11 Plus Verbal Reasoning

About 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning

Verbal Reasoning helps children practise the word and logic skills that often appear in UK 11 Plus entrance tests for grammar and independent schools. Our quizzes are written by teachers and designed for short, regular practice at home or in school.

Learners build confidence with common exam-style tasks such as anagrams, hidden words, synonyms and word building. Each quiz gives quick feedback, so children can spot patterns, fix misunderstandings and improve accuracy before working on speed.

For the official curriculum framework that underpins many KS2 English skills used in Verbal Reasoning practice, see GOV.UK: National curriculum guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning?

It is a set of word-based puzzles that test vocabulary, comprehension and logical thinking. Questions may ask children to find hidden words, choose the closest meaning, or build new words from given letters.

Which ages and year groups are these quizzes for?

They are most useful for KS2 pupils in Years 5-6 (ages 9-11), including children preparing for school entrance tests. They can also help confident Year 4 pupils who want a gentle introduction.

How often should my child practise?

Little and often works best. Try a few short quizzes each week, focusing on accuracy first. Once your child is consistently correct, start building speed to match timed test conditions.

Do these quizzes match real 11 Plus exam styles?

They use the most common Verbal Reasoning formats seen across UK providers. Regular practice helps children recognise question types quickly and stay calm when the wording looks unfamiliar.

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