11+ Entrance Examination (GL Assessment) — Questions and Answers

Question 1: Read: 'I must have walked a million miles today!' This is an example of:

Irony
Understatement
Litotes
Hyperbole (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Hyperbole

Hyperbole is deliberate exaggeration for emphasis. Walking 'a million miles' is an exaggeration to emphasise how tired the speaker feels.

Question 2: Which punctuation mark should end an exclamatory sentence?

Comma
Exclamation mark (Correct answer)
Full stop
Question mark

Correct answer: Exclamation mark

An exclamation mark is placed at the end of exclamatory sentences to show strong emotion or emphasis.

Question 3: Find the word that has a similar meaning to both words outside the brackets: PART (______) POSITION

Job
Role (Correct answer)
Place
Section

Correct answer: Role

Role can mean a part (in a play) and also a position (in a company). It connects both meanings.

Question 4: Which sentence uses the words 'practise' and 'practice' correctly according to British English rules?

To get better at the piano, you must practise every day, as practice makes perfect. (Correct answer)
It is good practise to get lots of practice before the exam.
The doctor's practise is very busy, so I will have to practice my patience.
To get better at the piano, you must practice every day, as practise makes perfect.

Correct answer: To get better at the piano, you must practise every day, as practice makes perfect.

In British English, 'practise' (with an 's') is the verb (the doing word), and 'practice' (with a 'c') is the noun (the thing). You 'practise' the piano, and the repetition is called 'practice'.

Question 5: Identify the compound sentence:

The rain fell heavily, and the wind blew fiercely. (Correct answer)
The rain fell heavily.
When the rain fell, we went inside.
The heavily falling rain.

Correct answer: The rain fell heavily, and the wind blew fiercely.

A compound sentence joins two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction ('and'). Both parts could stand alone as sentences.

Question 6: What is the effect of short sentences in a tense scene?

They confuse the reader
They create a sense of urgency (Correct answer)
They provide detailed description
They slow the pace down

Correct answer: They create a sense of urgency

Short sentences quicken the pace of reading, creating tension and urgency. They mirror the rapid heartbeat or quick actions in a tense moment.

Question 7: In a bag, the probability of picking a red marble is 0.3. If there are 50 marbles, how many are NOT red?

30
15
45
35 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 35

Red marbles = 0.3 × 50 = 15. Not red = 50 - 15 = 35.

Question 8: A 3x3 grid contains cells with a number of black dots. The top row contains cells with 3, 8, and 1 dot respectively. The middle row contains cells with 4, 2, and 6 dots. The bottom row contains cells with 5, 2, and a missing cell. The number of dots in each row adds up to the same total. Which option completes the grid?

A cell with 3 dots
A cell with 6 dots
A cell with 4 dots
A cell with 5 dots (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A cell with 5 dots

The logic in this matrix is mathematical. First, determine the total number of dots for the completed rows. The top row has 3 + 8 + 1 = 12 dots. The middle row has 4 + 2 + 6 = 12 dots. Since the rule is that each row sums to the same total, the bottom row must also sum to 12. The first two cells of the bottom row have 5 + 2 = 7 dots. Therefore, the missing cell must contain 12 - 7 = 5 dots.

Question 9: A cone is viewed from directly above. What shape do you see?

Circle
Semi-circle
Circle with a dot in the centre (Correct answer)
Triangle

Correct answer: Circle with a dot in the centre

Looking at a cone from directly above, you see the circular base with the apex (point) visible as a dot in the centre.

Question 10: A number is doubled, then 7 is subtracted. The result is 29. What was the original number?

18 (Correct answer)
22
11
15

Correct answer: 18

2x - 7 = 29. 2x = 36. x = 18.

Question 11: Which sentence uses a conjunction correctly?

She went to the shop, but she forgot her money. (Correct answer)
But she went to the shop forgot her money.
She went but to the shop she forgot.
She went to the shop, but forgot her.

Correct answer: She went to the shop, but she forgot her money.

