11+ Verbal Reasoning 4

Question 1

Which letter comes next in the sequence: A, D, G, J, ?

Accepted Answer

M

Answer

The pattern adds 3 to each letter position: A(1), D(4), G(7), J(10), M(13). Each letter is 3 positions after the previous.

Question 2

Move one letter from the first word to the second to make two new words: PAINT  ALE

Accepted Answer

PAIN and TALE

Answer

Remove T from PAINT to get PAIN, and add T to ALE to get TALE. Both are valid English words.

Question 3

Read the passage: 'Tom walked to school every day. It took him 20 minutes. His friend Jack cycled and arrived in half the time.' How long did Jack's journey take?

Accepted Answer

10 minutes

Answer

Tom's journey takes 20 minutes. Jack arrives in half the time, so Jack's journey takes 20 ÷ 2 = 10 minutes.

Question 4

Which word is a synonym of 'TRANQUIL'?

Accepted Answer

Peaceful

Answer

Tranquil means calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance. Peaceful is the closest synonym.

Question 5

Insert the missing word: Cat (COAT) Oak. Bird (____) Drip.

Accepted Answer

BRID

Answer

The word in brackets is formed by taking alternate letters from the words on either side. B from Bird, R from drip, I from bIrd, D from Drip = BRID.

11+ Practice Test

11+ Practice Test

11+ Verbal Reasoning 4