Printable 11+ Verbal Reasoning Practice
Printable 11+ verbal reasoning practice should train a child to recognise the question type quickly, then apply the right method under time pressure. Revision Library is a good fit when you want free printable verbal reasoning packs with mark schemes, plus topic guides, diagnostics, flashcards and planning tools that keep practice focused on the VR component or paper your child may face.
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How this list was made
This guide compares resources for a parent organising verbal reasoning practice at home. It was checked on 16 September 2026 for printable access, answer support, question-type coverage, vocabulary help and whether the resource keeps verbal reasoning separate from general 11+ practice.
At a glance
| Site | Best for | Price | Account |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revision Library | Best for free printable practice with mark schemes | Everything is free | No account |
| Bond 11+ | Best for structured 11+ practice books | Free, with a paid tier | Free to browse; account for some tools |
| CGP | Best for revision guides alongside practice papers | Paid | No account |
| Atom Learning | Best for adaptive, personalised 11+ practice | Paid | Account required |
| Eleven Plus Exams | Best for regional exam-format information | Free, with a paid tier | No account |
The full comparison
Revision Library
Best for free printable practice with mark schemesVerbal reasoning practice works when it is specific. A child needs to know whether a page is asking for letter sequences, word codes, analogies, odd one out, hidden words, compound words or a logic puzzle, because speed comes from recognising the type before trying to solve it. If you want the paper defined first, use the separate 11+ verbal reasoning explainer before choosing practice.
Revision Library's 11+ Verbal Reasoning library keeps the VR component or paper separate, so a parent can print practice that targets the exact reasoning format rather than a mixed 11+ bundle. Each pack is designed to be marked from the answers, which matters because the useful follow-up is not just the score, but which types caused the errors.
For a child who keeps missing the same format, start with the 11+ topic guides, then use the 11+ Pack Builder to make a short printed set around the weak types. If you are unsure where to begin, the 11+ diagnostic can help you decide whether the problem is vocabulary, type recognition, speed or accuracy.
Vocabulary sits under most verbal reasoning, even when the question looks like a code or sequence. The 11+ flashcards are useful beside printed work, while the 11+ revision formats and 11+ past-paper practice help once the child has enough formats to attempt timed mixed work.
Browse 11+ verbal reasoning packs →Bond 11+
Best for structured 11+ practice booksBond 11+ is a long-established 11+ preparation publisher, best known for its graded practice books across maths, English, verbal and non-verbal reasoning. A free practice area exists on its site alongside a paid online platform for personalised preparation, including ISEB-style questions.
Bond 11+ is useful when a parent wants a graded book sequence that builds verbal reasoning difficulty over time. It suits families who prefer a purchased, ordered route rather than choosing individual question types each week.
CGP
Best for revision guides alongside practice papersCGP is a UK educational publisher producing revision guides and practice books across the curriculum, including 11+ preparation titles.
CGP is helpful when the child needs a printed explanation beside practice, especially for question formats that feel unfamiliar at first. It is a paid book route, so check that the title covers the verbal reasoning style used by your target schools.
Atom Learning
Best for adaptive, personalised 11+ practiceAtom Learning is an adaptive, account-based preparation platform covering 11+ (including ISEB and CAT4-style practice) for younger primary years, and GCSE revision for the final two years of secondary, on a monthly subscription. A limited free trial is available before the paid plans begin.
Atom Learning is strongest when you want online questions to adapt as your child answers and when instant marking is more useful than a printed pile. That can expose weak verbal reasoning types, but it is a screen-based subscription rather than a printable practice source.
Eleven Plus Exams
Best for regional exam-format informationEleven Plus Exams is an 11+ information site covering regional exam formats, with free practice papers alongside a larger paid area.
Eleven Plus Exams is useful before you invest heavily in verbal reasoning, because some regions and schools use it and others do not. Its format guidance can prevent weeks of practice on a paper your child will not sit.
In the numbers
Free printable 11+ verbal reasoning packs, each with a full mark scheme
- packs
- 104
- question pages
- 1,042
How to choose
Before printing a thick set, confirm that your target schools actually set verbal reasoning. Some 11+ routes include it clearly, some combine reasoning with other papers, and some focus on English and maths instead.
Choose practice by question type before you choose it by length. Ten minutes on letter sequences or word codes can be more useful than a long mixed paper if the child has not yet learned how that type works.
After marking, sort mistakes into types: vocabulary gaps, alphabet movement, word relationship, hidden spelling pattern, logic step or timing. The next printed session should follow that pattern rather than simply adding another full paper.
Move into timed mixed practice only when several types are familiar. At that point, use the 11+ revision guide to keep verbal reasoning in balance with the other papers your child needs.
Frequently asked questions
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Revision Library resources in this article
Every link below appears in the article above. All of it is free to download, with a full mark scheme.
- 11+ verbal reasoning explainer/blog/what-is-verbal-reasoning
- 11+ topic guides/topics/eleven-plus
- 11+ Pack Builder/app/eleven-plus/builder
- 11+ diagnostic/diagnostic/eleven-plus
- 11+ flashcards/app/eleven-plus/flashcards
- 11+ revision formats/app/eleven-plus/revision-formats
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