easier!

Why Take Verbal IQ Tests?

  • 📚 Assess your vocabulary and language skills
  • ✏️ Improve your writing and communication
  • 💼 Prepare for verbal reasoning job tests
  • 🎓 Practice for SAT/GRE verbal sections
  • 📰 Strengthen reading comprehension
  • 🏆 Challenge yourself with word puzzles!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a verbal IQ test?

A verbal IQ test measures your language-based reasoning abilities including vocabulary knowledge, reading comprehension, word relationships (analogies), and the ability to understand and manipulate language. Verbal intelligence is one of the key components measured in comprehensive IQ assessments like the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS).

What skills do verbal IQ tests measure?

Verbal IQ tests measure vocabulary breadth and depth, understanding of word relationships and analogies, reading comprehension, ability to identify synonyms and antonyms, sentence completion skills, and verbal reasoning. These skills reflect crystallized intelligence - knowledge acquired through learning and experience.

How are verbal IQ scores calculated?

Verbal IQ scores are calculated using the Wechsler scale with a mean of 100 and standard deviation of 15. Your raw score (number correct) is converted to a standardized IQ score based on how your performance compares to the general population. Our tests provide instant scoring with percentile rankings and bell curve analysis.

What is a good verbal IQ score?

On the Wechsler scale, 90-109 is considered average, 110-119 is high average, 120-129 is superior, and 130+ is very superior (top 2%). About 68% of people score between 85-115. Verbal IQ often correlates with educational achievement, writing ability, and communication skills.

How can I improve my verbal intelligence?

You can improve verbal intelligence by reading widely across different genres and topics, learning new words daily using vocabulary apps or flashcards, doing crossword puzzles and word games, practicing analogies and word relationships, writing regularly, and engaging in discussions that challenge your communication skills.

Helpful Resources for Verbal Skills

📚 Dictionary & Vocabulary

🎓 Learning & Language Resources