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Common entrance exams – Verbal reasoning tests (4)

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

Use the information below to find which one of the statements must be true.

Circle your answer.

58. Sam, Rishi, Carl, Hilary and Jane live in a row of 5 houses.

The houses are numbered from 20, going up in even numbers.

Jane lives next to Rishi.

Hilary lives at number 28.

Sam lives between Rishi and Hilary.

Which of the following statements must be true?

A Jane lives at number 26.

B Carl lives at number 22.

C Sam lives at number 24.

D Carl lives at number 20.

E Rishi lives at number 28.

In the following questions, the letters stand for numbers. Work out the sum and then write the answer as a letter in the brackets.

Example: If A = 1, B = 2, C = 4, D = 10

Write the answer to this sum as a letter:

B x C + B = ( D )

59. If A = 6, B = 7, C = 3, D = 24, E = 4

Write the answer to this sum as a letter:

B x E – D = ?

60. If A = 35, B = 4½, C = 21, D = 36, E = 2

Write the answer to this sum as a letter:

C ÷ E + B + C = ?

61. If A = 4, B = 24, C = 5, D = 32, E = 3

Write the answer to this sum as a letter:

C + E x A = ?

62. If A = 10, B = 15, C = 4, D = 25, E = 5

Write the answer to this sum as a letter:

D – A x E ÷ B = ?

63. If A = 6, B = 3, C = 30, D = 18, E = 12

Write the answer to this sum as a letter:

E ÷ B + A x B = ?

64. If A = 5, B = 8, C = 12, D = 4, E = 3

Write the answer to this sum as a letter:

C + E ÷ A = ?

65. If A = 3¼, B = 5¼, C = 4¼, D = ¾, E = 1¼

Write the answer to this sum as a letter:

C – A + C – E = ?

 

 

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Common entrance exams – Verbal reasoning tests (3)

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

The alphabet is given here to help you with the following questions.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Complete the second pair of letters in the same way as the first pair.

  • Example: A B is to C D     as  M N is to    (O P)
  • 37.   F G  is to C B       as       V W is to                   ?
  • 38.   H J  is to L N       as       K M is to                   ?
  • 39.   Y X  is to S Q       as       J I is to                   ?
  • 40.   O K  is to N L       as       U Q is to                   ?
  • 41.   B Z  is to F D       as       A Y is to                   ?
  • 42.   D H  is to L P       as       J N is to                   ?
  • 43.   X A  is to W T       as       R U is to                   ?

In the following questions, underline two words, one from each set, which will combine together to make one new word, spelt correctly. You cannot change the order of the letters and the word from the left-hand side always comes first.

  • Example: (red, garden, green)        (jumper, house, rose)              greenhouse
  • 44.     (chap, tree, man)                               (orchard, rest, grove)        ?
  • 45.     (thread, cotton, wool)                     (jumper, woolly, bare)        ?
  • 46.     (sand, bar, chocolate)                     (witch, paper, crow)        ?
  • 47.     (mug, pot, cup)                                  (ant, rest, board)        ?
  • 48.     (all, copy, can)                                   (cell, right, day)        ?
  • 49.     (up, out, in                                           (call, voice, sent)        ?
  • 50.     (wave, rest, sea)                                (down, arch, son)        ?

Write in the next number to continue the pattern in each series.

  • Examples: 2, 4, 6, 8, (10)       5, 23, 10, 21, 15, (19)
  • 51.     3, 6, 12, 24, ?
  • 52.     7, 4, 14, 8, 21, 12, ?
  • 53.     66, 1, 61, 2, 51, 4,  ?
  • 54.     58, 24, 52, 27, 45, 31, ?
  • 55.     80, 73, 74, 67, 68, 61, 62, ?
  • 56.     1, 2, 3, 5, 8, ?
  • 57.     81, 64, 49, 36, ?

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Common entrance exams – Verbal reasoning tests (2)

Monday, October 24th, 2011

In the following sentences, a four letter word is hidden between two words that are next to each other. Find the word and write it in the brackets.

Example:  The child fell over the stone.    (l o v e )

  • 15. The hot coffee tasted very good
  • 16. Let’s hide away from him!
  • 17. He was happy on the farm.
  • 18. Is the yellow shape the biggest?
  • 19. Which old picture would you like?
  • 20. The rabbit escaped from the run.

Use the information below to find the answer to the question. Circle the correct letter.

22. There are 5 balls in a bag. There are three different colours of balls in the bag. Which of the following statements cannot be true?

  • A One ball is green.
  • B Three balls are blue.
  • C Four balls are yellow.
  • D Two balls are red and one is yellow.
  • E There are blue and yellow balls in the bag.

In the following sentences, one word written in capital letters has had three letter removed. These three letters together make a correctly spelt proper word without changing the letter order. Work out the three-letter word and write it in the brackets.

Example: There was a strange CR by the pond.  (OAK)

  • 23. The old lady was DEDENT on her guide dog.
  • 24. They enjoyed FIGN holidays.
  • 25. The mosaic formed a beautiful TERN.
  • 26. The famous LANDSE was bought by the gallery.
  • 27. A CE was used to unload the ship.
  • 28. The old lady collected her SION.
  • 29. The professor had a strange ORY.

