Verbal Reasoning

There is a growing trend to include verbal reasoning as a part of almost every assessment. Schools use the results as a guide to potential, so it is worth having a handle on what to expect on the day. Don’t believe anyone who says that it is not possible to prepare!

11+

Verbal reasoning (VR) for pre-tests and 11 plus is comprised of up to fifty different question types including, for example, letter and number codes, identifying word endings and beginnings, odd one out exercises, analogies and number sequences. The more practice, the better, as some papers can be long and time management is as much a concern as ability.

13+

Verbal Reasoning (VR) is not usually a requirement for 13+. However, for candidates coming from schools that do not prepare for Common Entrance, they may sit the school’s own papers. One of these may well be verbal reasoning.