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Thomas International Test

Name: Thomas International Practice Tests
Brand: Practice Aptitude Tests
Rating: 4.7 (75 reviews)

The PPA behavioural profile, the GIA speed test and its five sections, and the HPTI and TEIQue questionnaires. What each one asks, how long you get, why speed counts on the GIA and honesty on the rest, and what the employer sees at the end.

45 questions
5 minutes
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Thomas GIA Reasoning: Test 1

The Thomas GIA is five short tests taken in one sitting, each timed separately at between two and five minutes, inside a session Thomas put at 30 to 45 minutes. This is the Reasoning section, and its items follow the three forms Thomas’s own example booklet works through: a direct comparison, one flipped to the opposite word, and one built on a negative. The real section keeps serving questions until its clock stops, so how many you see depends on how fast you work; this test is a fixed set against the same kind of clock.

Each question gives you one sentence comparing two people, then asks a question about it. Work as quickly and accurately as you can: for example, if Anna is taller than Carl, then Carl is the shorter of the two. In the real Thomas GIA the sentence disappears from the screen before the question appears, so read each sentence, look away from it, and then answer. The real Thomas GIA scores speed as well as accuracy and takes marks off for a wrong answer, so guessing is not free. You are not expected to finish. Thomas International now also call this assessment the Aptitude assessment.

Question 1 of 45

Vince is stronger than Ellis. Who is stronger?
1. Ellis
2. Vince
Show the answer

Answer: B. Vince

The sentence says Vince is stronger than Ellis, and the question asks for the same word, so it is answered straight from the sentence.
Question 2 of 45

Ursula is kinder than Yusuf. Who is kinder?
1. Yusuf
2. Ursula
Show the answer

Answer: B. Ursula

The sentence says Ursula is kinder than Yusuf, and the question asks for the same word, so it is answered straight from the sentence.
Question 3 of 45

Laura is older than Wanda. Who is older?
1. Wanda
2. Laura
Show the answer

Answer: B. Laura

The sentence says Laura is older than Wanda, and the question asks for the same word, so it is answered straight from the sentence.
Question 4 of 45

Zara is harsher than Ursula. Who is harsher?
1. Ursula
2. Zara
Show the answer

Answer: B. Zara

The sentence says Zara is harsher than Ursula, and the question asks for the same word, so it is answered straight from the sentence.
Question 5 of 45

Tessa is taller than Sam. Who is taller?
1. Tessa
2. Sam
Show the answer

Answer: A. Tessa

The sentence says Tessa is taller than Sam, and the question asks for the same word, so it is answered straight from the sentence.
Question 6 of 45

Ursula is faster than Anna. Who is faster?
1. Anna
2. Ursula
Show the answer

Answer: B. Ursula

The sentence says Ursula is faster than Anna, and the question asks for the same word, so it is answered straight from the sentence.
Question 7 of 45

Paula is heavier than Hugh. Who is heavier?
1. Paula
2. Hugh
Show the answer

Answer: A. Paula

The sentence says Paula is heavier than Hugh, and the question asks for the same word, so it is answered straight from the sentence.
Question 8 of 45

Carl is slower than Keith. Who is slower?
1. Carl
2. Keith
Show the answer

Answer: A. Carl

The sentence says Carl is slower than Keith, and the question asks for the same word, so it is answered straight from the sentence.
Question 9 of 45

Ursula is poorer than Zara. Who is poorer?
1. Zara
2. Ursula
Show the answer

Answer: B. Ursula

The sentence says Ursula is poorer than Zara, and the question asks for the same word, so it is answered straight from the sentence.
Question 10 of 45

Ursula is tidier than Owen. Who is tidier?
1. Owen
2. Ursula
Show the answer

Answer: B. Ursula

The sentence says Ursula is tidier than Owen, and the question asks for the same word, so it is answered straight from the sentence.
Question 11 of 45

Paula is cheerier than Dawn. Who is cheerier?
1. Dawn
2. Paula
Show the answer

Answer: B. Paula

The sentence says Paula is cheerier than Dawn, and the question asks for the same word, so it is answered straight from the sentence.
Question 12 of 45

