Word Building

Learn prefixes, suffixes, and root words to expand your 11+ vocabulary.

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Powerful Verbs to Replace 'Said' and 'Went' in 11+ Writing

Over 40 vivid alternatives to 'said' and 'went', organised by emotion and context, with example sentences and tips on impressing examiners.

10 min readBeginner

Ambitious Adjectives Beyond 'Nice' and 'Good' for 11+ Writing

Over 50 precise adjective alternatives to overused words like nice, good, big, and bad, organised by context with example sentences and a paragraph rewriting exercise.

9 min readBeginner

Prefixes and Suffixes That Transform Your Vocabulary for the 11+

A practical guide to the most useful prefixes and suffixes for 11+ students, with grouped word-building tables, example sentences, and a timed word-creation exercise.

9 min readBeginner

Latin and Greek Roots That Unlock 11+ Vocabulary

Learn the twelve most useful Latin and Greek roots for Year 5/6, with word families, decode-the-word exercises, and comprehension strategies for tackling unfamiliar vocabulary.

10 min readIntermediate

Words That Show Emotions Without Naming Them

A practical vocabulary resource of body language and action words for six core emotions, with example sentences, a matching exercise, and a writing challenge to master show-not-tell.

10 min readIntermediate

Collective Nouns and Unusual Vocabulary for the 11+

Discover collective nouns, archaic words, and specialist vocabulary that signal a wide reader. Includes animal collectives, words still used in modern English, and a practical exercise for placing one well-chosen unusual word into your writing for maximum effect.

8 min readIntermediate

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