Verbal Reasoning

Words with Two Meanings: Common Words

Choose the everyday word that matches both pairs of words, because it has two different meanings.

Verbal ReasoningAge 8+40 minutes

What this topic covers

  • Explain that one word can have two quite different meanings
  • Find a word that goes with both pairs of words in a question
  • Reject an option that goes with one pair but not the other

Core concept summaries

Key ConceptsOne Word, Two MeaningsSolve One Pair, Test the OtherIt Must Fit Both Pairs

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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