11 Plus puzzles
One original question at a time, in the style of the 11 Plus. Each one is on our videos with ten seconds to think; the answer, the working and why each wrong option tempts are here.
How to use them
- Let your child answer first. Then tap their choice to check it.
- Read why the wrong options tempt. Ask your child which one they nearly picked, and why it is wrong.
- Practise the same kind again. Every puzzle links to five more of its kind, with answers.
All the puzzles
- Puzzle 1Maths: Fractions
- Puzzle 2Verbal Reasoning: Words with two meanings
- Puzzle 3Non-Verbal Reasoning: Paper folding
- Puzzle 4English: Spelling
- Puzzle 5Maths: Time, measures & speed
- Puzzle 6Verbal Reasoning: Word and alphabet skills
- Puzzle 7Non-Verbal Reasoning: Odd one out
- Puzzle 8Maths: Algebra
- Puzzle 9Verbal Reasoning: Number series
- Puzzle 10English: Vocabulary
- Puzzle 11Non-Verbal Reasoning: Matrices
- Puzzle 12Maths: Fractions
- Puzzle 13Verbal Reasoning: Compound words
- Puzzle 14Maths: Percentages & decimals
- Puzzle 15Non-Verbal Reasoning: Hidden shapes
- Puzzle 16English: Punctuation
- Puzzle 17Maths: Puzzles & problem solving
- Puzzle 18Verbal Reasoning: Word and alphabet skills
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Find out where your child stands today
Practise straight away at your child’s school year in maths and English, with verbal and non-verbal reasoning for the 11 Plus, and every answer explained. A free check, whenever you like, shows what to practise next and builds a weekly plan, for their year or for your target schools. Parents follow progress free.
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