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11 Plus Reading Comprehension Exercise.

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Date : 08/12/2017

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Uploaded on : 08/12/2017
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Let s take a look at the questions below for some examples of 11+ question styles, why not have a go!

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Read the following passage and answer the question below:

They had a pleasant ramble that day over grassy downs and along narrow by-lanes, and camped, as before, on a common, only this time the two guests took care that Toad should do his fair share of work. In consequence, when the time came for starting next morning, Toad was by no means so rapturous about the simplicity of the primitive life, and indeed attempted to resume his place in his bunk, whence he was hauled by force. Their way lay, as before, across country by narrow lanes, and it was not till the afternoon that they came out on the high-road, their first high-road and there disaster, fleet and unforeseen, sprang out on them disaster momentous indeed to their expedition, but simply overwhelming in its effect on the after-career of Toad.

Which of the following is the best antonym for primitive ?

basicmodernhappymysteryAnswer: modern

Explanation: This question is testing that children understand that antonym means `opposite` and that they have sufficient knowledge of the word primitive to identify which of the options is opposite in meaning. If your child does not immediately know that the word with the closest opposite meaning to primitive is modern , then they should rule out those which would not make sense. Basic means the same as primitive , so this would not be correct. We know that Toad is not feeling enthusiastic about his experience, so happy would not apply and mystery is a noun, not an adjective. For that reason, it would not fit grammatically.

Can you find the simile in this extract?

At this time I used to stand in the stable and my coat was brushed every day till it shone like a rook s wing

Answer: my coat was brushed till it shone like a rook s wing

Explanation: a simile compares two different things, drawing a likeness between them to make a descri ption clearer or more vivid. This is the only example in the extract that says something is like something else. Like and as are common words found in similes.

Helping at home:

Begin by encouraging your child to read from a broad variety of genres and to explore different topics to broaden their vocabulary base. Encouraging your child to read widely will not only help prepare them for the 11+ exam, but any future assessment. It will also help them develop better communication skills. You can also use your child s spelling lists from school to reinforce word meaning and association.Develop their familiarity with definitions of grammatical terms that are likely to appear in the 11+ exam questions, for example `antonym`, `synonym`, `metaphor`, `alliteration` and so on. Bond s How To Do English book includes activities to test core skills, or try an 11+ English sample quiz with Bond Online for free.Encourage your child to read each question thoroughly, so that they are sure what is expected of them. If they rush into responding, they may be misled by distractors intentionally placed to cause confusion.If your child doesn t immediately know the meaning of a word, it s important they take the time to eliminate the options they are sure about first. They should read the passage a couple of times: once for the overall gist and a second time to better grasp the context of the passage, and start to focus on the words or phrases that relate to the question. They can then discount the answer options that could not apply.If they have tried to eliminate incorrect options and they re still unsure, they shouldn t be afraid to make a sensible guess. They will have a better chance of getting something right this way than if they don t provide any answer. In this case, remind your child not to dwell on the question for too long as this is a timed exam and they may miss out on other questions in the paper. They should give it their best try, then move on to the next question.This resource was uploaded by: Zhane