11 Plus · Maths and reasoning

An 11 Plus reasoning starter check

A short, original mixed check to help a parent see which kind of reasoning deserves more practice. It is not an admission prediction.

Level
11 Plus
Subject
Maths and reasoning
Time
About 12 minutes

Eight-question check

Choose one answer for each question

8 questions
1What is the next number in the sequence 3, 6, 12, 24, ...?
2What is the next letter in the sequence C, F, I, L, ...?
3Which word is closest in meaning to reluctant?
4Which word is the opposite of scarce?
5In a code, each letter moves one place forward in the alphabet. CAT becomes DBU. What does DOG become?
6Three identical pencils cost £1.20. How much do five pencils cost?
7A bag contains red and blue counters in the ratio 3:5. There are 40 counters altogether. How many are red?
8All marps are blue. No blue object is heavy. Which statement must be true?

Use the result well

Practise the method, then retry with fresh questions

A short score is only a signal. Use the explanation, complete the printable pack and ask a teacher or suitable tutor when the same misconception returns.

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