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Free 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Questions
11 Plus Verbal Reasoning — What's Tested
Verbal reasoning tests assess a child's ability to think logically about words and language:
- Codes: cracking letter and number substitution patterns
- Analogies: identifying relationships between pairs of words
- Odd one out: finding the word that doesn't belong in a group
- Word meanings: synonyms, antonyms, and completing word relationships
How YearWise VR Practice Works
Our verbal reasoning questions cover all the standard 11+ VR question types:
- 27 distinct question types covering the full GL Assessment VR specification
- Progressive difficulty — start easy and build confidence before tackling harder problems
- Timed practice to build the speed needed for the real exam
- Detailed explanations that teach the strategy behind each question type
Key VR Question Types
The most common verbal reasoning question types on the 11+ include:
- Letter sequences and number sequences with hidden patterns
- Compound words, hidden words and word-within-a-word problems
- Analogies and word connections requiring strong vocabulary
- Logical deduction: drawing conclusions from short passages of information
How YearWise 11+ Practice Works
YearWise generates exam-specific 11+ questions calibrated to real grammar school entrance tests — GL, CSSE and more. Practise with timed mock papers, track progress across Maths, English, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, and use free area guides covering 25+ regions. Free to start, no account needed.