Anna is brighter than Rosa. Who is brighter?
1. Anna
2. Rosa
Show the answer

Answer: A. Anna

The sentence says Anna is brighter than Rosa, and the question asks for the same word, so it is answered straight from the sentence.
Question 13 of 45

Gail is gentler than Anna. Who is gentler?
1. Anna
2. Gail
Show the answer

Answer: B. Gail

The sentence says Gail is gentler than Anna, and the question asks for the same word, so it is answered straight from the sentence.
Question 14 of 45

Hugh is louder than Yusuf. Who is louder?
1. Hugh
2. Yusuf
Show the answer

Answer: A. Hugh

The sentence says Hugh is louder than Yusuf, and the question asks for the same word, so it is answered straight from the sentence.
Question 15 of 45

Dawn is politer than Mark. Who is politer?
1. Dawn
2. Mark
Show the answer

Answer: A. Dawn

The sentence says Dawn is politer than Mark, and the question asks for the same word, so it is answered straight from the sentence.
Question 16 of 45

Gail is messier than Yusuf. Who is tidier?
1. Gail
2. Yusuf
Show the answer

Answer: B. Yusuf

The sentence says Gail is messier than Yusuf. The question asks for tidier, the opposite, so it is the other person of the two.
Question 17 of 45

Zara is politer than Yusuf. Who is ruder?
1. Zara
2. Yusuf
Show the answer

Answer: B. Yusuf

The sentence says Zara is politer than Yusuf. The question asks for ruder, the opposite, so it is the other person of the two.
Question 18 of 45

Yusuf is happier than Anna. Who is sadder?
1. Anna
2. Yusuf
Show the answer

Answer: A. Anna

The sentence says Yusuf is happier than Anna. The question asks for sadder, the opposite, so it is the other person of the two.
Question 19 of 45

Carl is cheerier than Wanda. Who is gloomier?
1. Wanda
2. Carl
Show the answer

Answer: A. Wanda

The sentence says Carl is cheerier than Wanda. The question asks for gloomier, the opposite, so it is the other person of the two.
Question 20 of 45

Rosa is shyer than Sam. Who is bolder?
1. Sam
2. Rosa
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Answer: A. Sam

The sentence says Rosa is shyer than Sam. The question asks for bolder, the opposite, so it is the other person of the two.
Question 21 of 45

Laura is bolder than Ivan. Who is shyer?
1. Ivan
2. Laura
Show the answer

Answer: A. Ivan

The sentence says Laura is bolder than Ivan. The question asks for shyer, the opposite, so it is the other person of the two.
Question 22 of 45

Rosa is rougher than Paula. Who is gentler?
1. Paula
2. Rosa
Show the answer

Answer: A. Paula

The sentence says Rosa is rougher than Paula. The question asks for gentler, the opposite, so it is the other person of the two.
Question 23 of 45

Vince is ruder than Carl. Who is politer?
1. Carl
2. Vince
Show the answer

Answer: A. Carl

The sentence says Vince is ruder than Carl. The question asks for politer, the opposite, so it is the other person of the two.
Question 24 of 45

Gail is shakier than Sam. Who is steadier?
1. Gail
2. Sam
Show the answer

Answer: B. Sam

The sentence says Gail is shakier than Sam. The question asks for steadier, the opposite, so it is the other person of the two.
Question 25 of 45

Keith is younger than Gail. Who is older?
1. Gail
2. Keith
Show the answer

Answer: A. Gail

The sentence says Keith is younger than Gail. The question asks for older, the opposite, so it is the other person of the two.
Question 26 of 45

Frank is fitter than Owen. Who is frailer?
1. Frank
2. Owen
Show the answer

Answer: B. Owen

The sentence says Frank is fitter than Owen. The question asks for frailer, the opposite, so it is the other person of the two.
Question 27 of 45

Mark is frailer than Hugh. Who is fitter?
1. Mark
2. Hugh
Show the answer

Answer: B. Hugh

The sentence says Mark is frailer than Hugh. The question asks for fitter, the opposite, so it is the other person of the two.
Question 28 of 45

