11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers

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Think Like an Examiner: Ace Verbal Reasoning

There are four books in the English Practice Papers series. Each one contains four comprehensive practice tests designed to help students develop the skills and confidence needed to excel in the 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning test. Our practice papers are designed for all 11 Plus students, whether they are taking the GL Assessment, CEM, or individual school tests.

Each test is carefully crafted to reflect the format, content, and level of difficulty typically encountered in the 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning test. The questions align with Level 4–5 of the National Curriculum and cover the majority of the Key Stage 2 (KS2) curriculum, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the challenges they will face.

The book includes

  • Four full-length practice tests, each comprising of 80 questions.
  •  A complete set of answers at the end of the book, with explanations and marking guidance to help you assess your child’s performance.

By working through these papers, your child will:

  • Gain familiarity with the format and question types of the 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning test.
  • Develop essential skills in thinking logically, understanding and analysing language, and solving problems involving knowledge of vocabulary, word patterns and symbols.
  • Build confidence and improve their time management under exam conditions.
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Mrs. Patel, Parent (GL Assessment)

     

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My daughter was struggling with time management in her English comprehension papers, but these practice tests were a game-changer. The questions mirrored real exam formats, and the detailed answer explanations helped her understand her mistakes. She gained so much confidence - and just secured a place at our first-choice grammar school! Highly recommend.

Mr. Thompson, Parent & Tutor (CEM & Independent School Tests)

     

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As a tutor, I’ve used many 11+ resources, but Nova House’s English Practice Papers stand out. The comprehension texts are engaging, and the writing prompts are perfectly pitched for selective exams. The marking guidance was especially helpful for pinpointing areas to improve. My son’s writing improved dramatically in just a few weeks!

Dr. Khan, Parent (ISEB Pre-test)

     

A Must-Have for 11+ Prep

We tried several books before finding this series, and these were by far the most effective. The difficulty level was just right - challenging but not discouraging. The variety of question types covered everything my son encountered in his actual exam. The creative writing section was particularly strong, with clear examples of high-scoring responses. Worth every penny!

Mrs. O’Connor, Parent (Mixed Exam Board Preparation)

     

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My child was nervous about the English paper, but after completing all four practice tests, she walked into the exam feeling prepared. The papers are well-paced, and the answers include tips we hadn’t seen elsewhere (like how to decode tricky vocabulary questions). She scored in the top 10% - thank you!

Explore our full series of 11 Plus Practice books

11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers

11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers

11 Plus Mathematics Practice Papers
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