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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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Our #WordOfTheWeek is coax – to gently persuade someone to do something. This week's challenge is to write a paragraph where one character tries to coax another into doing something they are nervous about! Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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Word of the week: coax. Class: verb. Definition: to gently persuade someone to do something. Synonyms: persuade, encourage, cajole. Antonyms: discourage, dissuade, deter. In use: Lena spent ten minutes trying to coax her little brother down from the tree, promising him his favourite biscuits if he came down carefully. Challenge: Write a paragraph where one character tries to coax another into doing something they are nervous about.
August 17, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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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 sow – to plant seeds by scattering them on or in the ground. This week's challenge is to write a short story about a character who sows something unexpected — it doesn't have to be seeds! Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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Word of the week: sow. Class: verb. Definition: to plant seeds by scattering them on or in the ground. Synonyms: plant, scatter, seed. Antonyms: harvest, reap, uproot. In use: Every spring, Grandpa Joe would sow rows of sunflower seeds along the garden fence, and by summer they towered above even the tallest visitor. Challenge: Write a short story about a character who sows something unexpected - it doesn't have to be seeds!
August 3, 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 according – used to indicate that something is stated, reported, or ordered by someone or something else. This week's challenge is to write a sentence using the word according correctly. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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Word of the week: according. Class: preposition. Definition: used to indicate that something is stated, reported, or ordered by someone or something else. Synonyms: as stated by, as per, in line with. Antonyms: contrary to, against, regardless of. In use: According to the weather forecast, it would be sunny all week, so Priya packed her bag for a picnic in the park. Challenge: Write a sentence using the word according correctly.
July 13, 2026 at 7:58 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is abundant– existing or occurring in large amounts. This week's challenge is to write a sentence containing the word abundant. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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Word of the week: abundant. Class: adjective. Definition: existing or occurring in large amounts. Synonyms: bountiful, copious. Antonyms: sacrifice, insufficient. In use: Leo’s garden was abundant with flowers in the spring. Challenge: Write a sentence containing the word abundant.
June 29, 2026 at 10:41 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is bargain which can be used as a verb and a noun.
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An image of a boy buying a video game. Word of the Week: bargain. Class: verb. Definition: to ask for something that benefits you, such as a better price or better working conditions. Synonyms: negotiate, haggle. Antonyms: counter, oppose. In use: Alfie bargained with the market stall holder to pay £5 for the video game priced up at £7. Challenge: Can you think of a time where you have bargained for something. An image of a girl purchasing a jacket. Word of the Week: bargain. Class: noun. Definition: something that is good value for money on sale at a lower price than normal. Synonyms: good deal, cheap. Antonyms: expensive, rip off. In use: Nelly thought the jacket was a bargain with 75% off the original price.
April 20, 2026 at 8:04 AM
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#WordOfTheWeek is back with the word approve – to have a positive opinion of something, or to accept or agree to something.. Can you think of two more synonyms and antonyms for approve?
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An image of people sat at a table having a meeting and the following text: Word of the Week: approve. Class: verb. Definition: to have a positive opinion of something, or to accept or agree to something. Synonyms: like, appreciate, consent, ratify. Antonyms: disapprove, dislike, deny,refuse. In use: The school committee approved the proposal to install solar panels. Challenge: Can you think of two more synonyms and two more antonyms for approve.
April 13, 2026 at 9:09 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is idiom – a phrase or saying whose words do not have a literal meaning. E.g. Let the cat out of the bag. Can you think of five idioms?
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An image of a cat climbing out of a bag. Word of the Week: idiom. Class: noun. Definition: a phrase or saying whose words do not have a literal meaning. Synonyms: non-literal, turn of phrase. Antonyms: literal, statement. In use: George explained the meaning of the phrase 'let the cat out of the bag' to his French exchange guest, Henri. Examples: Under the weather. Cost an arm and a leg. A blessing in disguise. Challenge: Can you think of five idioms you have heard and understand the meaning of.
March 30, 2026 at 8:50 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is juxtaposition - placing two or more things side by side to contrast and create an interesting effect. This week’s challenge is to write a sentence containing a juxtaposition.
