11 Plus Comprehension Tips

Comprehension tips

1. Read the instructions carefully including the sub-headings etc.
2. Speed scan through the passage just to get an idea. This is a very quick exercise of 5 seconds per paragraph.
3. Read the questions first. Ensure that this is done quickly due to time restrictions.
4. Once this is done, children should read the entire text thoroughly and reasonably quickly.
5. Once the child has read through the text once, they should move straight on to the questions.

1. There are normally some difficult words in comprehension as the examiner tests the children s inference abilities and if they can read around the text to come to the right meaning of the words.
2. Revision of metaphors, similes, personification styles will be very helpful as there are normally questions relating to these and your child should know the difference.