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Our #WordOfTheWeek is controversy – a strong disagreement between people who have very different opinions about something. Your challenge is to write a short story about a controversy at school. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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Word of the week: controversy. Class: noun. Definition: a strong disagreement between people who have very different opinions about something. Synonyms: disagreement, dispute, debate. Antonyms: agreement, consensus. In use: The referee's final decision sparked such controversy that fans argued about it in the school playground for weeks afterwards. Challenge: Write a short story about a controversy at school.
November 9, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is complex – made up of many different parts and difficult to understand. This week's challenge is to write a paragraph about something you find complex and explain why. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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Word of the week: complex. Class: adjective. Definition: made up of many different parts and difficult to understand. Synonyms: complicated, intricate, elaborate. Antonyms: simple, straightforward. In use: The plot of the mystery novel was so complex that Zara had to reread the final chapter twice to understand how all the clues fit together. Challenge: Write a paragraph about something you find complex and explain why.
November 2, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is temperature – a measurement of how hot or cold something is, usually shown on a thermometer. This week's challenge is to write a sentence using the word temperature. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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Word of the week: temperature. Class: noun. Definition: a measurement of how hot or cold something is, usually shown on a thermometer. Synonyms: heat. In use: As the thermometer climbed steadily throughout the afternoon, Leon could tell the temperature outside had become far too hot for their planned football match. Challenge: Write a sentence using the word temperature.
October 26, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is feeble – lacking strength or energy; very weak. This week's challenge is to write a paragraph about a character who feels feeble but finds inner strength. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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Word of the week: feeble. Class: adjective. Definition: lacking strength or energy; very weak. Synonyms: weak, frail, fragile. Antonyms: strong, powerful. In use: After being ill for two weeks, Ayesha felt too feeble to even lift her school bag, let alone run in the cross-country race. Challenge: Write a paragraph about a character who feels feeble but finds inner strength.
October 19, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is pompous – speaking or acting as if you are more important or impressive than you really are. This week's challenge is to write a short poem using the word pompous. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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Word of the week: pompous. Class: adjective. Definition: speaking or acting as if you are more important or impressive than you really are. Synonyms: self-important, arrogant, conceited. Antonyms: modest, humble. In use: Everyone in the classroom groaned when Freddie gave his usual pompous speech about being the best footballer in the year, even though he'd never once scored a goal. Challenge: Write a short poem using the word pompous.
October 12, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is acquire – to get or obtain something, often through effort or over time. This week's challenge is to find 3 more synonyms for the word acquire. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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Word of the week: acquire. Class: verb. Definition: to get or obtain something, often through effort or over time. Synonyms: obtain, gain, secure. Antonyms: lose, relinquish. In use: Through weeks of careful practice, Marcus finally began to acquire the confidence he needed to perform his violin solo in front of the whole school. Challenge: Find 3 more synonyms for the word acquire.
October 5, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is traitor – someone who betrays their side by secretly helping the enemy. This week's challenge is to write a short story using the word traitor. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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Word of the week: traitor. Class: noun. Definition: someone who betrays their side by secretly helping the enemy. Synonyms: betrayer, defector, turncoat. Antonyms: ally, loyalist. In use: The other knights refused to believe Sir Cedric was a traitor, even after he was seen slipping out of the castle to meet with the invading army. Challenge: Write a short story using the word traitor.
September 28, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is brief – lasting only a short time, or using only a few words. This week's challenge is to write a short story in no more than 5 sentences — keep it brief! Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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Word of the week: brief. Class: adjective. Definition: lasting only a short time, or using only a few words. Synonyms: short, concise, fleeting. Antonyms: long, lengthy, detailed. In use: Aisha gave a brief wave goodbye before disappearing through the doors, her mind already racing ahead to what might lay in wait for her. Challenge: Write a short story in no more than 5 sentences — keep it brief!
September 21, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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September 29, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is bountiful – large in quantity; generously provided. This week's challenge is to write a sentence using the word bountiful. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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Word of the week: bountiful. Class: adjective. Definition: large in quantity; generously provided. Synonyms: abundant, plentiful, generous. Antonyms: scarce, meagre, sparse. In use: The farmers' market was bountiful that autumn, with stalls overflowing with apples, pumpkins and freshly baked loaves that filled the air with warmth. Challenge: Write a sentence using the word bountiful.
August 10, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is frequently – happening or occurring many times, often at short intervals. This week's challenge is to find 3 more synonyms for frequently — how many can you think of? Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com. #11Plus #ElevenPlus #ISEB #ISEBPrep #11PlusPrep
Word of the week: frequently. Class: adverb. Definition: happening or occurring many times, often at short intervals. Synonyms: often, regularly. Antonyms: rarely, seldom. In use: Noah so frequently visited the library that the librarian already had his favourite books set aside before he even walked through the door. Challenge: Can you find 3 more synonyms for frequently?
July 29, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is altitude – the height of an object or place above sea level or the ground. This week's challenge is to write a short paragraph describing a journey to a great altitude — it could be real or imaginary! Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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Word of the week: altitude. Class: noun. Definition: the height of an object or place above sea level or the ground. Synonyms: height, elevation, peak. Antonyms: depth, base. In use: As the plane climbed to a higher altitude, Tommy pressed his face against the window and watched the city shrink to the size of a toy set below. Challenge: Write a short paragraph describing a journey to a great altitude — it could be real or imaginary!
July 6, 2026 at 8:05 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is perplexed – confused or puzzled because something is difficult to understand. This week's challenge is to write a sentence about something that has perplexed you. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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An image of two people building a wardrobe with the following text: Word of the week: perplexed. Class: adjective. Definition: confused or puzzled because something is difficult to understand. Synonyms: bewildered, puzzled. Antonyms: certain, sure. In use: Lewis was perplexed by the instructions to build his new wardrobe. Challenge: Write a sentence about something that has perplexed you.
December 8, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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December 4, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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