Which word belongs with the others: apple, banana, chair, pear?
Answer: chair does not belong
Word Relationships 11+ Verbal Reasoning Practice
Word relationship questions ask children to group, compare and connect vocabulary by meaning, category or function.
What children practise in Word Relationships
Word relationship questions ask children to group, compare and connect vocabulary by meaning, category or function.
Common question formats
- Category sorting
- Meaning links
- Odd-one-out style judgement
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using surface similarity only
- Ignoring broader meaning
- Forgetting the question's rule
Worked examples
What do these words have in common: swim, run, jump?
Answer: They are actions
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