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11+ Non-Verbal ReasoningPractice Paper 1 · MathedUp

80 questions · 40 minutes
GL-style · 4 sections

Instructions

  1. Do not begin until you are told to start. You have 40 minutes for 80 questions.
  2. Mark every answer on the separate answer sheet, not on this paper.
  3. Choose one answer (A–E) for each question and shade the matching lozenge in pencil.
  4. Work quickly and carefully: about 30 seconds per question. If a question is hard, move on and come back.
  5. Rub out any answer you want to change. Do not leave two marks for one question.
Example: to choose answer C, shade it like this: ABCDE

Section 1Series

Work out which shape comes next in the sequence.

Worked example
A
B
C
D
E
Answer B — Two independent rules: the corners mirror left–right; the centre reverses shading.
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Section 2Analogies

Work out how the first shape changes into the second, then apply the same change.

Worked example
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C
D
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Answer E — Two independent rules: the corners rotate 180°; the centre reverses shading.
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Section 3Similarities

Find the shape that is most like the first two.

Worked example
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D
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Answer E — Each shape has 8 corners.
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Section 4Codes

Work out the code for each shape, then choose the code for the test shape.

Worked example
ZWMSXWZS
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Answer E — Top letter = its shading, bottom letter = shape on top.
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WYWZMYMN
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JRNPSVTR
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Answer Sheet11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning · Paper 1

Score
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Name: School: Date:
Use a pencil. For each question, fill in one lozenge: the letter (A–E) of your chosen answer. Rub out mistakes fully.
Section 1
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Section 2
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Section 3
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Section 4
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Mark Scheme11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning · Paper 1

Score out of 80
1BThe shape grows larger each step.
2AEach step: mirror left–right, then reverse the shading.
3AOne more circle joins the chain each step.
4ETwo patterns alternate: in every other shape the dot turns one step clockwise; the shapes in between stay the same.
5CThe dot moves one position anticlockwise each step.
6BThe arrow turns a quarter turn anticlockwise each step.
7DTwo patterns alternate: in every other shape the dot turns one step clockwise; the shapes in between stay the same.
8AThe shading repeats in a 3-step cycle (black → diagonal stripes → white).
9EEach step: rotate 90° clockwise.
10CEach step: mirror left–right, then reverse the shading.
11BOne more line crosses the stem each step.
12AThe shading alternates between white and vertical stripes each step.
13BThe shading repeats in a 3-step cycle (diagonal stripes → vertical stripes → white).
14BEach step: rotate 90° clockwise.
15BThe shading repeats in a 3-step cycle (white → diagonal stripes → black).
16EThe shape grows larger each step.
17AThe shading alternates between vertical stripes and horizontal stripes each step.
18BThe dot moves one position anticlockwise each step.
19BTwo independent rules: the corners mirror top–bottom; the centre stays the same.
20ATwo independent rules: the corners rotate 180°; the centre stays the same.
21CThe stem gains one more arm at the top.
22DThe shading is reversed.
23CEach shape: the dot turns 90 clockwise°.
24AThe stem gains one more arm at the top.
25CThe stem gains one more arm at the top.
26DEach shape: mirror left–right.
27CEach shape: mirror top–bottom.
28BEach shape: mirror left–right.
29AEvery arrow turns clockwise, a quarter turn.
30EEach shape: mirror top–bottom, then reverse the shading.
31EThe stem gains one more arm at the top.
32EThe shape grows larger.
33DEach shape: mirror top–bottom.
34CThe shading is reversed.
35BThe shading is reversed.
36AEvery arrow turns anticlockwise, a quarter turn.
37AThe shading is reversed.
38CTwo independent rules: the corners rotate 90° anticlockwise; the centre reverses shading.
39ATwo independent rules: the corners reverse the shading; the centre reverses shading.
40CThe shape shrinks smaller.
41AEach figure joins 3 shapes in a ring.
42ABoth shapes have 7 sides.
43BEach shape contains 5 smaller shapes.
44BEach shape has a solid mark in the middle.
45AEach shape contains 2 smaller shapes.
46AEach figure has 4 dots.
47CEach shape contains 4 smaller shapes.
48EEach shape has a solid mark in the middle.
49EEach shape has 8 corners.
50DEach shape has 6 corners.
51DEach figure has 3 dots.
52CEach figure has 2 bars at the foot.
53CEach figure has 3 lines crossing the stem.
54BEach shape has 5 corners.
55EEach figure joins 4 shapes in a ring.
56EEach figure joins 4 shapes in a ring.
57BEach figure joins 5 shapes in a ring.
58DEach shape has a solid mark in the middle.
59DEach shape contains 2 smaller shapes.
60CEach figure has 2 lines crossing the stem.
61ATop letter = frame, bottom letter = centre shape.
62BTop letter = shape type, bottom letter = shading.
63ATop letter = how many joined shapes, bottom letter = shape at each join.
64ETop letter = number of corners, bottom letter = shading.
65ETop letter = shape, bottom letter = which one is black.
66ATop letter = frame, bottom letter = centre shape.
67BTop letter = whether a corner points inwards, bottom letter = shading.
68ATop letter = number of corners, middle letter = shading, bottom letter = whether a corner points inwards.
69DTop letter = shading, bottom letter = whether a corner points inwards.
70ETop letter = frame, bottom letter = centre shape.
71ETop letter = number of corners, middle letter = shading, bottom letter = whether a corner points inwards.
72BTop letter = shape, bottom letter = size.
73CTop letter = how many shapes, bottom letter = shading.
74DTop letter = line direction, bottom letter = shape.
75CTop letter = how they are arranged, bottom letter = shape.
76ATop letter = frame, bottom letter = centre shape.
77BTop letter = how many lines, bottom letter = where the lines sit.
78CTop letter = whether a corner points inwards, middle letter = number of corners, bottom letter = shading.
79BTop letter = shape type, bottom letter = shading.
80DTop letter = number of corners, bottom letter = shading.