Verbal Reasoning Mixed Practice Set C
Mixed Practice Set C is a third full-length verbal reasoning practice paper, shuffling GL Assessment question types together in the way they appear on a real timed paper. This set leans on letter codes, number reasoning and logical chains, alongside category and analogy questions, so pupils keep practising the core skill of the mixed papers: reading the instruction line first, deciding which family of technique it needs, and only then reading the letters, words or numbers in detail.
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Method
- Read the instruction line of each question before the content, since it names the question type and therefore the starting technique.
- For letter codes, verify the rule against every letter of the demonstration word, not just the first one, before applying it to the new word.
- For logic chains, write each comparison as a simple order and link statements only where they share a common person or item.
- For letters-for-numbers puzzles, substitute the given values into the calculation and follow the order of operations, brackets, then multiplication and division, then addition and subtraction.
- For category and analogy questions, name the exact link in your own words before checking it against every option.
- Track your pace across the paper, and if a question type usually takes you longer, budget a little extra time for it rather than being caught out mid-paper.
Worked example
If the code for GARDEN is DXOABK, what is the code for STREET, using the same rule?
- Compare GARDEN with DXOABK letter by letter: G-3=D, A-3=X (wrapping past A), R-3=O, D-3=A (wrapping past A), E-3=B, N-3=K.
- Every letter has moved exactly 3 places back in the alphabet, wrapping round where needed, so the rule is subtract 3 places from each letter.
- Apply the same rule to STREET: S-3=P, T-3=Q, R-3=O, E-3=B, E-3=B, T-3=Q.
- Write the coded letters in order: P, Q, O, B, B, Q.
- Final answer: PQOBBQ.
Practice questions
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Q1Here are five words: SQUARE, HEXAGON, TUESDAY, TRIANGLE, THURSDAY. Three of these five words share something in common. Which TWO words do NOT belong with the other three?Show answer
Answer: TUESDAY and THURSDAY (they are days of the week; SQUARE, HEXAGON and TRIANGLE are all shapes)
Q2Find the letter that continues the series: L, P, T, X, ( ? ) A) A B) B C) C D) D E) ZShow answer
Answer: B) B - each letter moves forward 4 places, wrapping from X past Z back to B
Q3Find the next number in the series: 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 16, ( ? )Show answer
Answer: 22 (the gap between terms grows by 1 each time: +1, +2, +3, +4, +5, then +6)
Q4Maple Street runs longer than Elm Street. Elm Street runs longer than Oak Street. Oak Street runs longer than Pine Street. Which street is the second longest?Show answer
Answer: Elm Street (the order longest to shortest is Maple, Elm, Oak, Pine, so Elm is second longest)
Q5Using the key R=4, S=7, T=11, U=28, V=3, work out R + S. Which letter has this value?Show answer
Answer: T (R+S = 4+7 = 11, and T=11)
Q6SURGEON is to SCALPEL as ARTIST is to ?Show answer
Answer: Paintbrush (the tool each professional characteristically works with)
Exam-style questions
Written in the style of a 11+ exam paper, with a full mark scheme.
In this code, 2 is added to each letter's alphabet position. If the code for CHIN is 5-10-11-16, what is the code for FROG, using the same rule and showing your working? A) 8-20-17-9 B) 6-19-16-8 C) 8-18-15-9 D) 7-20-17-8 E) 8-20-16-8
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a) Choose the word closest in meaning to GENUINE. A) fake B) authentic C) rare D) valuable E) hidden. b) Choose the word most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to STRICT. A) Fair B) Harsh C) Lenient D) Firm E) Careful.
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