11+ Preparation

Our 11 Plus programme is designed to support students throughout their preparation journey, helping them build strong foundations in key subjects while developing confidence and effective study habits. Through structured lessons, engaging practice activities, and regular assessments, learners become familiar with a variety of question types and exam formats. The course encourages independent thinking, problem-solving, and time-management skills, ensuring that students feel prepared and motivated as they work towards achieving their academic goals.

Students are introduced to common verbal reasoning question types and strategies used to solve them efficiently. The lesson focuses on identifying patterns, expanding vocabulary, and improving logical thinking through guided examples and practice exercises.

Reading Comprehension: Finding Evidence

Your goal: Answer questions using details from the passage.

How to find evidence

1. Read the passage carefully.

2. Identify what the question asks.

3. Find the words that support your answer.

4. Explain how those words answer the question.

For questions about a character’s feelings, look at their actions and speech. The writer may give clues without naming the emotion.

Read the passage

Amira stopped outside the classroom. Inside, chairs scraped across the floor and unfamiliar voices rose above the noise. She checked the room number again, although she already knew it was correct.

“You must be Amira,” said a boy near the door. He moved his bag from the empty chair beside him.

Amira loosened her grip on the folded timetable. “Is this seat free?”

“It is now,” he said, smiling.

She stepped inside. For the first time that morning, she noticed the sunlight falling across the desks.

Worked example

Question: How can you tell that Amira feels uncertain at the beginning?

Answer: Amira checks the room number even though she knows it is correct. This suggests she is hesitating because she feels unsure about entering.

Notice how the answer gives both evidence and an explanation.

Your turn

Write your answers before checking below.

1. Give two details that suggest the classroom is busy.

2. What does the boy do to make Amira feel welcome?

3. What might Amira loosening her grip on the timetable suggest?

4. How does the final sentence suggest that Amira’s mood has changed?

Check your answers

1. Chairs scrape across the floor and voices rise above the noise.

2. He moves his bag to make a seat available and smiles at her.

3. She may be beginning to relax. Her tight grip suggested tension.

4. She now notices the sunlight, suggesting she feels more comfortable and hopeful.

Remember: A strong answer connects your idea to a specific detail in the passage.