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Putting Words Into Groups 1

In Putting Words into Groups quizzes, pupils sort words by shared features. Each set has a hidden link, and the challenge is to place a new word correctly.

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Fascinating Fact:

The ability to group words by meaning is linked to memory strength because the brain stores words in clusters.

In 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning, word grouping exercises help pupils practise logic and vocabulary. By spotting patterns in meaning, type, or attributes, they sharpen both memory and reasoning skills.

Key Terms

Category: A group of items with shared features, such as fruits or illnesses.
Synonym: A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another.
Attribute: A quality or feature that describes something, such as colour or size.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does Putting Words into Groups mean in 11 Plus?

It means sorting words into sets based on a shared theme or property, such as types of fruit, body parts, or synonyms.

How can I quickly spot the right group for a word?

Start by labelling each group with its theme, then match the new word to the label that best fits its meaning or type.

Why is grouping words useful for exams?

It improves logical thinking and vocabulary, helping pupils recognise links between words and boosting overall problem-solving skills.

For more guidance, read our parent guide on 11 Plus courses and materials .

Try These Related Quizzes

Example:
Below are four groups of words. All of those in the same group are connected in some way. Once you have worked out what the connection is between the words in each group, decide which group the test word goes in to.

Group A: Asthma, Influenza, Tuberculosis
Group B: Spotty, Freckled, Greasy
Group C: Fig, Apple, Grape
Group D: Trio, Quartet, Single

Which group does CLEAR belong in?

The words in Group A are all illnesses. Group B contains words which refer to the state of someone's skin. The words in Group C are all fruits. Group D’s words describe the number of things.
Someone’s skin could be described as ‘clear’ so it belongs in Group B

1 .

Group A: Dandelion, Nettle, Thistle
Group B: Paper, Pencil, Ink
Group C: Rose, Tulip, Daffodil
Group D: Train, Bus, Police

Which group does ORCHID belong in?

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

The words in Group A and Group C are all plants, however, those in Group A are weeds whilst gardeners prize the ones in Group C. They also prize ‘orchids’ so it ‘orchid’ belongs in Group C

2 .

Group A: Consecutive, Sequential, Successive
Group B: Fly, Hover, Glide
Group C: Fruit, Vegetables, Pulses
Group D: Ache, Throb, Agony

Which group does SORE belong in?

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

All of the words in group D are different ways to describe pain. ‘Sore’ also describes pain, so it belongs in group D. The words in Group B describe flight, so the word ‘soar’ would go in there

3 .

Group A: Carp, Trout, Shark
Group B: Tissue, Organ, Sinew
Group C: Bully, Hector, Harass
Group D: Snail, Limpet, Winkle

Which group does BADGER belong in?

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

A ‘badger’ is a kind of mammal, but it can also be a verb meaning ‘to pester or torment’. All of the words in Group C also mean the same, so ‘badger’ belongs in Group C

4 .

Group A: Lark, Thrush, Robin
Group B: Ram, Cow, Stallion
Group C: Diesel, Coal, Propane
Group D: Willow, Oak, Elm

Which group does YEW belong in?

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Willows, oaks and elms are all types of tree. ‘Yew’ is also a type of tree, so it belongs in Group D. A female sheep is spelt ‘ewe’

5 .

Group A: Lark, Thrush, Robin
Group B: Ram, Cow, Stallion
Group C: Diesel, Coal, Propane
Group D: Willow, Oak, Elm

Which group does PETREL belong in?

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

A ‘petrel’ is a type of bird (the fuel is spelt ‘petrol’). Larks, robins and thrushes are also types of bird, so ‘petrel’ belongs in Group A

6 .

Group A: Club, Green, Caddie
Group B: Rob, Burgle, Thieve
Group C: Coffee, Juice, Lemonade
Group D: Bronze, Brass, Pewter

Which group does STEAL belong in?

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

To take something illegally is to ‘steal’ it. Rob, burgle and thieve all involve ‘stealing’, so it belongs in Group B. Group D contains metal alloys and the word ‘steel’ would go in there

7 .

Group A: Club, Green, Caddie
Group B: Rob, Burgle, Thieve
Group C: Coffee, Juice, Lemonade
Group D: Bronze, Brass, Pewter

Which group does TEE belong in?

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Group A contains words to do with golf. A ‘tee’ is an item used by a golfer, so it belongs in Group A. Group C is made up of drinks and the word ‘tea’ would go in there

8 .

Group A: Consecutive, Sequential, Successive
Group B: Fly, Hover, Glide
Group C: Fruit, Vegetables, Pulses
Group D: Ache, Throb, Agony

Which group does CEREAL belong in?

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Group C is made up of different types of crops. ‘Cereal’ is another type of crop, so it belongs in Group C. ‘Serial’ is a synonym of the words in Group A

9 .

Group A: Carp, Trout, Shark
Group B: Tissue, Organ, Sinew
Group C: Bully, Hector, Harass
Group D: Snail, Limpet, Winkle

Which group does MUSCLE belong in?

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

‘Muscles’ are found in the body, along with organs, tissues and sinews. ‘Muscle’ belongs in Group B. All of the words in group D are edible molluscs, so the word ‘mussel’ would fit in there

10 .

Group A: Dandelion, Nettle, Thistle
Group B: Paper, Pencil, Ink
Group C: Rose, Tulip, Daffodil
Group D: Train, Bus, Police

Which group does STATIONERY belong in?

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

‘Stationery’ means office materials, like pens, paper, ink and so on, so the word ‘stationery’ belongs in Group B. There is a very similar word, ‘stationary’ which means ‘not moving’

Author: Stephen O'Hara and Ian Miles