Verbal Reasoning is one of the most challenging parts of the 11+ exam. Many children find it difficult not because they cannot read or understand language, but because they struggle to:

• Recognise question patterns quickly
• Work under timed conditions
• Apply logical thinking to unfamiliar problems
• Stay confident when questions look different each time

With regular practice, these skills can be significantly improved.

Introducing Zoom Coded & Zoom Verbal Games

To help children build confidence in all areas of Verbal Reasoning, we have created:

Zoom Coded & Zoom Verbal Games

These games are designed specifically to support GL-style Verbal Reasoning preparation and are available to purchase at our mock exam sessions in Shurdington.

They provide structured, repeated practice across all key question types so children become familiar, confident, and faster at answering.

You can also find more information on:

11plusgames.com

Designed to build confidence step-by-step

One of the biggest benefits of the Zoom games is that they are:

• Topic-based
• Structured into clear sections
• Designed for repeated practice of weaker areas

This means children are not just practising randomly—they are focusing on specific skill gaps identified through mocks or practice.

Clear progression levels

The games are carefully structured into difficulty levels:

• Easy
• Medium
• Hard
• Very hard

This progression allows children to:

• Start at a comfortable level
• Build confidence gradually
• Develop accuracy before increasing speed
• Reach exam-level difficulty in a manageable way

This step-by-step approach helps reduce anxiety and builds real exam confidence.

What the Zoom games cover

The games include all major Verbal Reasoning question types, such as:

• Word meanings and vocabulary
• Synonyms and antonyms
• Code breaking and logic puzzles
• Letter and number patterns
• Word relationships
• Sentence-based reasoning tasks

Each section is designed to reinforce understanding through repetition and structured practice.

Why this approach works

In GL Verbal Reasoning exams, children are not just tested on knowledge—they are tested on:

• Speed of thinking
• Pattern recognition
• Accuracy under pressure

The Zoom games help develop these skills by:

• Repeating key question types
• Breaking learning into manageable sections
• Increasing difficulty gradually
• Building familiarity with exam-style questions

This reduces panic in exams and improves performance under time pressure.

Available at our mock exams in Shurdington

Both Zoom Coded & Zoom Verbal Games are available to purchase at our GL 11+ mock exam sessions in Shurdington.

This allows parents to:

• See the resources in person
• Match them to their child’s weak areas from mock results
• Start targeted practice immediately

How to use them effectively

For best results:

• Use mock exams to identify weak areas
• Focus on the relevant topic section in the Zoom games
• Start at an easier level and progress upwards
• Practise in short daily sessions (10–15 minutes)
• Revisit harder sections regularly

This creates a clear improvement cycle:

Identify → Practise → Build confidence → Improve

Summary

Verbal Reasoning success comes from confidence, not luck.

The Zoom Coded & Zoom Verbal Games – Find out more information only at 11plusgames.com and sold at our mock exams in Shurdington, help children:

• Practise all key question types
• Build confidence step-by-step
• Improve speed and accuracy
• Progress from easy to very hard questions

Used alongside mock exams, they provide a structured way to turn weak areas into strengths and improve overall 11+ performance