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Verbal reasoning: Synonyms selection practice
We’re looking for synonyms in this worksheet. Have a go at completing these synonyms selection practice questions.
Verbal reasoning: Sums using letters as numbers
In algebra we answer mathematics questions using letters in place of numbers, so you need to be confident with all four operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) in order to answer correctly. Try these simple questions as an introduction to basic algebra.
Verbal reasoning: Selecting synonyms
Synonyms are words with the same or similar meanings. Can you think of three synonyms for each of the words below? After you’ve done that, use a thesaurus (a synonyms dictionary) to add another two to your list.
Verbal reasoning: Practising word connections
Word connection questions can be tricky! In these questions you are asked to choose two words, one from each set of brackets that will complete the sentence in the most sensible way.
Verbal reasoning: Number relationships practice
Complete the questions by inserting a number in the brackets. The answer (number) is related to the two numbers that are either side of the brackets.
Verbal reasoning: Number and letter codes
Here are four words. Below the four words are three of the words written in a secret code. The codes may be in a different order from the words. The answer may be one of the words you are given or it may be a new word that you need to work out.
Verbal reasoning: Number series practice
Let's put your advanced counting skills into practice! In these questions you are asked to insert the next number or numbers into the series.
Verbal reasoning: Number and letter codes practice
Each of the codes in these questions uses numbers as letters, so you need to find the correspondence between the digits and the letters to crack the code.
Verbal reasoning: Next letter in the series practice
Have a go at finding the next two letters in the series in these practice questions.
Verbal reasoning: Moving letters and making new words practice
In the questions you need to make two new words from two original words by moving one letter from the left-hand word and placing it somewhere in the right-hand word.
Verbal reasoning: Move a letter to make two new words
In these questions you need to move one letter from the left-hand word and place it somewhere in the right-hand word to create two new words.
Verbal reasoning: Missing three-letter words practice
In these questions you are asked to find a three-letter word that is missing from a larger word.
Verbal reasoning: Looking at a number series
In this question type you are asked to insert the next number or numbers into the series. These are some of the number series you might find in this type of question. Can you continue each of the series?
Verbal reasoning: Logical deduction practice
Logical deduction questions are tricky, but your step-by-step methodical technique will stand you in good stead when it comes to identifying the correct answer! See how well you do at these logical deduction practice questions.
Verbal reasoning: Link between letters practice
In these questions you are trying to find a connection between two pairs of letters. You have to work out this pattern or connection and apply it to the second set of letters. Can you find the next two letters in this series?
Verbal reasoning: Letter code-breaking practice
Try these code-breaking practice questions. For the first two you’ve been provided with a blank alphabet to complete, but for the others you’ll need to write out your own alphabet.
Verbal reasoning: Introduction to maths equations
An equation is a number sentence where one side equals the other. Here’s your step-by-step guide to completing equation questions.
Verbal reasoning: Introduction to logical deduction
Logical deduction questions are probably the hardest verbal reasoning puzzles you’ll come across. Using a step-by-step, methodical method you will be able to get to the right answer, though – just be prepared to draw a few diagrams on the way! Look at this example and how we can work our way through the question until we get the answer.
Verbal reasoning: Identify a number pattern
In these questions you have to complete the question by inserting a number in the brackets. The answer is related to the two numbers that are either side of the brackets.
Verbal reasoning: Homophones and homographs practice
Here are some common homophones you should know. Can you fill in a definition of each word in the chart? Then can you pick the correct homophone in each sentences?