Show session ID Load QuizSave Quiz Welcome to your 11+ English Diagnostic Test Please do not ask for any help from grownups. If you are stuck, just make a wise guess and move on. There are about 40 questions( English) The overall time limit is 50 minutes. You will see a timer( with time left for the exam) at the bottom of the page If you face a tricky question, don't waste time and just move on to the next question. Remember there might be some easy ones ahead Keep a Pencil and Paper handy to work out the answers TIP 1: Don't spend more than a minute on any question TIP 2: Write down the tricky question numbers on a paper, so that you can revisit them if you have spare time. Student Name Parent's Email address 1. English: Choose the right word that fits in the blank . Professor Tate is trying to ________ a way of travelling through time. device devise divise divies None 2. Which part of the sentence has a spelling mistake ‘You did that on purpose!’ Rebecca shouted, as her clothes dripped with soapy water. ‘You did that on purpose!’ Rebecca shouted, as her clothes dripped with soapy water. No mistake None 3. Which part of the sentence has a spelling mistake Once they had discovered the quirky little coffee shop, it became their reguler place. Once they had discovered the quirky little coffee shop, it became their reguler place. No mistake None 4. Which part of the sentence has a spelling mistake 'This is the eigth time,’ sighed Mrs Brown, as she stared glumly at the broken window ‘This is the eigth time,’ sighed Mrs Brown, as she stared glumly at the broken window. No mistake None 5. Which part of the sentence has a spelling mistake Rahul’s face turned as red as a tomato: ‘Why would you embarass me like that? Rahul’s face turned as red as a tomato: ‘Why would you embarass me like that? No mistake None 6. Which part of the sentence has a spelling mistake Gradually, it became apparant that the team had little to no Gradually, it became apparant that the team had little to no chance of winning the match. No mistake None 7. Which part of the sentence has a spelling mistake Her jealous neighbour suspected her of being a horder when he noticed the stacks of newspapers and boxes accumulating in her garage. Her jealous neighbour suspected her of being a horder when he noticed the stacks of newspapers and boxes accumulating in her garage. No mistake None 8. Which part of the sentence has a spelling mistake Despite initial resistance, she skillfully used facts and compelling arguments to perswade her colleagues to support the new project. Despite initial resistance, she skillfully used facts and compelling arguments to perswade her colleagues to support the new project. No mistake None 9. English: choose the correct homophone. Queen Victoria ............ for 70 years reined reigned rained riegned None 10. English: choose the correct homophone. This wasn't the _________ time to mention that the test got cancelled write right rite all of the above None 11. English: Find the closest meaning of 'greedy' starving gluttonous gorge plump generous None 12. English: Find the opposite word of 'nimble' Professor Tate is trying to ________ a way of travelling through time. listless awkward static swift None 13. English: Tick the correct usage of exclamation in the sentences below( select all that apply) How did it get so cold What a lovely idea What was the idea How cold it is 14. English: Which sentence is correctly punctuated? "I'll take two please", she said to the shopkeeper "I'll take two please, she said to the shopkeeper." I'll take two please,' she said to the shopkeeper." "I'll take two, please," she said to the shopkeeper. I'll take two please, she said to the shopkeeper. None 15. Which of the below is correctly punctuated sentence Despite the excellent sailing conditions (which were totally unexpected) my dad’s boat came last. Despite the excellent sailing conditions, which were totally unexpected, my dad’s boat came last. Despite the excellent sailing conditions - which were totally unexpected - my dad’s boat came last. All of the above None of the above None 16. Which sentence uses semicolon correctly Four schools attended the choral contest: Woodside; Farmbridge; Collington and Mayersbrook. Four schools attended the choral contest; Woodside: Farmbridge: Collington and Mayersbrook. Four schools attended the choral contest; Woodside: Farmbridge: Collington and Mayersbrook; All of the above None of the above None 17. Which sentence is punctuated correctly I have two hobbies painting and hockey. I have two hobbies; painting and hockey. I have two hobbies: painting and hockey. All of the above None of the above None 18. Which of the below is correctly punctuated "It's unlikely that we will be able to visit Gran Auntie Jane, and Tim all in one afternoon." "It's unlikely that we will be able to visit Gran Auntie Jane, and, Tim all in one afternoon." "It's unlikely that we will be able to visit Gran, Auntie Jane, and Tim all in one afternoon." "It's unlikely that we will be able to visit Gran, Auntie Jane and Tim, all in one afternoon." None of the above None 19. Which sentence uses inverted commas correctly? “Harry! Come quickly! shouted Mum”. “Harry!” Come quickly!“ shouted Mum. “Harry! Come quickly!” shouted Mum. “Harry Come quickly!” shouted Mum. None of the above None 20. English: Identify the parts of speech of the bold word The cat rolled the ball under the cupboard. I put my new fish in the tank adverb noun preposition verb None 21. English: Find the adjectives in? "The beautiful, red roses were in bloom during the warm weather" beautiful, red, bloom beautiful, were, warm red, warm, weather beautiful, red, warm red, during, warm None 22. English: Fill the correct conjunction in the sentence. I can run fast ______I’m not very good in races. and as well as but therefore None 23. English: Fill the appropriate pronoun in the sentence. We visited lots of castles on _______ holiday his her our their None 24. English:Which suffix will make these nouns into adjectives? "FEAR----" "WONDER----" -er -ness -some -ing -ful None 25. English: Which verb tense is used in the sentence below? My grandfather has lived in this village all his life. present tense past tense present perfect tense past progressive tense present progressive tense None 26. Which author’s purpose is suggested by the text In preparation for the upcoming charity run, lace up your sneakers and don’t forget you