11 Plus

Verbal Reasoning

There are 21 types of Verbal Reasoning questions set by GL Assessment for the 11 Plus.  We will cover all techniques in detail in theory and practise.

01 – INSERT A LETTER

02 – RELATED WORDS

03 – WORD-LETTER CODES

04 – CLOSEST MEANING

05 – HIDDEN WORD E

06 – MISSING WORD F

07 – LETTERS FOR NUMBERS

08 – MOVE A LETTER

09 – LETTER SERIES L

10 – WORD CONNECTIONS

11 – NUMBER SERIES

12 – COMPOUND WORDS

13 – MAKE A WORD  R

14 – LETTER CONNECTIONS

15 – READING INFORMATION

16 – OPPOSITE MEANING

17 – COMPLETE THE SUM

18 – RELATED NUMBERS

19 – WORD-NUMBER CODES

20 – COMPLETE THE WORD

21 – SAME MEANING

Non – Verbal Reasoning

11 plus Non-verbal reasoning questions (NVR) are designed to test a child’s ability to work out problems regardless of their knowledge of English. The questions use abstract figures, which require the child to work out similarities in sequences of shapes or codes.

To be successful in a non-verbal reasoning test a child will need to:

• Be able to see how objects relate to each other
• Apply logical deduction skills
• Understand maths concepts such as symmetry and rotation

Each question will usually have a sequence of 3 – 5 shapes and the child is required to find the shape that best completes the sequence.

There are numerous elements in each non-verbal reasoning question types such as the outline shape, the fill, the direction of the shape. The shape may rotate, be inverted, have different layers, increase or decrease in size. Some also require basic counting skills.

11 Plus Vocabulary

Vocabulary and spelling are essential elements of the 11 Plus tests. Vocabulary is useful for the Verbal Reasoning and English elements of the paper.  At Adnan Khan Tutoring we make sure students cover a breadth of vocabulary through vocabulary lists, flashcards, test papers and vocabulary books. Students are always encouraged to learn new words and meanings through various exercises.