Sam is older than Quinn. Who is younger?
1. Quinn
2. Sam
Show the answer

Answer: A. Quinn

The sentence says Sam is older than Quinn. The question asks for younger, the opposite, so it is the other person of the two.
Question 29 of 45

Sam is stronger than Quinn. Who is weaker?
1. Quinn
2. Sam
Show the answer

Answer: A. Quinn

The sentence says Sam is stronger than Quinn. The question asks for weaker, the opposite, so it is the other person of the two.
Question 30 of 45

Keith is gentler than Zara. Who is rougher?
1. Zara
2. Keith
Show the answer

Answer: A. Zara

The sentence says Keith is gentler than Zara. The question asks for rougher, the opposite, so it is the other person of the two.
Question 31 of 45

Paula is not as gloomy as Dawn. Who is cheerier?
1. Paula
2. Dawn
Show the answer

Answer: A. Paula

Not as gloomy as means less gloomy, so Dawn is the gloomier of the two and Paula is the cheerier.
Question 32 of 45

Zara is not as harsh as Dawn. Who is kinder?
1. Zara
2. Dawn
Show the answer

Answer: A. Zara

Not as harsh as means less harsh, so Dawn is the harsher of the two and Zara is the kinder.
Question 33 of 45

Wanda is not as young as Ellis. Who is older?
1. Wanda
2. Ellis
Show the answer

Answer: A. Wanda

Not as young as means less young, so Ellis is the younger of the two and Wanda is the older.
Question 34 of 45

Mark is not as shaky as Anna. Who is steadier?
1. Anna
2. Mark
Show the answer

Answer: B. Mark

Not as shaky as means less shaky, so Anna is the shakier of the two and Mark is the steadier.
Question 35 of 45

Wanda is not as rude as Hugh. Who is politer?
1. Hugh
2. Wanda
Show the answer

Answer: B. Wanda

Not as rude as means less rude, so Hugh is the ruder of the two and Wanda is the politer.
Question 36 of 45

Tessa is not as bold as Wanda. Who is shyer?
1. Tessa
2. Wanda
Show the answer

Answer: A. Tessa

Not as bold as means less bold, so Wanda is the bolder of the two and Tessa is the shyer.
Question 37 of 45

Vince is not as happy as Jane. Who is sadder?
1. Jane
2. Vince
Show the answer

Answer: B. Vince

Not as happy as means less happy, so Jane is the happier of the two and Vince is the sadder.
Question 38 of 45

Tessa is not as sad as Gail. Who is happier?
1. Gail
2. Tessa
Show the answer

Answer: B. Tessa

Not as sad as means less sad, so Gail is the sadder of the two and Tessa is the happier.
Question 39 of 45

Ellis is not as loud as Frank. Who is quieter?
1. Ellis
2. Frank
Show the answer

Answer: A. Ellis

Not as loud as means less loud, so Frank is the louder of the two and Ellis is the quieter.
Question 40 of 45

Keith is not as tidy as Quinn. Who is messier?
1. Quinn
2. Keith
Show the answer

Answer: B. Keith

Not as tidy as means less tidy, so Quinn is the tidier of the two and Keith is the messier.
Question 41 of 45

Rosa is not as steady as Ellis. Who is shakier?
1. Rosa
2. Ellis
Show the answer

Answer: A. Rosa

Not as steady as means less steady, so Ellis is the steadier of the two and Rosa is the shakier.
Question 42 of 45

Owen is not as kind as Mark. Who is harsher?
1. Mark
2. Owen
Show the answer

Answer: B. Owen

Not as kind as means less kind, so Mark is the kinder of the two and Owen is the harsher.
Question 43 of 45

Ellis is not as messy as Tessa. Who is tidier?
1. Tessa
2. Ellis
Show the answer

Answer: B. Ellis

Not as messy as means less messy, so Tessa is the messier of the two and Ellis is the tidier.
Question 44 of 45

Tessa is not as frail as Rosa. Who is fitter?
1. Tessa
2. Rosa
Show the answer

Answer: A. Tessa

Not as frail as means less frail, so Rosa is the frailer of the two and Tessa is the fitter.
Question 45 of 45

Jane is not as fast as Hugh. Who is slower?
1. Hugh
2. Jane
Show the answer

Answer: B. Jane

Not as fast as means less fast, so Hugh is the faster of the two and Jane is the slower.

