11+ English Mock Tests
The 11+ English paper tests how well a child reads, and how accurately they write. It is not one skill but several, and a real exam moves from one to the next without a pause: a passage to understand, then spelling, punctuation, grammar and vocabulary questions, all against the clock.
Practising each part on its own builds the method. An 11+ English mock test puts them together in one timed paper, so your child practises what topic papers cannot: switching between question types and sharing the time sensibly, so the comprehension does not swallow the minutes needed for the sections that follow.
A full-length English paper usually covers:
- Comprehension — a passage of fiction, poetry or non-fiction followed by questions on retrieval, inference, vocabulary in context and the writer's choice of language. It is the largest section and carries the most marks.
- Spelling — spotting the line of text that contains a misspelt word, or confirming that there is no mistake at all.
- Punctuation — finding the missing or misplaced comma, apostrophe, capital letter or speech mark in a short passage.
- Grammar — tense, agreement, word classes and sentence structure, often tested through the same error-spotting format.
- Choose the best word — a cloze passage where each gap has five options and only one fits the grammar, the meaning and the rest of the story.
Every mock test below is free to download, comes with an answer paper where available, and is designed to be ink-friendly so you can print it at home without using a whole cartridge.
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Prefer to work on screen?
The same kind of paper can be sat online — timed, marked the moment your child finishes, and with a worked explanation for every question. Nothing to print, and no account needed to start.
How to get the most from an English mock test
- Recreate exam conditions. A quiet room, a clear desk, no dictionary and no help from an adult. Sit the whole paper in one go.
- Time it strictly. Set a timer before your child starts and stop them when it goes off. Around a minute a question is typical, with the passage read inside that time.
- Read the passage properly once. A careful first read saves time later. After that, go back to the lines each question points to — the answer is in the text, not in memory.
- Watch the clock at the halfway mark. If comprehension is still unfinished with half the time gone, move on. Spelling and punctuation questions are quicker marks and should not be left blank.
- Mark it by section, not just by score. Six lost marks spread across the paper means "keep practising"; six lost marks all in punctuation means one set of rules needs teaching this week.
- Keep a word list. Every unfamiliar word from the passage or the best-word options goes on a list to revisit every few days. Alongside wide reading, nothing lifts an English score more.
Frequently asked questions
Are these 11+ English mock tests really free?
Yes. Every mock test and answer paper on myFreeSchool is completely free to download, print and share. There is no sign-up, no paywall and no limit on downloads.
What is in an 11+ English mock test?
A full paper brings every part of the English exam together: a comprehension passage with questions on retrieval, inference and vocabulary, followed by sections on spelling, punctuation and grammar, and a "choose the best word" cloze passage.
How long should an 11+ English mock test take?
Most full-length English papers allow around 50 minutes for 50 questions. The comprehension passage takes the biggest share of that, so time the paper strictly from the start and make sure your child does not spend so long reading that the later sections are rushed.
Do the mock tests come with answers?
Yes. Where an answer paper is available you will see an "Answers" button next to the question paper, so you can mark the test at home straight after your child finishes.
Which exam boards do these mock tests suit?
The papers follow the multiple-choice format used by GL Assessment, which sets English papers for many grammar school areas. The comprehension, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary skills they test are the same ones CEM and independent school papers look for, so they are useful practice whichever board your target school uses.
Should my child read the whole passage before starting the questions?
Yes. A careful first read of about five minutes pays for itself, because the questions follow the order of the passage and many depend on understanding the whole story. After that, go back to the exact lines each question points to rather than answering from memory.
When should my child start sitting English mock tests?
Practise each part on its own first - comprehension, spelling, punctuation and grammar, and choose the best word - then start full mock tests around three to six months before the exam, spaced a week or two apart so there is time to work on the weakest section.