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What are 11 Plus CLOZE tests?
There are two kinds of 11 Plus CLOZE test:
- CLOZE 11 plus paragraphs; and CLOZE 11 plus words tests. Both of these are 11 plus verbal reasoning tests.
- With the 11 plus CLOZE paragraphs, there is a word or more left out of a sentence or paragraph. The word options are sometimes provided, sometimes not.
- For CLOZE word tests, letters in a specific word are omitted and your child will have to provide these.
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- Firstly, our free verbal reasoning 11 plus papers;
- Secondly, , our 11 plus results day guide;
- Then next our recommended 11 plus Maths papers; and
- Finally an extensive Local Grammar Schools Guide for parents
11 plus SKILLS GUIDES
These aim to improve your personal 11 plus needs in certain skills: Maths skills; Verbal Reasoning, Non Verbal Reasoning and English skills.
Writing Skills Guides for 11 plus exam
- 11+ Rewrite & Improve.
- Punctuation and 11+ Spelling Pack 1, and Pack 2.
- 11+ Cloze (Words) ; 11+ Cloze (Sentences) and 11+ Sentence Completion.
The above are useful for improving reading skills and Comprehension Skills too.
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Verbal Reasoning Test practice
CLOZE tests test a variety of skills, such as:
- spelling
- grammar and
- knowledge of English
In addition to testing these, CLOZE tests also test whether a child can think critically and analytically about a test and the meaning as they are reading. Although these tests may be used in the classroom setting, it is also now part of the new CEM-style 11 Plus tests for grammar school entrance. It is expected to soon replace the old style verbal reasoning tests as they are known to be more robust. They also tend to be more ‘tutor-proof’.
Tips for CLOZE verbal reasoning tests:
- read the whole passage before you choose the missing word
- use your knowledge of grammar and syntax. For example, knowing whether the word should be a noun, adjective, verb or adverb, might help in eliminating the incorrect options
- start with the ones you know or are familiar with
- make use of spelling rules if you are not familiar with the cloze word in question
- re-read the whole paragraph/sentence to make sure it makes sense
How do you prepare for CLOZE verbal reasoning tests
CEM has always endeavoured to make their tests ‘tutor-proof’ and this might just be their next step. As 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning CLOZE tests are becoming the new norm for CEM 11 Plus grammar school how do you prepare your child?
- Make sure they know their grammar and syntax. What is a verb, an adverb, a noun, an adjective and when do you use which.
- Get them to know and apply spelling rules. Have ‘spelling bees’ around the dinner table or on the way to school get
- Assure they have a good vocabulary. Take a new ‘word of the day’ every day. Make sure they know the meaning and try and use it in conversations with you throughout the day.
Most importantly, make sure your child is not stressed for this. Our brains and especially those of our children, just cannot work as it should under too much pressure. Have a look at our How Stressed is Your Child quiz to see if they might need some help. We also provide some good methods to reduce stress.
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Our 11 Plus Practice
- 11 Plus Maths practice: Firstly, our useful mental Maths practice. You may also find these CAT Practice Tips Intro
- Our 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Practice: In our opinion these are some of the best 11 plus tips for Verbal Reasoning. Next, the School Entrance Tests 11+ Verbal Reasoning Practice. Here is our book on Passing Verbal Reasoning Tests
- Our English 11 plus test practice and 11 plus English tips: firstly, to improve your literacy Secondly, practice to improve your spelling and grammar. Thirdly, some general 11 plus English tips.
- 11 Plus non verbal reasoning tips: We are very proud of our 11 Plus non verbal reasoning article with the City Kids magazine.
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