Option A correctly uses 'but' to join two complete, contrasting clauses with proper grammar.

Question 12: A square is rotated 90 degrees clockwise. A circle inside it is in the top-left corner. Where is the circle now?

Bottom-left
Bottom-right
Top-left
Top-right (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Top-right

When a square is rotated 90 degrees clockwise, the top-left position moves to the top-right position.

Question 13: What are the coordinates of the midpoint between (2, 8) and (10, 4)?

(6, 6) (Correct answer)
(6, 4)
(5, 7)
(8, 6)

Correct answer: (6, 6)

Midpoint = ((2+10)/2, (8+4)/2) = (12/2, 12/2) = (6, 6).

Question 14: Last year, a train ticket cost £60. This year, the price has increased by 15%. What is the new price of the train ticket?

£72.50
£60.15
£69.00 (Correct answer)
£75.00

Correct answer: £69.00

To find the price increase, we need to calculate 15% of £60. A good way to do this is to find 10% and 5%. 10% of £60 is £6. 5% is half of 10%, so 5% of £60 is £3. The total increase is 10% + 5% = £6 + £3 = £9. The new price is the original price plus the increase: £60 + £9 = £69.00.

Question 15: Read: 'Although it was raining heavily, Sarah decided to walk to the shops.' What type of clause is 'Although it was raining heavily'?

Noun clause
Relative clause
Subordinate clause (Correct answer)
Main clause

Correct answer: Subordinate clause

This is a subordinate clause because it begins with 'although' (a subordinating conjunction) and cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

Question 16: A coat costs £85 and is reduced by 20% in a sale. What is the sale price?

£68 (Correct answer)
£65
£17
£72

Correct answer: £68

20% of £85 = £17. Sale price = £85 - £17 = £68.

Question 17: Which sentence uses a colon correctly?

I need, eggs: milk and bread.
I: need eggs milk and bread.
I need the following items: eggs, milk, and bread. (Correct answer)
I need: eggs, milk, bread.

Correct answer: I need the following items: eggs, milk, and bread.

A colon is used after a complete clause to introduce a list. 'I need the following items' is a complete clause, making this usage correct.

Question 18: A 3x3 grid is presented. The top row contains: [A square with a small black circle in the top-left corner], [A square with a small black circle in the top-right corner], [A square with a small black circle in the bottom-right corner]. The middle row contains: [A triangle with a small black circle in the top-left corner], [A triangle with a small black circle in the top-right corner], [A triangle with a small black circle in the bottom-right corner]. The bottom row contains: [A circle with a small black circle in the top-left corner], [A circle with a small black circle in the top-right corner], [A missing square]. Which of the options below completes the grid?

A circle with a small black circle in the bottom-left corner
A triangle with a small black circle in the bottom-left corner
A square with a small black circle in the bottom-right corner
A circle with a small black circle in the bottom-right corner (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A circle with a small black circle in the bottom-right corner

The logic of the matrix operates both horizontally and vertically. Each row features the same main shape (square, triangle, circle). Each column features the same position for the small black circle (top-left, top-right, bottom-right). Therefore, the missing square must contain the shape from its row (a circle) and the small circle position from its column (bottom-right).

Question 19: Which sentence correctly uses inverted commas (speech marks) for direct speech?

"I'm really excited", said Ben, "for the trip tomorrow".
The teacher announced "We are going to the museum."
"What time is the school play?" asked my mum. (Correct answer)
"Don't forget your coat, said Dad."

Correct answer: "What time is the school play?" asked my mum.

The question mark must be placed inside the closing inverted comma because it is part of the speech. The other options are incorrect: a comma is needed after 'excited', a comma is missing before the speech in the third option, and the reporting clause ('said Dad') should not be inside the speech marks.

Question 20: Which sentence demonstrates correct use of the subjunctive mood?

If I was rich, I would travel.
If I be rich, I would travel.
If I am rich, I would travel.
If I were rich, I would travel. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: If I were rich, I would travel.

