Codes 11+ Verbal Reasoning Practice

Code questions ask children to spot patterns in how letters or words are transformed into a rule-based answer.

What children practise in Codes

Code questions ask children to spot patterns in how letters or words are transformed into a rule-based answer.

Common question formats

  • Letter substitution
  • Simple code rules
  • Pattern testing

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Trying every option without checking the pattern
  • Forgetting the order of the letters
  • Missing repeated changes

Worked examples

If A becomes B and B becomes C, what does C become?

Answer: D

What is the code rule doing?

Answer: Moving letters forward

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