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11+ non-verbal reasoning practice, free

Every common non-verbal reasoning question type, with fresh questions every time, an explanation for every answer, and printable papers. No sign-up, no payment.

What is non-verbal reasoning?

It's reasoning with shapes and patterns instead of words or numbers. GL Assessment describes it as mainly reasoning with abstract figures: spotting relationships and sequences, finding the features a set of figures share and applying them to a new one, and, in some question types, matching features of shapes to letter codes. [1]

What the test looks like

  • Multiple choice, answered on a separate sheet in pencil, because it's marked by computer. Mistakes must be rubbed out, not crossed out. [1]
  • GL's familiarisation papers have four sections of 20 questions, and GL suggests about 10 minutes per section. [1]
  • Tests vary by area. Timings, question counts and even subjects differ, so check with your local admissions authority. [2]

Try one: codes

Each figure has a code. Work out what each letter stands for. Which code goes with the figure on the right?

ALT
BPS
CLS
DPV
ELV
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Answer: E The first letter stands for how many shapes there are (P = 3 shapes, L = 1 shape). The second letter stands for the shading (S = grey, V = white, T = black). The new figure shows a white pentagon, so its code is LV. The shape changes too, but it isn't part of the code.

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The question types

Each guide explains how the questions work, with tips and a worked example, then gives you ten fresh practice questions with instant feedback.

Similarities Find the figure that's most like a group of figures. Odd one out Four figures share a feature. Spot the one that doesn't. Sequences Work out how a row of figures changes, then find what comes next. Analogies A is to B as C is to…? Apply the same change to a new figure. Grids (matrices) Complete a grid of figures that follows a pattern across rows and columns. Codes Work out what each letter of a code stands for, then code a new figure. Rotation Spot the same shape turned around, not flipped over. Paper folding Paper is folded and punched. What does it look like unfolded? Hidden shapes Find which design hides an exact shape, same size and same way round.

Practise at the right level

The 11+ is usually taken at the start of Year 6, so practice opens at our Years 6–7 level. For a younger child, or to build confidence first, switch to Years 4–5; for a stretch, try Years 8–9. Every practice page lets you change level.

Printable practice paper

A mixed paper in four sections, like GL's familiarisation layout, with the answer key on the last page. New questions every time you print it.

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Questions parents ask

What is 11+ non-verbal reasoning?

Non-verbal reasoning is reasoning with shapes and patterns instead of words or numbers. GL Assessment describes it as mainly reasoning with abstract figures: spotting relationships and sequences, finding features that figures share, and, in some question types, matching features of shapes to letter codes.

How is the 11+ non-verbal reasoning test laid out?

GL Assessment's familiarisation papers have four sections of 20 multiple-choice questions, and GL suggests allowing 10 minutes for the questions in each section. Answers go on a separate sheet in pencil, because it's marked by computer. Real tests vary from area to area, so check with your local admissions authority.

Does every 11+ test include non-verbal reasoning?

No. 11+ tests vary by area and by school, and some don't include a non-verbal reasoning paper. Your local admissions authority or the school's website will say which subjects are tested.

How can my child practise 11+ non-verbal reasoning for free?

Start with GL Assessment's free familiarisation papers to see the official layout. Then use Edzuno's free practice: ten fresh questions per question type with instant explanations, at four levels, and printable papers with answer keys. Little and often works best.

Sources

  1. GL Assessment: Non-Verbal Reasoning familiarisation parent's guide
  2. GL Assessment: free 11+ familiarisation materials

All practice questions are original, written by Edzuno in the style of non-verbal reasoning tests. Edzuno is independent and not affiliated with GL Assessment, any test provider, school or admissions authority. GL's free familiarisation papers are the best way to see the official layout.