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Which of these is a net (unfolded shape) of a cube?

Four squares in a row

Six triangles in a row

Five squares arranged in an L

Six squares arranged in a cross (one central square with one square on each of its four sides plus one extra above or below)

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Key Facts: 11 Plus GL Exam

Year 6 (Sept)

Exam timing

GL Assessment

111-121+

Typical pass standardised score

Grammar school consortiums

4 papers

English, Maths, VR, NVR

GL Assessment

100

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GL Assessment 11+ is sat in September of Year 6 and uses four multiple-choice papers — English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning — to identify the top ~25% of pupils for grammar school places. Scores are age-standardised; the pass mark varies by region.

Sample 11 Plus GL Practice Questions

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1Read this sentence: 'The perpetual hum of the city kept her awake.' What does 'perpetual' mean?

A.Never-ending

B.Sudden

C.Quiet

D.Distant

Explanation: 'Perpetual' means continuing forever or without interruption. The hum keeps her awake because it does not stop, which matches 'never-ending'.

2Which word is the closest synonym of 'melancholy'?

A.Sad

B.Angry

C.Excited

D.Confused

Explanation: 'Melancholy' is a feeling of deep, thoughtful sadness. 'Sad' is its closest everyday synonym.

3Which word is the closest antonym (opposite) of 'jovial'?

A.Glum

B.Cheerful

C.Friendly

D.Lively

Explanation: 'Jovial' means cheerful and good-humoured. Its opposite is 'glum', meaning gloomy or low-spirited.

4Read this passage: 'Maya scrutinised the painting for several minutes, leaning so close that her nose almost touched the canvas. She wanted to be certain it was a genuine Monet.' Why did Maya lean so close to the painting?

A.To check whether it was real

B.To smell the paint

C.To copy the brushstrokes

D.Because she could not see

Explanation: The passage says she wanted to be 'certain it was a genuine Monet', so she leaned close to examine it carefully. 'Scrutinised' means examined in detail.

5In the sentence 'The old man trudged wearily across the field', what part of speech is 'wearily'?

A.Adverb

B.Adjective

C.Noun

D.Verb

Explanation: 'Wearily' describes how the old man trudged (the verb). Words that modify verbs and often end in -ly are adverbs.

6Choose the sentence that uses an apostrophe correctly.

A.The dog wagged its tail at the children's party.

B.The dog wagged it's tail at the childrens' party.

C.The dog wagged its' tail at the childrens party.

D.The dog wagged it's tail at the children's party.

Explanation: 'Its' (no apostrophe) is the possessive form, so 'its tail' is correct. 'Children' is already plural, so possession is shown by adding 's: 'children's party'.

7Which sentence uses the correct homophone?

A.I do not know whether the weather will improve.

B.I do not know weather the whether will improve.

C.I do not know whether the wether will improve.

D.I do not know weather the weather will improve.

Explanation: 'Whether' introduces a choice or doubt; 'weather' refers to rain, sun, etc. The first sentence uses both correctly.

8Which sentence shows correct subject-verb agreement?

A.The team of players was exhausted after the match.

B.The team of players were exhausted after the match.

C.The team of players are exhausted after the match.

D.The team of players is exhausted after the match yesterday.

Explanation: 'Team' is a singular collective noun, so it takes the singular verb 'was'. 'Of players' is a prepositional phrase and does not change the subject.

9Which word is spelt correctly?

A.Receive

B.Recieve

C.Receeve

D.Reseive

Explanation: The rule 'i before e except after c' applies: after 'c', the spelling is 'ei'. So 'receive' is correct.

10What is the plural of 'leaf'?

A.Leaves

B.Leafs

C.Leafes

D.Leavs

Explanation: Nouns ending in 'f' or 'fe' usually form the plural by changing the 'f' to 'v' and adding 'es': leaf -> leaves.

About the 11 Plus GL Exam

The 11 Plus GL Assessment is a selective entrance exam used by many state grammar schools and independent schools across England (including Kent, Buckinghamshire, Lincolnshire, parts of Birmingham, and others). Pupils sit it in September of Year 6 (ages 10-11). The test covers English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, with results standardised against the national age-cohort.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

Each paper is typically 45-50 minutes (including instructions and practice questions)

Passing Score

Varies by region — typically a standardised score of 111+ (often 121+ in selective areas); pass mark set by each grammar school consortium

Exam Fee

Free for state grammar schools (registration through Local Authority); coaching and mock tests are paid (GL Assessment)

11 Plus GL Exam Content Outline

25%

English

Comprehension (literal and inferential), vocabulary in context, grammar (parts of speech, tenses, agreement), spelling rules, punctuation, homophones and figures of speech

25%

Mathematics

Number and place value, BIDMAS, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio and proportion, simple algebra, measurement, perimeter/area/volume, angles, coordinates, mean/median/mode and probability

25%

Verbal Reasoning

21 GL question types including synonyms, antonyms, odd-one-out, word and number codes, hidden words, analogies, letter sequences and short logic puzzles

25%

Non-Verbal Reasoning

Spatial reasoning: analogies, series, odd-one-out, matrices, reflections, rotations, nets of 3D shapes, cube counting and embedded shapes

How to Pass the 11 Plus GL Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Varies by region — typically a standardised score of 111+ (often 121+ in selective areas); pass mark set by each grammar school consortium
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: Each paper is typically 45-50 minutes (including instructions and practice questions)
Exam fee: Free for state grammar schools (registration through Local Authority); coaching and mock tests are paid

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

11 Plus GL Study Tips from Top Performers

1Practise GL-style multiple-choice answer sheets early — filling bubbles correctly under time pressure is a learned skill

2Build vocabulary daily; the English paper rewards children who know advanced Year 6 words like 'perpetual', 'scrutinise' and 'fervent'

3Drill all 21 GL Verbal Reasoning question types separately, then mix them in timed practice

4For Non-Verbal Reasoning, work through plenty of pattern puzzles to spot common transformations (rotation, reflection, addition of elements) quickly

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the 11 Plus GL exam taken?

Most regions sit GL Assessment 11+ in September of Year 6, just a few weeks after pupils start the school year. Results are released in October and used for grammar school applications submitted by 31 October.

How is the 11 Plus GL scored?

Raw marks are converted to a standardised score that adjusts for the pupil's exact age in months — older pupils are not advantaged. A standardised score of 100 is the national average; most grammar schools require 111+ and selective areas require 121+.

Which regions use the GL Assessment 11+?

GL Assessment is the most common 11+ provider — used in Kent, Medway, Lincolnshire, Buckinghamshire, parts of Birmingham, Lancashire, Cumbria, Wirral, Wiltshire, Trafford and many independent schools. CEM was the other major board until 2024 when CEM 11+ was discontinued.

How many papers are in the GL 11+?

Four papers in total: English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Some regions combine subjects into one or two sittings (e.g. Kent uses two papers covering all four subjects).