11+ Vocabulary
Vocabulary runs through almost every 11+ paper: comprehension passages, synonym and antonym questions, cloze sentences and many verbal reasoning question types all depend on knowing what words mean.
These articles cover how to build vocabulary steadily, plus free word lists and printable worksheets you can use at home.
New to this topic? Start with How to Build 11+ Vocabulary: A Year-by-Year Guide for Parents.
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Year 5 11+ Preparation Plan: Vocabulary First, Term by Term
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.
11+ English Guide 2026: Vocabulary, Comprehension, Writing
How to prepare for the 11+ English paper: vocabulary, reading comprehension, grammar and creative writing for CEM and GL Assessment grammar school exams.
11 Plus Antonyms List with Free PDF Worksheet (2026)
Free 11 plus antonyms list: 91 essential 11+ words with their opposites, plus a free printable PDF worksheet with 30 practice questions and answers.
11 Plus Synonyms List with Free PDF Worksheet (2026)
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.
How to Build 11+ Vocabulary: A Year-by-Year Guide for Parents
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.
Free 11+ Vocabulary Flashcards PDF: 25 Power Words
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.
Best 11 Plus Apps 2026 | 11+ Vocab & Verbal Reasoning Apps
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.
100 Essential 11+ Vocabulary Words with Definitions 2026
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.
11+ Vocabulary Synonyms and Opposites: 2026 Guide
A guide to 11+ synonyms and opposites: 50 key words with synonyms and antonyms, synonym groups, practice questions and tips for verbal reasoning.
11 Plus Vocabulary List with Meanings: 500 Essential Words (Free PDF)
Free 11 plus vocabulary list with meanings: 500 essential words as a PDF free download. Printable 11+ vocabulary words with definitions for daily practice.
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