--- type: "FAQ Page" title: "Free 11+ English Practice Papers with Answers (PDF)" description: "Download a free 11+ English practice paper with answers (PDF): comprehension, punctuation and sentence completion in multiple-choice GL and CEM style." resource: https://pip11plus.com/11-plus-english-papers tags: ["11+", "english", "printables", "pip"] timestamp: 2026-10-13T19:42:37Z image: https://pip11plus.com/social/og/og-paper-english.png --- ๐Ÿ“„ Free download ยท with answers # 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. [Download Paper 1 (PDF)](#dl-11-plus-english-practice-paper-1) [Practise online free โ†’](https://pip11plus.com/english-questions) 15 questions Worked answers About 25 minutes Print at home 11+ ENGLISH ยท PAPER 1 ### Get the 8-page English practice paper with answers - 8 pages - Answers included - Printable A4 - Section 1: reading comprehension (6 questions) - Section 2: capital letters & punctuation (5) - Section 3: sentence completion (4) - Printable answer sheet + worked answer key Thanks! Your download is on its way. We'll only use your email to send this and, if you tick the box, our tips. ## 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. After the free English PDF ## A question they missed can become the next skill they master. Was it an unfamiliar word, a tricky inference or punctuation? Use the worked answers to name the gap, then open that English skill in Pip for fresh practice and feedback after each answer. It is a more useful next step than repeating the same paper. **Free to start:** repeatable 11+ English practice. **Pip Pro:** interactive Pip Teaches lessons and timed mock papers. 01 Read and mark 02 Spot the skill 03 Practise in Pip [Download Pip free on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/pip-11-practice/id6775690698) [Get Pip free on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pip11plus.app) [Available at Amazon Appstore](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0HKGJ4HTP) [See 11+ English practice โ†’](https://pip11plus.com/english-questions) ![Real Pip English practice screen showing a homophones question](https://pip11plus.com/app-shots/pseo/pip-homophones-feedback.jpg) Real English practice in Pip **When vocabulary slowed the paper down** The Pip 11+ Vocabulary Builder offers write-in word practice, while the app keeps daily English questions fresh. As an Amazon Associate, Pip earns from qualifying purchases. ## Get every new paper, free We publish fresh 11+ English, Maths and Reasoning papers regularly. Pop your email in and we will send the next ones the moment they are ready. No spam. Just new free papers and practice tips. Unsubscribe any time. ## About 11+ English practice papers 11+ English papers test reading comprehension alongside technical English: spelling, grammar, punctuation and vocabulary. If vocabulary is the weak spot, our free flashcards cover the [must-have vocabulary for Year 6](https://pip11plus.com/11-plus-vocabulary-year-6), including the harder words that catch children out, with [Year 5](https://pip11plus.com/11-plus-vocabulary-year-5) and [Year 4](https://pip11plus.com/11-plus-vocabulary-year-4) decks for younger children. Many 11+ tests use multiple-choice English questions, but passages, timings and answer sheets differ by provider and school. This original paper gives children a useful subject rehearsal; check your own test format before using it as a mock. For practice across subjects, try our [free GL-style English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning papers](https://pip11plus.com/gl-assessment-11-plus-practice-papers). These are original Pip resources, not official GL Assessment papers. 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](https://pip11plus.com/how-important-is-reading-for-the-11-plus). When marking reveals a particular gap, use our free [11+ comprehension worksheets with worked answers](https://pip11plus.com/11-plus-comprehension-worksheets), [punctuation worksheets](https://pip11plus.com/11-plus-punctuation-worksheets) or [cloze worksheets](https://pip11plus.com/11-plus-cloze-worksheets) before trying another full paper. Papers are brilliant for rehearsing exam day, but they run out fast. For everyday practice, the free [Pip 11+ English](https://pip11plus.com/english-questions) 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](https://pip11plus.com/11-plus-printables), or explore the full [11+ Info Hub](https://pip11plus.com/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. **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. ## Unlimited papers that mark themselves Pip gives your child fresh 11+ English questions every day, free, with instant feedback and adaptive difficulty. [Get Pip free ๐Ÿš€](https://pip11plus.com/index#get)