SHL Verify G+ general ability test: format, timing and how to prepare
SHL Verify G+ is SHL's general ability test: one adaptive test that mixes numerical, deductive and inductive reasoning. According to SHL's fact sheet, it has up to 30 questions (10 of each type) with 36 minutes allowed, and it suits all job levels. Because it switches between three skills and adapts its difficulty, preparation means practising each skill and then the switching. If your invitation just says "SHL", our which SHL test am I taking guide helps you identify it.
- 30 questions: 10 numerical, 10 deductive, 10 inductive (SHL).
- 36 minutes allowed; average time 32–36 minutes.
- Adaptive: later questions depend on earlier answers.
- Designed for unsupervised online use and all job levels.
- An Interactive G+ version uses build-the-answer items. Check your invite.
Free sample question
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Numerical tables, deductive logic or inductive patterns, mixed like G+. Try one, then see the worked solution.
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Quick summary
- Verify G+ mixes numerical, deductive and inductive reasoning in one adaptive test.
- SHL gives up to 30 questions in 36 minutes, about 72 seconds each.
- Difficulty adapts to your answers, so early accuracy matters.
- An interactive version uses build-the-answer items instead of multiple choice.
- Practise each skill, then mixed timed sets.
The three question types
Numerical (10 questions)
SHL says these measure solving problems with numerical data and interpreting charts, graphs and tables. Expect percentages, reverse percentages and multi-step calculations.
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Deductive (10 questions)
Drawing logical conclusions from information, judging the strength of arguments and completing scenarios with incomplete information. See our SHL deductive reasoning guide.
Inductive (10 questions)
SHL says these are completely non-verbal, using shapes and figures to find rules and patterns. See our SHL inductive reasoning guide.
How the adaptive scoring works
G+ uses computer adaptive testing: answer correctly and later questions get harder; answer wrongly and they get easier. SHL says this gives a shorter test and a more precise score. The practical lesson: the first few questions steer the rest, so don't rush them.
Verify G+ versus Verify Interactive G+
SHL also offers Verify Interactive G+, which measures the same three abilities with interactive items: dragging, ranking or building the answer instead of choosing from a list. Prep sites report it has up to 24 items in 36 minutes. The skills are the same, but the interface takes getting used to; see our SHL interactive numerical guide.
A 7-day preparation plan
- Days 1–2: numerical: percentages, reverse percentages, tables.
- Day 3: deductive: syllogisms, ordering, "must be true".
- Day 4: inductive: shape sequences and rule-finding.
- Days 5–6: mixed timed sets that switch between all three.
- Day 7: one full timed run, then rest.
Practise every G+ skill on forge
SHL-style numerical, deductive and inductive tests (multiple choice and interactive), all timed and explained.
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Source notes
Question count, the 10/10/10 split, timings, adaptive design, unproctored use, job levels and the description of each ability come from SHL's Verify G+ fact sheet (checked 2 October 2026). The interactive version's item count is as reported by prep sites. The worked example is written by forge. SHL and Verify are trademarks of SHL; forge is independent and not affiliated with SHL.
Frequently asked questions
What is the SHL Verify G+ test?
Verify G+ is SHL's general ability test. It combines numerical, deductive and inductive reasoning in one adaptive test: 30 questions, 10 of each type, with 36 minutes allowed. SHL says it is suitable for all job levels.
How long is SHL Verify G+?
SHL's fact sheet gives 36 minutes allowed time and an average testing time of 32 to 36 minutes for up to 30 questions, so you have a little over a minute per question.
Is SHL G+ adaptive?
Yes. SHL describes Verify G+ as computer adaptive: the difficulty of later questions depends on your earlier answers. That gives a shorter test and a more precise score.
What's the difference between Verify G+ and Verify Interactive G+?
Both measure numerical, deductive and inductive reasoning. The classic G+ uses multiple-choice questions. Verify Interactive G+ uses interactive items where you build the answer (drag, rank or select). Prep sites report it has up to 24 items in the same 36 minutes. Your invitation names the version.
How do I prepare for SHL Verify G+?
Practise each of the three abilities separately (numerical data, deductive logic, inductive patterns), then practise switching between them under time pressure. Because the test is adaptive, accuracy early on matters more than rushing.
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