The subjunctive mood uses 'were' instead of 'was' for hypothetical situations. 'If I were rich' is correct because being rich is hypothetical.

Question 21: In a fold-and-punch question, a square piece of paper is folded in half vertically, then a hole is punched in the top-right corner. When unfolded, where are the holes?

Top-right and bottom-right
Top-right only
Top-left and top-right (Correct answer)
Bottom-right only

Correct answer: Top-left and top-right

When folded vertically in half, the right side folds onto the left. A hole punched in the top-right goes through both layers, creating holes in both the top-left and top-right when unfolded.

Question 22: In a visual analogy, a full glass relates to an empty glass. A closed book relates to what?

A blank page
An open book (Correct answer)
A bookshelf
A torn book

Correct answer: An open book

The relationship is between opposite states: full/empty, closed/open. A closed book relates to an open book.

Question 23: A recipe for 4 people needs 300g of flour. How much flour is needed for 10 people?

600g
800g
750g (Correct answer)
700g

Correct answer: 750g

For 1 person: 300 ÷ 4 = 75g. For 10 people: 75 × 10 = 750g.

Question 24: A 3×3 grid has a pattern: the diagonal from top-left to bottom-right is filled with stars. All other cells are empty. If the grid is rotated 90 degrees clockwise, which diagonal now has stars?

Top-left to bottom-right (same)
Top-right to bottom-left (Correct answer)
Bottom-right to top-left
Bottom-left to top-right

Correct answer: Top-right to bottom-left

When a grid is rotated 90 degrees clockwise, the main diagonal (top-left to bottom-right) becomes the anti-diagonal (top-right to bottom-left).

Question 25: What is the function of an ellipsis (...) in narrative writing?

To create suspense or show trailing off (Correct answer)
To end a sentence
To introduce speech
To replace a full stop

Correct answer: To create suspense or show trailing off

An ellipsis (...) creates suspense, shows a character trailing off in speech, or indicates an unfinished thought, leaving the reader to wonder what comes next.

Question 26: Three friends share a bill of £84 in the ratio 2:3:2. How much does the person paying the middle share pay?

£28
£36 (Correct answer)
£48
£24

Correct answer: £36

Total parts = 2 + 3 + 2 = 7. One part = £84 ÷ 7 = £12. Middle share (3 parts) = 3 × £12 = £36.

Question 27: Which sentence uses the passive voice?

The chef will cook the meal.
The chef cooked the meal.
Cooking the meal, the chef sang.
The meal was cooked by the chef. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The meal was cooked by the chef.

'The meal was cooked by the chef' is passive because the subject 'the meal' receives the action rather than performing it.

Question 28: Which of the following is a compound sentence?

Because she was tired, she went to bed.
The dog barked.
Running quickly, he caught the bus.
The dog barked and the cat ran away. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The dog barked and the cat ran away.

'The dog barked and the cat ran away' is compound because two independent clauses are joined by the conjunction 'and'.

Question 29: A jug holds 1.5 litres. How many 250ml glasses can be filled from it?

7
4
5
6 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 6

1.5 litres = 1500 ml. Number of glasses = 1500 ÷ 250 = 6 glasses.

Question 30: If you rotate the letter 'N' by 90 degrees clockwise, what letter does it most resemble?

Z (Correct answer)
M
C
U

Correct answer: Z

When N is rotated 90 degrees clockwise, its two vertical strokes become horizontal and its diagonal stroke connects them, resembling the letter Z.

Question 31: Read: 'To be, or not to be, that is the question.' This is an example of:

Flashback
Irony
Foreshadowing
Soliloquy (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Soliloquy

This famous line from Hamlet is spoken by a character alone on stage, thinking aloud. This dramatic convention is called a soliloquy.

11+ Entrance Examination (GL Assessment)

The 11+ is a selective entrance examination taken by Year 6 pupils in England to gain entry into grammar schools and selective independent schools, testing ability in English, Mathematics, and Reasoning skills.

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