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Alphabetising

Alphabetical order speeds up searching. Learn how to compare letters and words, handle tricky ties, and use dictionaries and indexes with confidence.

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Fascinating Fact:

If the first word matches, compare the next word. Example: Queen Anne before Queen Bee.

In 11 Plus English, alphabetising helps you find words quickly in dictionaries, glossaries, and indexes. You compare letters from left to right and, if needed, compare the next letters or words.

Key Terms

  • Alphabetical order: Sorting words by comparing their letters from left to right.
  • Lexicographic comparison: A step by step letter comparison used by dictionaries.
  • Index: An alphabetical list that tells you where to find information.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How do you alphabetise words with the same first letter?

Compare the second letter. If that matches, compare the third, and so on until you find a difference. For example, cat comes before cattle because cat ends earlier.

Do you ignore spaces and hyphens when alphabetising?

Yes in most school tasks. Treat spaces and hyphens as separators and compare letters only. For example, ice cream is filed like icecream and comes before icicle.

How do you alphabetise names with titles like Dr or Sir?

Ignore the title and alphabetise by the first important name. For example, Dr Brown goes under Brown and Sir David goes under David or the surname shown.

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Author:  Frank Evans (Specialist 11 Plus Teacher and Tutor)
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