The Non-Verbal Reasoning Test is one of the most important parts of the DOST-SEI Scholarship Examination’s Intellective Section. This section evaluates your ability to think logically and recognize visual patterns — skills that are essential for problem-solving in mathematics, science, and engineering-related fields.
In this part of the exam, you will be asked to analyze figures, patterns, and spatial relationships instead of words or numbers. You’ll need to determine how shapes change, move, or relate to one another, and then select the correct figure that completes the sequence or pattern.
When taking this practice test, treat it as training for your observation and reasoning skills. Don’t be discouraged if the patterns seem challenging at first; improvement comes with exposure and patience. Click the START QUIZ button below to begin the Non-Verbal Reasoning Practice Test. The correct answer will be highlighted in green, while incorrect answers will appear red after selection.
About This Practice Test
This Non-Verbal Reasoning Practice Test contains 20 multiple-choice questions that will challenge your ability to:
- Visualize and transform images mentally
- Recognize patterns and relationships among shapes
- Analyze rotations, reflections, and mirror images
- Interpret two-dimensional and three-dimensional figures
- Reason logically using abstract and visual information
Each item presents a sequence of symbols or figures. Carefully examine the sequence to identify the pattern, then choose the figure that best completes it.
Tips for Answering Non-Verbal Reasoning Questions
Observe patterns carefully. Look for consistent changes in shape, size, shading, or orientation. Sometimes, even the smallest details can reveal the rule behind the sequence.
Focus on one attribute at a time. For example, check if the pattern involves movement, rotation, addition or subtraction of elements, or a change in color or direction.
Eliminate distractors. Most questions have one or two choices that are clearly out of pattern — remove them first to narrow down your options.
Visualize transformations. Practice imagining how shapes would look if rotated or mirrored. This improves your ability to handle spatial reasoning tasks quickly.
Manage your time. Non-verbal reasoning questions can be time-consuming if you overthink. If a pattern seems unclear after several seconds, make an educated guess and move on.
Practice regularly. The more you expose yourself to different types of non-verbal puzzles, the faster and more accurate you’ll become at spotting visual logic.
Final Reminder
In the actual DOST-SEI examination, the Non-Verbal Reasoning section is not about memorization but about recognition and logic. Stay calm, trust your instincts, and avoid rushing through the figures. Each question tests your ability to think visually and systematically — key skills for any aspiring DOST scholar.