Verbal Reasoning
Reading Information: 'Not' Clues
Use clues that say what someone is not, such as not the tallest, together with comparisons, to work out what must be true.
Verbal ReasoningAge 10+40 minutes
What this topic covers
- Use a comparison to rule people out of the top or bottom place
- Combine a 'not' clue with comparisons to find who must be at an end
- Reason by elimination when the full order cannot be fixed
Core concept summaries
Key ConceptsEvery Comparison Rules Someone OutAdd the 'Not' ClueDo Not Claim Too Much
Practice formats pupils may meet
NeurofiED uses varied practice to help pupils apply the idea actively, check understanding and build confidence over time.
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