11+ Vocabulary: 1400 words testing Synonyms/ Antonyms/ Homophones/ Homographs/ Idioms/ Cloze: In 10 minute Verbal Reasoning tests

The 11+ Vocabulary: 1400 Words" is for advanced learning. From the moment I opened the book, I was impressed by its well-organized structure and comprehensive content. The book covers a wide range of vocabulary words, including synonyms, antonyms, homophones, homographs, idioms, and cloze exercises. This variety ensures that learners are exposed to different word forms and contexts, fostering a deeper understanding of the English language.One of the standout features of this book is its practicality. The 10-minute Verbal Reasoning tests provided are incredibly valuable, allowing users to gauge their progress and adapt to timed conditions commonly encountered in exams. The exercises are thoughtfully designed, offering a challenging yet manageable level of difficulty for advanced learners. The inclusion of synonyms, antonyms, homophones, homographs, idioms, and cloze exercises in the tests helps reinforce the knowledge acquired throughout the book.The explanations accompanying each word and exercise are clear and concise. The book not only provides definitions but also offers insightful examples and contextual usage. This approach enables learners to grasp the nuances and subtleties of words, making it easier to apply them in real-life situations.Highly recommend!

This book contains 43 x 10 minute tests of difficult vocabulary with all answers and some explanations at the back.Do make sure your child already has a high level of literacy if attempting this - it's daunting enough for an educated 49 year old let alone a 10-year-old.The book requires lots of extra time input from the parent/educator to support in the child in the necessary follow up work. Also, a decent adult-level dictionary (we started with Collins School Dictionary - which is otherwise great - but quickly moved to the massive Collins).Before buying this book I think there are 3 main points to consider:- Did the author (and publisher: Express Education Limited) of this book draw their material from past 11+ tests and if not where have they sourced their content? I am not familiar with the above mentioned company in this field, no credentials are offered on the cover or inside the book, and it does not appear to be supported/approved by any UK educational body. If it is, then this needs to be displayed clearly on or in the book.- Should a book - which is supposed to prepare the student for an exam in British English (the 11+ is, after all, only taken in the UK) - solely test the American English equivalents of words like: "garbage" (not "rubbish"), "fall" (not "autumn"), "cranky" (not "grumpy")?- In the 11+, are the children really going to be tested on words like "maladroit", "gaucheness", "egregious", "piddling", imperturbability", "nadir", "acme", "extol", "aplomb"? And these are from the first 2 tests only! Yes, you'll need to reach for the dictionary too (who's really being tested here?) - unless perhaps you are Frasier or Niles Crane .....My child and I are only 3 tests in, and there's no doubt they are encountering mountains of vocabulary here and are being tested on them in a consistent (though relentless) way. We are keeping a notebook with new words and definitions following the sensible (though minimal) advice at the beginning of the book.I would just like to make you aware of the Mount Parnassus that this book is, and also that you should make sure your child also learns the Brit equivalent of any US vocab.

For those of us now challenged with home schooling our children because of the coronavirus outbreak this book is an ideal aid, and for anyone reading this in a few years time when coronavirus is a distant memory well, this is still an ideal aid! The book is a well structured and comprehensive set of tests on verbal reasoning which are targeted perfectly at the age group advertised.There are 1400 words within the books of all types, broken down into 42 sets. Each set has sections consisting of interesting and engaging activities to test your child’s learning, such as filling in blank spaces, missing letters, synonyms and homographs. Importantly for a parent who hasn’t learned English grammar since their own school days there are answers provided at the back of the book for reference!The book is particularly useful in preparing a child for a test or exam, as the notes at the front on how to use the book suggest not spending more than 10 mins on each section, giving practice at timed activities. Sticking to the time limit also helps to keep the learning interesting and engaging.Overall the book is an excellent and comprehensive learning tool which I highly recommend.

''11+Vocabulary'' by Jerome K, is a comprehensive study guide for improving your vocabulary. It helps students to learn how to memorise information they are taught in class and is packed with multiple examples to teach them material they need for school including vocabulary, foreign languages, mathematics, and more. Additionally, it provides the students with extra Bonus Material for improving their 11 plus vocabulary and results.From the introduction, the book gives some useful advice on how to make your study more effective. One of the main tips you can find here is that short periods of regular study are more effective than long irregular sessions, something that is important for my eldest child and me.Every set contains exercises to help you practise on synonyms, antonyms, homophones, and homographs, and at the end of the book, you will find the correct answers and words explanations. ''11 + Vocabulary'' would also be a useful resource for anyone, including adults, looking to refresh their vocabulary knowledge.