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An image of a teenage boy sat on a park bench. With the following text. Word of the Week: juxtaposition. Class: noun. Definition: placing two or more things side by side to contrast and create an interesting effect. Synonyms: comparison, proximity. Antonyms: distance, separation. In use: Jess used the juxtaposition of noise and quiet to emphasise the park as a place of calm in the busy city. Example: Oscar sat deep in thought in the tranquillity of the park while the traffic raced down the nearby roads. Challenge: Write a sentence containing a juxtaposition.
March 23, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is lenient - not severe or strict, not punishing bad behaviour in a strong way. This week’s challenge is to write a paragraph about a time when someone was lenient with you.
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An image of a teacher sat at a desk with a pupil on either side of him. With the following text. Word of the Week: lenient. Class: adjective. Definition: not severe or strict, not punishing bad behaviour in a strong way. Synonyms: compassionate, tolerant. Antonyms: merciless, intolerant. In use: The teacher was lenient with the pupils caught using their mobile phones in the classroom. Challenge: Write a paragraph about a time when someone was lenient with you.
March 16, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is interrupt - to stop something from happening for a short time, often in relation to stopping someone from speaking. Can you come up with three more antonyms and three more synonyms for interrupt.
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An image of a young boy next to an older sister who is working at a desk. Word of the Week: interrupt Class: verb Definition: to stop something from happening for a short time, often in relation to stopping someone from speaking. Synonyms: disturb, break off. Antonyms: continue, allow. In use: Ava did not like it when her brother interrupted her doing her homework. Challenge: Can you come up with three more synonyms and three more antonyms for interrupt.
March 9, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is faithful - trusted, or loyal to a person, organisation or idea. Your challenge is to come up with three more antonyms and three more synonyms for faithful.
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An image of two friends sat at a table with cups of tea. Word of the Week: faithful Class: adjective Definition: trusted, or loyal to a person, organisation or idea. Synonyms: honest, dependable. Antonyms: dishonest, unfaithful. In use: Anya was a faithful friend who would always turn up when needed, whatever the problem. Challenge: Can you come up with three more synonyms and three more antonyms for faithful.
March 2, 2026 at 10:58 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is grotesque. Something unnatural and unpleasant in a bizarre or frightening way. The challenge this week is to write a paragraph about something grotesque.
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An image of gargoyles on the side of an old building and the following text: Word of the Week: grotesque Class: adjective Definition: unnatural and unpleasant in a bizarre or frightening way. Synonyms: absurd, eerie, ridiculous. Antonyms: ordinary, normal. In use: The medieval building was covered with grotesque gargoyle figures. Challenge: Write a paragraph about something grotesque.
February 23, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is ridiculous – silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at. This week’s challenge is to write a paragraph describing something ridiculous. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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An image of a cat in a multi coloured knitted hoodie. The following wording is included. Word of the week: ridiculous. Class: adjective. Definition: silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at. Synonyms: absurd, bizarre, crazy. Antonyms: believable, serious, sensible. In use: Phoebe’s cat looked ridiculous in the jumper she had knitted for it. Challenge: Write a paragraph describing something ridiculous.
February 16, 2026 at 9:44 AM
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This week’s #WordOfTheWeek is circumvent – to avoid something in a clever or dishonest way. This week’s challenge is to write a sentence containing the word circumvent. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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An image of a young boy in bed having a bedtime story read by his father. The following wording is included. Word of the week: circumvent. Class: verb. Definition: to avoid something in a clever or dishonest way. Synonyms: bypass, deceive, evade. Antonyms: confront, allow. In use: Jack tried to circumvent bedtime by asking for another story, then for a glass of water. Challenge: Write a sentence containing the word circumvent.
February 9, 2026 at 8:44 AM
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Our #WordOfTheWeek is idol– someone who is admired and well respected, or a religious object to which worship is directed. This week's challenge is to write a paragraph about who your idol is and why. Find more #11PlusResources at www.bofa11plus.com.
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An image of a pop singer and the following text: Word of the week: idol. Class: noun. Definition: someone who is admired and well respected, or a religious object to which worship is directed. Synonyms: hero, role model, deity, god. Antonyms: nobody, devil. In use: Ava discussed with her Mum whether Taylor Swift or Madonna is the greatest pop idol. Challenge: Write a paragraph about who your idol is and why. It might be a sporting idol, a pop idol, or someone who is not famous.
February 2, 2026 at 9:51 AM