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11+ Verbal Reasoning: the complete guide

Verbal reasoning is the most coachable 11+ subject: the GL question types are published, stable and learnable one by one. A child who has methodised all 21 types has no surprises l

Verbal reasoning is the most coachable 11+ subject: the GL question types are published, stable and learnable one by one. A child who has methodised all 21 types has no surprises left.

Learn the types, one per day

Start with the 21-type overview, then take a type a day with our technique guides — from word codes and hidden words to logic deductions. Each guide gives the method, a worked example and the traps.

Vocabulary is the fuel

Half the VR types are vocabulary in disguise — synonyms, antonyms, analogies, odd-one-out. The vocabulary plan feeds them all. Then pressure-test with timed VR mocks, free.

Free VR practice →