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Free 11+ English practice papers, with answers

A complete, original 11+ English paper in the standard multiple-choice format: reading comprehension, punctuation and sentence completion, with a printable answer sheet and a worked answer key. Free to download, no sign-up.

15 questions Worked answers About 25 minutes Print at home
11+ ENGLISH · PAPER 1

The Keeper of Beacon Rock

Comprehension · Punctuation · Sentence completion
  • Section 1: reading comprehension (6 questions)
  • Section 2: capital letters & punctuation (5)
  • Section 3: sentence completion (4)
  • Printable answer sheet + worked answer key
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Free · no sign-up · PDF, prints on A4

What is in the paper

Fifteen questions across the three skills the 11+ tests most, in the same multiple-choice format children meet on the day, marked on a separate answer sheet.

1

Comprehension

An original passage with inference, vocabulary and writer's-technique questions, each with five options.

2

Punctuation & grammar

Spot-the-mistake lines covering capital letters and punctuation, with the option to mark "no mistake".

3

Sentence completion

Choose the best word or group of words to complete each line in correct standard English.

About 11+ English practice papers

11+ English papers test reading comprehension alongside technical English: spelling, grammar, punctuation and vocabulary. Most grammar and independent schools use the multiple-choice format from GL Assessment or a CEM-style provider, where children read a passage and mark their answers on a separate sheet. This free paper follows that format exactly, so the practice feels like the real thing.

The best way to use a practice paper is little and often. Give your child a calm 25 minutes, then mark it together with the answer key and talk through anything they missed. Reading widely between papers does more for comprehension than any worksheet, so it is worth pairing papers with regular reading.

Papers are brilliant for rehearsing exam day, but they run out fast. For everyday practice, the free Pip 11+ English app generates unlimited fresh questions that adapt to your child and mark themselves, so a finished paper is never the end of the practice. You can also browse all our free 11+ printables, or explore the full 11+ Info Hub for guidance on scoring, timing and exam day.

Frequently asked questions

Are these 11+ English papers free?+

Yes. You can download the paper as a PDF for free, with a full answer key included, and no sign-up is required.

Do the papers come with answers?+

Yes. Every paper has a worked answer key with a short explanation for each question, so your child learns from any mistakes.

Are these GL or CEM style?+

The paper uses the standard multiple-choice format common to both GL Assessment and CEM-style 11+ exams: comprehension, punctuation and grammar, and sentence completion, marked on a separate answer sheet.

How long should it take?+

About 25 minutes for the 15 questions. You can run it untimed first to build confidence, then timed once your child is comfortable.

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