Verbal Reasoning

Word Groups: Closer Groups

Find the word that belongs when the group needs a more exact name and some words have more than one meaning.

Verbal ReasoningAge 9+40 minutes

What this topic covers

  • Give a group an exact name rather than a broad one
  • Recognise which meaning of a word is being used from the other words in the group
  • Reject an option that is related to the group but does not belong to it

Core concept summaries

Key ConceptsThe Exact NameRelated, But Not a MemberWhich Meaning?

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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