In the following questions, there are two sets of words. Choose the two words, one from each set, that are closest in meaning and underline them.

Example:  (race,  shop,  start)                                                 (flag,  end,  begin)

  • 30. (safari,  jeep,  rhinoceros)                                                    (binoculars,  lion,  expedition)
  • 31. (dress,  decorate,  fashion)                                                    (model,  outfit,  millinery)
  • 32. (avalanche,  hurricane,  earthquake)                               (tsunami,  cyclone,  flood)
  • 33. (apprentice,  apparition,  novice)                                      (invoice,  experience,  spectre)
  • 34. (hero,  medal,  courage)                                                         (valour,  conflict,  campaign)
  • 35. (sensible,  sensitive,  sensation)                                         (reactor,  recreation,  responsive)
  • 36. (microscope,  medicine,  microbe)                                   (germ,  antibiotic,  stethoscope)

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Common entrance exams – Verbal Reasoning Tests.

Monday, October 10th, 2011

Verbal reasoning is understanding and reasoning using concepts framed in words. It aims at evaluating ability to think constructively, rather than at simple fluency or vocabulary recognition.

As promised in our previous post, we will be publishing a few common entrance tests for those who wish to practise for their 11+ exams. Feel free to comment with your answers!

In the following questions, you need to take one letter from the word on the left and add it to the word on the right to make two new, proper words. The order of the letters must not be changed. Write the words in the brackets.

Example: paint men     (pint)     (mean)

1. glove            aunt                     ( )            ( )

2. pant              either                  ( )            ( )

3. prince          metal                   ( )            ( )

4. fact                with                      ( )            ( )

5. acre               cut                        ( )            ( )

6. madder        caper                   ( )            ( )

7. drive             fen                        ( )            ( )

In the following questions, choose one word from each set which best completes the sentences. Underline each word you choose.

Example: Black is to (dark, white, old) as good is to (new, young, bad).

8. Green is to (grass, jealousy, emerald) as red is to (scarlet, ruby, maroon).

9. Immediately, is to (later, instantly, today) as consecutively is to (randomly, following, independently.

10. Pail is to (bucket, faint, water) as bottle is to (glass, wine, courage).

11. Vertical is to (straight, perpendicular, horizontal) as column is to (row, pipe, grid).

12. Prune is to (pudding, fruit, plum) as sultana is to (raisin, grape, currant).

13. Kangaroo is to (Australia, pouch, jumping) as horse is to (rider, galloping, race).

14. Sonnet is to (encyclopaedia, legend, poetry) as novel is to (biography, fiction, diary).

 

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Obtaining a place at Grammar school.

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

Obtaining a place at Grammar school is not easy, much depends on the number of places apportioned to each school. Local Authorities confirm their decisions in February before the beginning of the new September term, so there is time to appeal a decision.

Many pupils take the 11 + exams but sadly only about half succeed in securing a place at grammar school. An increasing number of parents are turning to private tuition to help their child pass the entrance exams which consist of verbal reasoning and English/Maths tests.Although a private tutor can maximise the chances of your child obtaining a place at grammar school it is also important to remember that if your child is one of the lucky ones to enter grammar school they may need further private tuition to help them maintain the required level of academic performance, unless they are exceptionally bright. This aspect is often overlooked by many parents who are only concerned about securing a place, not what happens afterwards. Most educational professionals will agree that a child needs to be academically able but a private tutor can motivate and boost a child’s interest to learn.

There has been much a debate on how stressful the atmosphere can be for a child pushed by the parents, to study for grammar school entrance. A tutor outside the family environment can reduce stress both for parents and children.

If you are thinking of trying to obtain a place for your child at grammar school we advise to prepare well in advance. A good tutor will be able to evaluate your child’s academic ability well before it’s time to sit entrance exams.

First Tutors can help you find a dedicated tutor to help your child pass grammar school entrance exams or simply boost your child’s academic ability.

 

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5 online resources for the 11+ entrance exams

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Possibly the biggest event in the independent schools’ calendar, the 11+ is the most common entrance exam around. Most children take around four entrance exams, with successful candidates invited for an interview before (hopefully) being offered a place. Here’s First Tutors’ pick of the best resources available.

1. The Royal Russell School, in Croydon, has published a very detailed explanation of what is involved in each paper of its 11+ along with some sample questions. This is an excellent resource – hard to believe it’s free!

2. The Independent Schools Examinations Board does what it says on the tin and its website is a gateway for a plethora of resources such as syllabi and past papers.

3. A Private Education is another no-nonsense, helpful site for parents wishing to educate their children privately. This is a good guide for parents unfamiliar with the system and exam processes.

4. The Independent has an old but very good article on the stresses that parents of 11 year olds go through during exam time – you’ll find this reassuring.

5. First Tutors recommends practising for the entrance exams by completing past papers for 11+ candidates, In fact, we’d go so far as to say these are essential preparation for your child. Our revision guides section has past papers for Maths, English, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning.

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