must attend our weekly training sessions every Saturday morning. Remember to bring your kit which includes boots, the team jersey, shorts and your gum shields. Let’s make sure we can beat the other school’s team! To persuade people to join the team To remind the team what they need to do for training To inform the team that they have lost to the other school’s team To entertain readers with a story about a school football team None 27. Which author’s purpose is suggested by the text Calling all aspiring chefs! Our cooking class series begins next month. Learn the art of culinary delights from expert chefs and bring your cooking skills to new heights. We will be teaching a range of dishes from Russian to Indian cooking. For all first-time students we will be giving a 20% discount! To inform students of the cost of the course To persuade people to take cooking classes To inspire people to teach cooking classes To instruct people to attend classes None 28. What is the text’s most likely purpose? A category 4 hurricane with wind speeds of 140mph seems to have formed near the state line. All citizens are advised to stay inside and pay attention to the following broadcast… To persuade To entertain To evoke emotion To command To inform None 29. What is the text’s most likely purpose? I trembled with rage and horror, deciding to wait for him to approach and then close him in with mortal combat. He approached; his face was horrifically painted with sadness and violence - human and animal. To persuade To inform To thank To command To scare None 30. What is the text’s most likely purpose? A shiver ran straight down his spine. There was no way out and he knew it. The doors boomed as they slammed shut behind him. His heart raced faster than they ever had before. His palms were clammy from sweat. What now? To persuade To entertain To evoke emotion To command To inform None 31. What is the text’s most likely purpose? Attention to all employees: Due to the construction works happening in the parking lot, you may have to move your cars and park them elsewhere for the next few weeks. Any cars left in the parking lot are responsible for their own damages and losses. To persuade To inform To instruct To command To entertain None 32. “Sven was always described as a gregarious young boy – he was friends with every child in his class and always liked to be surrounded by people.” What does ‘gregarious’ mean? Disruptive Cheeky Outrageous Sociable Intelligent None 33. “Virat’s perception of the disagreement on the cricket field was that the argument was unnecessary – but no one asked his opinion.” What does ‘perception’ mean? Ability Being aggressive Lecture Understanding Creating confusion None 34. "Despite his feeble protests, she skillfully dismantled his arguments with logic and evidence, leaving him speechless in the face of her intellectual prowess." What does ‘feeble’ mean? Weak Fearful Intelligent Feisty Illogical None 35. “Despite his initial resolve, the exhausted hiker began to succumb to fatigue as he climbed the steep mountain trail, eventually needing to take a break to regain his strength.”What does ‘succumb’ mean? Fight Welcome Give in Resist Overcome None 36. From the passage describing Maria at the cliff's edge, what can you infer about her emotions and the significance of the moment? "As the storm clouds gathered in the distance, casting a shadow over the rugged landscape, Maria stood at the edge of the cliff. Her eyes fixed on the horizon, she seemed lost in thought. A weathered journal, pages filled with sketches and handwritten notes, rested in her hands. The wind tousled her hair, and the scent of rain hung in the air. In the valley below, a river snaked through the hills, reflecting the coming storm." Maria is contemplating a decision or reflecting on a personal matter. Maria is frightened by the approaching storm and seeks shelter. Maria is a nature enthusiast enjoying the dramatic weather. Maria is an artist seeking inspiration from the changing scenery. None 37. Based on the passage describing the mysterious character in the forest, what can you infer about the character's identity and purpose In the heart of the dense forest, where sunlight struggled to pierce through the thick canopy, a lone figure moved silently. The mysterious character wore a cloak that blended seamlessly with the shadows. Occasionally, the glint of a concealed object could be seen. As the figure navigated through the labyrinth of trees, a distant howl echoed, causing a fleeting expression of both determination and caution on their face. The character is a lost hiker trying to find a way out of the forest. The character is a forest ranger patrolling the area for safety. The character is a skilled and secretive explorer on a specific mission. The character is a wildlife researcher studying animal behavior. None 38. From the passage describing Maya's evening, what can you infer about Maya's feelings towards reading? "As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow across the sky, Maya found herself engrossed in a book. Lost in the world of words, she turned page after page, oblivious to the passing time. The soft rustle of leaves in the evening breeze and the distant chirping of crickets created a serene backdrop to her reading." Maya enjoys reading and becomes absorbed in the world of books. Maya is easily distracted and doesn't enjoy outdoor sounds. Maya prefers reading during the daytime rather than in the evening. Maya finds reading boring and uninteresting. None 39. Based on the text, which statement is more likely to be true? Mr. Thompson announced a surprise quiz, and the students exchanged worried glances. Lisa sighed, realising she forgot to review the chapter assigned for homework. Lisa is not in Mr. Thompson’s class. Mr. Thompson's quiz was unexpected for the students. Lisa is confident about the quiz. The quiz had its answers leaked. None 40. Based on the passage, Which sentence is more likely to be true? The door swung open, and the once lively hubbub of the classroom fell deathly quiet. Not a single word or noise fell out of anyone’s mouth when she walked in and stood sternly at the front of the room. The students favourite teacher has arrived. The class has been silent before the woman arrived. The door broke as the woman opened it The students are scared of a strict teacher who has just arrived. None You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning?