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Vocabulary is becoming increasingly important for the 11 Plus, and it helps to devote sufficient time to it, as it takes a long time to build an effective vocabulary. This book contains over 500 Essentials words that appear frequently in the 11 Plus, and uses some of the following techniques to help you remember these words faster and better! - Word Roots; Since many English words are derived from Greek & Latin roots, it makes sense to be aware of these. Knowing a single root can help you know a whole group of words! - Prefixes/Suffixes; Pay attention to the tone of the words, whether soft or hard, harsh or mind, negative or positive. This could help you guess when in doubt. Prefixes/Suffixes can often help you with identifying the meaning of a word, when in doubt. - Usage of the Word; Perhaps the Best way to increase your vocabulary is to read, read and read. There is absolutely no substitute for that! Reading helps you learn new words from the context in which they are used, thereby making it easy to remember the new words and more importantly, how and when it is used. This book provides you with multiple examples of how a word is used in different contexts. - Synonyms/Antonyms Being familiar with related words, increases the number and variety of your mental associations. This helps you retain the meaning of the word more easily. - Related Words In order to 'deeply' understand the meaning of a word, it is helpful to study related words at the same time. e.g. The word plenty connotes "sufficient for what is needed" while abundance means "more than what is needed ." - Pronunciations Each word has a pronunciation key that helps you say the word out correctly, thereby aiding retention. - Practice makes perfect! Finally, this book has over a thousand exercises to make sure that you remember the meanings of the newly learnt words 'forever'! Many ingenious methods, scientifically correct, have been devised to aid in the remembering of particular facts. These methods are based wholly on the principle that that is most easily recalled which is associated in our minds with the most complex and elaborate groupings of related ideas. All of the above methods are designed to create a word network in your mind, thereby helping you develop a lasting understanding of the word in the 11 Plus relevant context.
Vocabulary is becoming increasingly important for the 11 Plus, and it helps to devote sufficient time to it, as it takes a long time to build an effective vocabulary. 500 Advanced Words for 11 Plus Vocabulary is the second book of the two part set of 11 Plus Vocabulary books, the first one being 500 Essential words for 11 Plus. Together, these two books comprise the most comprehensive 11+ Vocabulary preparation tool in the market. This book contains over 500 Advanced words that appear frequently in the 11 Plus, and uses some of the following techniques to help you remember these words faster and better! - Word Roots; Since many English words are derived from Greek & Latin roots, it makes sense to be aware of these. Knowing a single root can help you know a whole group of words! - Prefixes/Suffixes; Pay attention to the tone of the words, whether soft or hard, harsh or mind, negative or positive. This could help you guess when in doubt.Prefixes/Suffixes can often help you with identifying the meaning of a word, when in doubt. - Usage of the Word; Perhaps the Best way to increase your vocabulary is to read and practice. There is absolutely no substitute for that! Reading helps you learn new words from the context in which they are used, thereby making it easy to remember the new words and more importantly, how and when it is used. This book provides you with multiple examples of how a word is used in different contexts. With over 1000 practice exercises, you will get more than enough practice for the 11 plus! - Synonyms/Antonyms; Being familiar with related words, increases the number and variety of your mental associations. This helps you retain the meaning of the word more easily. - Related Words; In order to 'deeply' understand the meaning of a word, it is helpful to study related words at the same time. e.g. The word plenty connotes "sufficient for what is needed" while abundance means "more than what is needed ". - Pronunciations; Each word has a pronunciation key that helps you say the word out correctly, thereby aiding retention. - Practice makes perfect! Finally, this book has over a thousand exercises to make sure that you remember the meanings of the newly learnt words 'forever'! Many ingenious methods, scientifically correct, have been devised to aid in the remembering of particular facts. These methods are based wholly on the principle that that is most easily recalled which is associated in our minds with the most complex and elaborate groupings of related ideas. All of the above methods are designed to create a word network in your mind, thereby helping you develop a lasting understanding of the word in the 11 Plus relevant context.
Learn MORE words FASTER with VISUALISATIONUse the POWER OF PICTURES to transform your child's learning.This book has 500 words to help prepare a child for the 11 Plus.Each word is illustrated with a picture, definition and where relevant, synonyms, to help a child rapidly learn a word. Alternative definitions of words are also provided.To consolidate learning there are 500 revision questions to test each word against its definition or synonym.Answers and a word list are included.
The vocabulary that your child most needs to learn consists of words that may appear in the 11 plus exams that they don't already know. This notebook provides the space for students to write down 500 words that they don't know and their definitions. The notebook also includes a couple of useful word lists. You could use a normal exercise book, or you could use this book. This book simply fulfills the role of an exercise book with space for words and definitions.
USE THE POWER OF VISUAL LEARNING FOR SUCCESS! Colour pictures used to illustrate 500 high level words This book is designed to aid rapid understanding and learning of 500 higher level words. The 11 plus examination, in all formats especially CEM, requires a high level and varied vocabulary for success. This book uses 500 colour pictures to illustrate definitions. Visualizing a word helps to put the word into context and aids the child to keep the word in their long term memory. ANSWERS INCLUDED How to use the book Each page has nine words along with nine pictures and 12 boxes to write the key words in. The bottom three words on each page are alternative meanings of some of the words without illustration. Ask your child to attempt the page to assess their baseline knowledge and then use a dictionary or the answers to help complete the table. Highlight or note down the words that the child is unfamiliar with and revise these at a later date to aid long term memorisation of the word. Practise using unfamiliar words in everyday conversation to help your child understand all the various meanings and to learn how to use the word in the correct context.
An extensive vocabulary is one of the most important skills required for 11+ success. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most difficult skills to master, as getting young kids to memorise hundreds of words is easier said than done! Vocabulary is tested in the 11+ in different ways such as: - Synonyms - Antonyms - Spellings - Fill in Blanks - Odd one Out - Missing Letters This book contains 100 varied and interesting exercises enabling kids to learn new words and consolidate their learning quickly and efficiently. Each exercise contains 20 or more different words that have appeared in the 11+ tests in recent past. Some of the exercises are designed to enable kids to work with groups of words with similar/opposite meanings, enabling quicker absorption of whole sets of new words. Spellings are an important, though sometimes ignored, part of 11 plus. This book has multiple exercises to test vocabulary combined with spellings. Answers to all exercises are provided at the end of the book. A child should try to do 2 or 3 exercises every day and make note of any new words to be revised later.
Introducing our brand new 11 plus vocabulary verbal reasoning book! Designed specifically for the new GL style assessment, this book is packed with everything your child needs to succeed. With 15 test papers, over 250 key words, and a specific focus on vocabulary, antonyms and synonyms, homophones and homographs, cloze, idioms, missing letters, and missing words, this book covers it all! ✍ No more searching for practice materials - we've got you covered! Plus, all the answers to the questions are included, making it easy for your child to learn and grow. To get the most out of this book, we recommend completing one or two tests per day on a regular basis. This will not only build your child's confidence but also ensure their success in the 11 plus examination.
An extensive knowledge of English vocabulary in use today is vital for the 11+ and Common Entrance examinations. The Vocabulary Builder Puzzle Book introduces over 1500 key 11+ words in a fun and engaging way to improve vocabulary and boost reading, writing and speaking skills. Ideal for students taking the Eleven Plus and more engaging and effective than 11+ vocabulary flashcards, The Vocabulary Builder Puzzle Book turns the onerous task of revision into an opportunity for independent learning and enjoyment. Greatly increases vocabulary Improves reading, writing and speaking skills Includes over 1500 key 11 plus words Ideal for the CEM and GL Assessment style 11+ exams Includes additional advanced vocabulary to enhance creative writing skills Promotes independent learning Fun and engaging traditional pen and paper puzzles and word problems Answers are included Can be used in conjunction with our existing range of Eleven Plus vocabulary workbooks. An essential vocabulary booster to carry you through your exams and beyond. To see our full range of workbooks visit: www.elevenplustutorials.co.uk
11+ Vocabulary: 1400 words testing Synonyms/ Antonyms/ Homophones/ Homographs/ Idioms/ Cloze In 10 minute Verbal Reasoning tests This book tests over 1400 words that frequently appear in the 11 plus exam, both CEM as well as GL and Independent schools exams. Apart from testing Synonyms, Antonyms, Word Usage, Odd one out and cloze, this book also tests Homonyms and Idioms which have been seen to occasionally appear in certain 11 plus tests. There are 43 sets containing 34 questions each. Each set should be done in 10 minutes. Try to set aside a period of 30-60 minutes each day and do one or two tests. Short periods of regular study are more effective than long irregular sessions. Make a note of the questions you get wrong, and revise them with the help of the answers and Explanations given at the end of this book. At the end of each test, blank space is provided for you to write down the words you do not know, enabling easier revision.
