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NumericalReasoning
Data tables, graphs & calculations
VerbalReasoning
Reading passages & comprehension
InductiveReasoning
Sequence & pattern recognition
Frequently Asked Questions
Each question shows a sequence of shapes that changes according to one or more hidden rules. You choose the shape that comes next. It mirrors the SHL Verify inductive (diagrammatic) test and measures logical thinking without relying on words or numbers.
Skills tested
- ✓ Spotting patterns in shape sequences
- ✓ Rotation, reflection and movement rules
- ✓ Tracking size, colour and count changes
- ✓ Abstract logical reasoning
- Track one attribute at a time: shape, colour, size, position, rotation, count.
- Most sequences change one or two attributes per step — find those first.
- Check your rule against every frame before choosing an answer.
- Use elimination: rule out options that break any rule you have already confirmed.
Go deeper with our complete SHL inductive reasoning guide and expert tips.
How many questions are in Inductive Reasoning Set 29?
Inductive Set 29 has 8 questions with a 12-minute timer — about 90 seconds per question, similar to the pace of the real SHL test.
Is this practice test free?
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Is inductive reasoning the same as diagrammatic reasoning?
They are closely related. SHL's inductive test uses shape sequences, which many employers call diagrammatic or abstract reasoning.
Can you improve at inductive reasoning tests?
Yes. The same rule types (rotation, alternation, counting, movement) appear again and again, so practice makes them much faster to spot.
How long is the real SHL inductive reasoning test?
The real SHL inductive test is around 24 questions in about 24 minutes. Our sets use a 12-minute timer to build speed.