Anthem Test Papers 11+ and 12+ Verbal Reasoning Book 1

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Designed to instil confidence, the ‘Anthem Test Papers 11+ and 12+ Verbal Reasoning Book 1’ is ideal for anyone taking verbal reasoning assessments.

Created to provide students with experience of verbal reasoning assessment papers, the ‘Anthem Test Papers 11+ and 12+ Verbal Reasoning Book 1’ offers pupils of all abilities the opportunity to improve their performance in verbal reasoning. Written in multiple-choice format and covering a wide range of questions, the test papers in this pack emulate the style and content of problems featured in actual exams. Able to be used under both timed and untimed conditions and suitable for both teaching and revision, the ‘Anthem Test Papers 11+ and 12+ Verbal Reasoning Book 1’ offers an opportunity for exam preparation, and will help pupils develop their skills as they practice.

Designed to instil confidence, the ‘Anthem Test Papers 11+ and 12+ Verbal Reasoning Book 1’ is ideal for anyone taking verbal reasoning tests, and is an invaluable resource for both students and parents alike.

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• Published by: Anthem Press
• Published: 01 April 2012
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• EAN13: 9780857284266
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Anthem Test Papers 11+ and 12+ Verbal Reasoning Book 1

ANTHEM LEARNING VERBAL REASONING

A comprehensive and practical guide to verbal reasoning, this series is an indispensable tool for pupils looking to clear their 11+ and 12+ verbal reasoning exams. Written by experienced tutors, theAnthem Learning Verbal Reasoningseries offers extensive coverage of the types of problems featured in examinations, including clear, step-by-step instructions on how to solve them. With its useful tips on how to prepare for tests, as well as its wide range of practice materials, theAnthem Learning Verbal Reasoningseries is a vital resource both for beginners and experienced students.

The series includes aHow To Doguide on technique and questions likely to be asked, as well as an array of practice and test papers. TheTest Papersin multiple-choice format can be used to emulate exam conditions, and offer a wide variety of increasingly difcult problems that will challenge pupils of all abilities. Meanwhile, theShort Revision Papers in multiple-choice format can be used to pinpoint weak spots and areas for further work, and are perfect for students looking to top up their skills  and for those with busy schedules.

Designed to instil condence, theAnthem Learning Verbal Reasoningseries is ideal for those sitting verbal reasoning exams or looking to hone their communication skills, and will be an invaluable resource for students and parents alike.

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ISBN-13: 978 0 85728 383 2 (Pbk) ISBN-10: 0 85728 383 9 (Pbk)

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Anthem Test Papers 11+ and 12+ Verbal Reasoning Book 1

John Connor and Pat Soper

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Table of Contents

Introduction 3 Test Paper 1 Test Paper 2 Test Paper 3 Test Paper 4 Test Paper 5 Test Paper 6 Test Paper 7 Test Paper 8 Test Paper 9 Test Paper 10 Answers to Test Papers

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Introduction

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The book comprises ten papers, each containing 80 questions, encompassing the major types of problems found in all verbal reasoning papers. It is not possible to give a ‘pass’ mark, since a number of variables are always present; however, experience has demonstrated that scores of around 65 out of 80 (80%) will indicate a level required by the vast majority of secondary schools.

It is worth emphasizing that the papers vary in degree of difficulty and that the composition of the papers differs slightly. For example, one might include more vocabulary questions than other papers favouring a candidate with a greater ability in English. Another might include a greater mathematical content favouring a candidate with greater ability in mathematics. Hence, it is expected that there will be a variation in the scores achieved.

The key to success on all papers, however, is to complete the paper. Each paper should be allocated 50 minutes. An essential skill in mastering verbal reasoning tests is the ability to work systematically against the clock. It is important to realise from the outset that the crucial determinant in gaining success is the number of questions answered correctly. That is, in a paper comprising 100 questions, a score of 79 correctly answered questions out of 80 completed is a poorer result than a score of 80 correctly answered out of 100 completed questions. Since time is critical, a candidate must be familiar with the most common questions and must possess a strategy on how best to approach each type.

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Test Paper 1

Test Paper 1 | 7

In the following questions, there are two pairs of words in brackets. Only one of the fi ve answers will go equally well with both pairs. Select the correct word and mark it on the answer sheet.

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(scratch scar) (sign symbol) spot dent mark badge stain

(criticise disapprove) (article gadget) device object dislike condemn itemise

(pebble boulder) (wobble totter) swing pitch rock stone crag

(gift show) (attendance current) award instant present donation register

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In the following questions, find the two words, one from each set of brackets, that are the most opposite in meaning. Mark the correct words on the answer sheet.

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(volume whisper noise)

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(holiday gift past)

(fame real dishonour)

In the following questions, one letter can be moved from the word on the left to the word on the right to form two new words. The letter may be removed from any position in the first word and placed in any position in the second word. No other letters may be rearranged. Mark the correct letter on the answer sheet.

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