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What is a Thomas International test?

A Thomas test is a workplace psychometric test from Thomas, the UK company formerly known as Thomas International. The two best known are the PPA behavioural profile, a DISC based questionnaire of 24 forced choice question sets taking about eight minutes, and the GIA aptitude test, a speed based measure of reasoning, perception and number and word skills lasting 30 to 45 minutes overall. Personality and emotional intelligence questionnaires round out the range.

Which Thomas International test you sit depends on the employer and the role: an entry-level position will not be given the same assessment as a graduate or managerial one.

How a Thomas International test works

Four things to know before you sit one. Timings and difficulty vary with the level of the role.

FormatOne speed test, three questionnaires: The GIA is a timed multiple-choice test. The PPA asks you to pick the most and least descriptive of four words, 24 times over; the HPTI and TEIQue ask you to rate statements.
PaceEight minutes or forty: The PPA takes about eight minutes and is not timed against you. The GIA is, with five short sections in 30 to 45 minutes including instructions, and speed is part of the score.
DifficultySpeed on the GIA, honesty on the rest: GIA questions are simple; the difficulty is answering many of them quickly and accurately. The questionnaires have no right answers, and inconsistent answers show.
ScoringA profile, not a mark: The GIA becomes a percentile against a comparison group. The PPA, HPTI and TEIQue become a profile of working style that the employer reads against the role.

Thomas International: assessment names, formats and timings

Match the name in your invitation to the assessment below. Timings marked “approx.” are completion estimates; other published durations are limits for the named version.

Named Thomas International assessments
Assessment	What it measures	Questions	Timing
PPA (Personal Profile Analysis)	DISC working style, from 24 sets of four adjectives	24 sets	Untimed; approx. 8 min
GIA (General Intelligence Assessment)	Perceptual speed, reasoning, number speed and accuracy, spatial visualisation, word meaning	Five timed sections	2 to 5 min per section; allow 30 to 45 min total
HPTI (High Potential Trait Indicator)	Six leadership traits, from conscientiousness to competitiveness	78 statements	Untimed; approx. 8 to 10 min
TEIQue (Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire)	How you handle your own and other people's emotions	Varies by version	Untimed

Counts and timings vary by role level and by the version an employer licences. Check the instructions on the screen before you start. Facts checked 11 September 2026.

PPA, HPTI and emotional intelligence questionnaires are untimed. GIA’s total includes instructions and practice, with separate timed sub-tests.

Official sources for assessment names and timings

What Thomas International assessment formats look like

A visual guide to the skills and response formats covered on this page. Your invitation tells you which assessments to prepare for.

Illustrations by Practice Aptitude Tests · not official test screenshots

Illustrative example

Find the difference

OriginalAB–4729CopyAB–4792

The last two digits have swapped.

GIA

Short timed tasks measure how quickly and accurately you process information.

Illustrative example

Most like you / least like you

Outgoing

Careful

Patient

Decisive

PPA

Choose the words most and least like your behaviour at work.

Illustrative example

“I enjoy exploring new ideas.”

1234567

DisagreeAgree

A preference, not a right answer.

HPTI

Rate your agreement with statements about your personality on a seven-point scale.

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How our test takers score

Results from every test in our Thomas International pack, past and present.

126,944completed sittings · 2026 edition

Key findingThomas International test takers gain 7 points by their fifth practice test.

Average score64%Half scored 69% or more

Top quarter scored83%+The 75th percentile

Full marks1 in 12of sittings scored 100%

Gain from practice+7 ptsFirst test to fifth test

How scores spread

34% scored 80% or more, and 18% scored under 40%.

Share of sittings in each score band.

Practice pays

Regular practisers went from 66% on their first test to 73% on their fifth.

3,894 people who took five or more tests.

Does speed help?

Speed makes little difference here.

Quickest quarter66%

Slowest quarter64%

Typical pace: 47 seconds a question.

Source: Practice Aptitude Tests · 126,944 completed sittings · 2026 edition, 14 October 2026

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