English Mastery

Stretch Grammar – The 11+ Unseen Paper: Question Types and Timing

Pupils learn the five question families of the 11+ unseen paper, budget time by marks, and follow the exam order of operations.

English MasteryAge 11+25 minutes

What this topic covers

  • Recognise the five question families of an unseen comprehension paper.
  • Budget time using the marks on each question.
  • Follow the order of operations: skim, questions, line references, answer.

Core concept summaries

Key IdeasThe Passage and Its Five Questions: The Night TrainThe Five Families and the ClockSee It WorkThe Trap

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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