Every question here is written by Prism in the style of the tests. None is copied from a real paper, and a fresh one is drawn each time a child practises.
From foundation to exam standard
Two questions at each level. Tap an option to check it.
Foundation where a child in Year 3 or 4 starts
Question 1Aim for about 35 seconds
Which word can go after “for” to make a new word?
Show the worked answer
Answer: E, get
How to work it out
for + get = forget.
Say each option after “for” and check it makes a real word.
Why the other options are wrong
A (bow): “forbow” is not a real word, so “bow” cannot follow “for”. “forget” is.
B (bag): “forbag” is not a real word, so “bag” cannot follow “for”. “forget” is.
C (den): “forden” is not a real word, so “den” cannot follow “for”. “forget” is.
D (nap): “fornap” is not a real word, so “nap” cannot follow “for”. “forget” is.
Question 2Aim for about 35 seconds
Which word can go after “butter” to make a new word?
Show the worked answer
Answer: E, fly
How to work it out
butter + fly = butterfly.
Say each option after “butter” and check it makes a real word.
Why the other options are wrong
A (shell): “buttershell” is not a real word, so “shell” cannot follow “butter”. “butterfly” is.
B (pet): “butterpet” is not a real word, so “pet” cannot follow “butter”. “butterfly” is.
C (flower): “butterflower” is not a real word, so “flower” cannot follow “butter”. “butterfly” is.
D (comb): “buttercomb” is not a real word, so “comb” cannot follow “butter”. “butterfly” is.
Standard the 11 Plus standard, Year 5
Question 3Aim for about 35 seconds
Which word can go after “ten” to make a new word?
Show the worked answer
Answer: B, ant
How to work it out
ten + ant = tenant.
Say each option after “ten” and check it makes a real word.
Why the other options are wrong
A (cake): “tencake” is not a real word, so “cake” cannot follow “ten”. “tenant” is.
C (nap): “tennap” is not a real word, so “nap” cannot follow “ten”. “tenant” is.
D (age): “tenage” is not a real word, so “age” cannot follow “ten”. “tenant” is.
E (brush): “tenbrush” is not a real word, so “brush” cannot follow “ten”. “tenant” is.
Question 4Aim for about 35 seconds
Which word can go after “pan” to make a new word?
Show the worked answer
Answer: D, cake
How to work it out
pan + cake = pancake.
Say each option after “pan” and check it makes a real word.
Why the other options are wrong
A (room): “panroom” is not a real word, so “room” cannot follow “pan”. “pancake” is.
B (coat): “pancoat” is not a real word, so “coat” cannot follow “pan”. “pancake” is.
C (pet): “panpet” is not a real word, so “pet” cannot follow “pan”. “pancake” is.
E (work): “panwork” is not a real word, so “work” cannot follow “pan”. “pancake” is.
Exam standard what the papers ask in Year 6
Question 5Aim for about 35 seconds
Which word can go after “for” to make a new word?
Show the worked answer
Answer: E, get
How to work it out
for + get = forget.
Say each option after “for” and check it makes a real word.
Why the other options are wrong
A (ant): “forant” is not a real word, so “ant” cannot follow “for”. “forget” is.
B (bow): “forbow” is not a real word, so “bow” cannot follow “for”. “forget” is.
C (man): “forman” is not a real word, so “man” cannot follow “for”. “forget” is.
D (light): “forlight” is not a real word, so “light” cannot follow “for”. “forget” is.
Question 6Aim for about 35 seconds
Which word can go after “kid” to make a new word?
Show the worked answer
Answer: B, nap
How to work it out
kid + nap = kidnap.
Say each option after “kid” and check it makes a real word.
Why the other options are wrong
A (age): “kidage” is not a real word, so “age” cannot follow “kid”. “kidnap” is.
C (cake): “kidcake” is not a real word, so “cake” cannot follow “kid”. “kidnap” is.
D (bow): “kidbow” is not a real word, so “bow” cannot follow “kid”. “kidnap” is.
E (case): “kidcase” is not a real word, so “case” cannot follow “kid”. “kidnap” is.
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