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Verbal Reasoning Quiz - Following Instructions 3 (Questions)

In 11 Plus reasoning, following instructions carefully is vital. Pupils must read every step, stay focused, and complete tasks exactly as written to succeed.

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Fascinating Fact:

Some puzzles hide funny twists like telling you to ignore all the other instructions after you have already completed them.

In 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning, this skill checks how well pupils pay attention to detail. Careful reading helps avoid mistakes and ensures tasks are carried out correctly.

Key Terms

Detail: Small but important parts of the instructions that must be noticed.
Focus: Giving full attention to the task without distraction.
Accuracy: Completing a task exactly as required without errors.

For more insight, read our guide on what subjects are tested in the 11 Plus.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

Why is following instructions tested in 11 Plus exams?

It is tested because it shows whether pupils can stay focused, read carefully, and apply directions exactly — skills that matter in school and later life.

What mistakes do pupils often make with instructions?

Common mistakes include rushing, skipping key words, or assuming they know what to do without fully reading each step in the question.

How can pupils improve at following instructions?

They can improve by practising slowly, underlining important words, re-reading directions, and checking answers before moving on.

Try These Related Quizzes

Example:
Multiply the first figure by the sum of the last two:
8, 5, 4

Answer:
The sum of the last two digits is 9 (5 + 4 = 9). The answer is 9 x 8 = 72

1.

Multiply the first figure by the sum of the last two:
12, 8, 13

[ ]	1,248
[ ]	144
[ ]	252
[ ]	248

2.

Add the first figure to the product of the last two:
34, 6, 8

[ ]	82
[ ]	48
[ ]	56
[ ]	74

3.

Subtract the third figure from the quotient of the first two (the first figure is the dividend and the second is the divisor):
81, 9, 5

[ ]	5
[ ]	4
[ ]	-4
[ ]	-5

4.

Multiply the second figure by the sum of the first and last:
8, 11, 3

[ ]	264
[ ]	122
[ ]	242
[ ]	121

5.

Add the last figure to the product of the first two:
3, 14, 12

[ ]	29
[ ]	56
[ ]	36
[ ]	54

6.

Subtract the first figure from the quotient of the last two (the last figure is the dividend and the middle one is the divisor):
17, 8, 96

[ ]	5
[ ]	-5
[ ]	-4
[ ]	-3

7.

Multiply the last figure by the sum of the first two:
9, 8, 9

[ ]	81
[ ]	648
[ ]	153
[ ]	468

8.

Subtract the first figure from the product of the last two:
52, 4, 23

[ ]	40
[ ]	-25
[ ]	30
[ ]	50

9.

Add the first figure to the quotient of the last two (the middle figure is the dividend and the last is the divisor):
18, 36, 3

[ ]	30
[ ]	31
[ ]	29
[ ]	32

10.

Subtract the first figure from the second, then multiply your answer by the third:
27, 39, 12

[ ]	132
[ ]	-144
[ ]	-132
[ ]	144

Verbal Reasoning Quiz - Following Instructions 3 (Answers)

1.

Multiply the first figure by the sum of the last two:
12, 8, 13

[ ]	1,248
[ ]	144
[x]	252
[ ]	248

The sum of the last two digits is 21 (8 + 13 = 21). The answer is 12 x 21 = 252

2.

Add the first figure to the product of the last two:
34, 6, 8

[x]	82
[ ]	48
[ ]	56
[ ]	74

The product of the last two digits is 48 (6 x 8 = 48). The answer is 34 + 48 = 82

3.

Subtract the third figure from the quotient of the first two (the first figure is the dividend and the second is the divisor):
81, 9, 5

[ ]	5
[x]	4
[ ]	-4
[ ]	-5

The quotient of the first two figures is 9, if 81 is the dividend and 9 the divisor (81 ÷ 9 = 9). The answer is 9 - 5 = 4

4.

Multiply the second figure by the sum of the first and last:
8, 11, 3

[ ]	264
[ ]	122
[ ]	242
[x]	121

The sum of the first and last figures is 11 (8 + 3 = 11). The answer is 11 x 11 = 121

5.

Add the last figure to the product of the first two:
3, 14, 12

[ ]	29
[ ]	56
[ ]	36
[x]	54

The product of the first two figures is 42 (3 x 14 = 42). The answer is 42 + 12 = 54

6.

Subtract the first figure from the quotient of the last two (the last figure is the dividend and the middle one is the divisor):
17, 8, 96

[ ]	5
[x]	-5
[ ]	-4
[ ]	-3

The quotient of the last two figures is 12, if 96 is the dividend and 8 the divisor (96 ÷ 8 = 12). The answer is 12 - 17 = -5

7.

Multiply the last figure by the sum of the first two:
9, 8, 9

[ ]	81
[ ]	648
[x]	153
[ ]	468

The sum of the first two figures is 17 (9 + 8 = 17). The answer is 9 x 17 = 153

8.

Subtract the first figure from the product of the last two:
52, 4, 23

[x]	40
[ ]	-25
[ ]	30
[ ]	50

The product of the last two figures is 92 (4 x 23 = 92). The answer is 92 - 52 = 40

9.

Add the first figure to the quotient of the last two (the middle figure is the dividend and the last is the divisor):
18, 36, 3

[x]	30
[ ]	31
[ ]	29
[ ]	32

The quotient of the last two figures is 12, if 36 is the dividend and 3 the divisor (36 ÷ 3 = 12). The answer is 18 + 12 = 30

10.

Subtract the first figure from the second, then multiply your answer by the third:
27, 39, 12

[ ]	132
[ ]	-144
[ ]	-132
[x]	144

The second figure minus the first is 12 (39 - 27 = 12). The answer is 12 x 12 = 144