Theory11+ Selective Thinking Skills Study Guide
Study for the 11+ Selective Thinking Skills with exam topics, practice questions, a free PDF, video walkthrough and timed mock exam links.
How to study for 11+ Selective Thinking Skills
- Read the topic list so you know what the exam is likely to cover.
- Answer the free practice questions and read every explanation.
- Download the PDF for offline review.
- Use timed mock exams when your untimed practice feels comfortable.
Topics to review
- The core topics and terminology you'll be tested on
- Rules, standards and best-practice procedures
- Real-world scenarios and how to respond
- Common mistakes and how to avoid them
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Q1All vegetables grown in the school garden need watering every day during summer. Tomatoes are grown in the school garden. This summer has been very hot and dry. What is the main conclusion?
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✓ Correct answer: The tomatoes in the school garden need watering every day this summer.
The argument directly establishes that school-garden vegetables need daily watering in summer, and that tomatoes are in the school garden, so the conclusion that follows is that the tomatoes must be watered every day this summer.
Q2Every student who joins the drama club must attend rehearsals on Wednesdays. Priya has just joined the drama club. Priya plays sport on Tuesdays and Thursdays. What is the main conclusion?
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✓ Correct answer: Priya will have to attend rehearsals on Wednesdays.
Since every drama club member must attend Wednesday rehearsals and Priya has joined, it follows directly that Priya must attend on Wednesdays; her Tuesday/Thursday sport is irrelevant to this conclusion.
Q3The community pool is only open to the public when a lifeguard is on duty. Today the only lifeguard called in sick. No replacement has been arranged. What is the main conclusion?
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✓ Correct answer: The community pool will not be open to the public today.
The rule states the pool only opens when a lifeguard is present; since no lifeguard is available today and no replacement has been arranged, the pool cannot open today.
Q4Nadia always takes an umbrella when the weather forecast predicts rain. The forecast for tomorrow shows a 90% chance of rain. Nadia has checked the forecast. What is the main conclusion?
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✓ Correct answer: Nadia will take an umbrella tomorrow.
The argument tells us Nadia always takes an umbrella when rain is forecast, and she has seen tomorrow's rain forecast, so she will take an umbrella tomorrow.
Q5The art room is locked whenever Ms Ferreira is away. Ms Ferreira is on a school trip today. A student wants to paint a picture this afternoon. What is the main conclusion?
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✓ Correct answer: The art room will be locked this afternoon.
The rule links the art room being locked to Ms Ferreira's absence; since she is away today, the art room will be locked, which is the direct conclusion the argument supports.
Q6Only students with a signed permission form may go on the excursion. Theo has not returned his permission form. The excursion departs tomorrow morning. What is the main conclusion?
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✓ Correct answer: Theo will not be allowed to go on the excursion.
The condition for attending is a signed permission form; since Theo has not returned his, he does not meet the condition and therefore cannot go on the excursion.
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