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11+ Vocabulary Guides & Articles for 2026
Expert advice, vocabulary lists, and study tips to help your child succeed in their 11+ exams
Expert advice, vocabulary lists, and study tips to help your child succeed in their 11+ exams
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Free 11 plus spelling words list: the 200 statutory KS2 words for Years 3 to 6, with spelling patterns, a learning routine and a printable PDF with answers.
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Gentle Year 3 11 plus preparation: reading for pleasure, light word games, the first words from the Year 3 and 4 list and the Year 3 times tables.
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Year 4 11 plus preparation without the pressure: a 10-minute word habit, the Year 3 and 4 word list, reading ideas and the Year 4 times tables check.
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A calm Year 5 11 plus preparation plan: what to do each term up to the September 2027 test, a 10-minute daily vocabulary routine and key dates.
Complete Exam Preparation
How to prepare for the 11+ English paper: vocabulary, reading comprehension, grammar and creative writing for CEM and GL Assessment grammar school exams.
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Results & Admissions
Didn't pass the 11 plus? Your options for September 2027 entry: Selection Reviews, appeals, waiting lists and later grammar school entry, with official dates.
Vocabulary List
Free 11 plus antonyms list: 91 essential 11+ words with their opposites, plus a free printable PDF worksheet with 30 practice questions and answers.
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Vocabulary List
Free 11 plus synonyms list: 98 essential 11+ words with synonyms, plus a free printable PDF worksheet with 30 practice questions and an answer key.
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Results & Admissions
When 11+ results come out in October 2026, what a standardised score means, and what to do next if your child qualified or missed the score.
Complete Guide
How to build your child's 11+ vocabulary: daily habits, a weekly routine, what to do in Year 3, 4, 5 and 6, and free 11+ word lists to start with.
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Patterns & Spatial Skills
What the 11+ NVR test (non-verbal reasoning) involves, six example questions with answers, a six-point checklist and a Year 3 to Year 6 practice plan.
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Free Download
Free printable 11+ vocabulary flashcards (25 power words) and 11 plus vocabulary worksheets PDF with answers for synonyms and antonyms. For CEM and GL prep.
App Guide
Looking for the best 11+ apps? Compare 11+ Vocab Master and 11+ Verbal Reasoning Master for grammar school exam prep on iPhone, iPad and Android. Free 7-day trial.
Vocabulary List
100 essential 11+ vocabulary words with clear, child-friendly definitions for CEM and GL Assessment exams. A free word list for verbal reasoning and English.
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Complete Guide
A guide to 11+ synonyms and opposites: 50 key words with synonyms and antonyms, synonym groups, practice questions and tips for verbal reasoning.
Complete Guide
Free 11 plus vocabulary list with meanings: 500 essential words as a PDF free download. Printable 11+ vocabulary words with definitions for daily practice.
Patterns & Spatial Skills
A parent's guide to 11+ verbal reasoning: common question types with worked examples, CEM vs GL Assessment differences, study strategies and exam-day tips.
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