Which SHL inductive test will you take?
SHL retired its 2007 inductive test in 2024. The current options are Verify Interactive Inductive Reasoning and the multiple-choice Verify Inductive Reasoning from 2014. Inductive questions also make up a third of Verify G+, SHL’s combined test, where they use only shapes and figures. The figures below are from SHL’s fact sheets.
Sources: Verify Gen 1 tests are being retired, checked October 19, 2026; SHL Verify Interactive – Inductive Reasoning fact sheet, checked October 19, 2026; Verify Inductive Reasoning (2014) fact sheet, checked October 19, 2026; Verify G+ Test fact sheet, checked October 19, 2026.| Test | Questions | Time | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verify Interactive Inductive Reasoning | Up to 15 | 18 minutes | Interactive, adaptive |
| Verify Inductive Reasoning (2014) | Up to 18 | 24 minutes | Multiple choice, adaptive |
| Verify G+ (inductive part) | 10 of 30 | 36 minutes for all three parts | Multiple choice, adaptive |
What will SHL inductive practice include?
Practice Round is building timed inductive rounds: shape and symbol sequences written by us in the same style, on the 18 and 24 minute clocks, with an explanation of the rule behind every answer so you learn the kinds of patterns to look for.
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What will an SHL inductive practice round look like?
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What do SHL inductive questions look like?
SHL’s example page shows a row of boxes, each with a figure that changes by some rule, and a set of options for what comes next. The interactive version uses shapes and alphanumeric sequences with drag-and-drop answers instead of lettered options. SHL aims the interactive test at mid- to senior-level roles.
What kinds of rules should you look for?
The rules usually combine a few simple changes at once: a shape rotating, an element moving position, a count going up or down, or a color or shading alternating. Checking one feature at a time, rather than staring at the whole figure, is the habit that saves the most time.
What does adaptive mean for you?
Each question’s difficulty depends on your earlier answers, so two people rarely see the same set and the test can be shorter than an older fixed one. Every question counts, so give each one a real attempt before moving on.
How should you practice for SHL inductive reasoning?
Take SHL’s own practice test in the style your invitation names, interactive or multiple choice. Then practice timed rounds: at 18 minutes for up to 15 questions you have a little over a minute each. After each round, review the rule behind every miss; most people improve fastest by learning the common kinds of change.
How do you ask for extra time or other adjustments?
Talk to the recruiter early. SHL says most of its assessments can be adjusted, and that extra time needs the employer’s approval.
Common questions about the SHL inductive
What is an inductive reasoning test?
SHL describes it as working out the pattern in a set of images and identifying what comes next. It measures how well you infer rules from unfamiliar information and use them to predict an outcome.
Is inductive reasoning the same as abstract reasoning?
SHL says inductive reasoning tests are also called abstract reasoning or diagrammatic tests.
Does SHL have an inductive practice test?
Yes. SHL’s candidate site offers inductive practice tests in interactive and multiple-choice styles at no charge. The interactive one gives you a report.
Do you get your SHL results?
No. SHL says only the employer sees results, and the employer decides any passing score.