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I’ve had a HGLTIS headache since I woke this morning.

Anagrams 1

Anagrams are words formed by rearranging letters. Solving them sharpens spelling, boosts vocabulary, and develops logical thinking skills for verbal reasoning practice.

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Fascinating Fact:

Anagrams have been used in history to hide secret discoveries, including by scientists like Galileo and Huygens.

In 11-Plus Verbal Reasoning, anagrams test how quickly you can spot patterns in letters. They strengthen vocabulary, improve spelling, and train the brain to think flexibly under time pressure.

Key Terms

Anagram: A new word made by rearranging the letters of another word.
Vocabulary: The set of words a person knows and uses in speech or writing.
Reasoning: The process of thinking carefully to solve problems or make decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is an anagram in verbal reasoning?

An anagram is when the letters of one word are rearranged to form another word, such as turning “listen” into “silent.”

How do anagrams help with the 11-Plus exam?

Anagrams help improve spelling, vocabulary, and quick thinking, all of which are useful for tackling verbal reasoning questions in the 11-Plus.

What is the best way to solve anagrams quickly?

To solve anagrams quickly, look for common prefixes and suffixes, spot smaller words inside the letters, and practice regularly to build speed.

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Example:

The sentence below has a word in which the letters are jumbled up. Rearrange the letters in capitals and write the correct version below it.

The girl sat on a ARCIH.

Answer: The girl sat on a CHAIR. ‘Chair’ is an anagram of ARCIH.

1 .

The sentence below has a word in which the letters are jumbled up. Rearrange the letters in capitals and write the correct version below it.
The balloon SHDIES as the air escaped from it.

DISHES

HISSED

HIDESS

SHIEDS

Only two of the given options are legitimate words: DISHES and HISSED. DISHES would make no sense in the sentence, so the answer is HISSED

2 .

The sentence below has a word in which the letters are jumbled up. Rearrange the letters in capitals and write the correct version below it.
He poured custard onto his PLAPE pie.

APPEL

PEPLA

APPLE

PEPAL

APPEL is a word (it means hitting the ground with your leading foot to mislead an opponent) but it does not make sense in this context. Of course, the answer is APPLE

3 .

The sentence below has a word in which the letters are jumbled up. Rearrange the letters in capitals and write the correct version below it.
DEGES grows in damp habitats.

EDGES

GESED

SEDGE

DEEGS

GESED and DEEGS are not true words, so the answer must be either EDGES or SEDGE. EDGES would not work in this case, so the answer is SEDGE (a grass-like plant which grows in wet ground)

4 .

The sentence below has a word in which the letters are jumbled up. Rearrange the letters in capitals and write the correct version below it.
The buses are kept overnight at the TPDOE.

DEPOT

OPTED

TOPED

PODET

Three of the options are legitimate words: TOPED (drunk), OPTED (chose) and DEPOT. TOPED and OPTED would not make sense in this sentence so the answer must be DEPOT (a place for storage)

5 .

The sentence below has a word in which the letters are jumbled up. Rearrange the letters in capitals and write the correct version below it.

The road KENDAS as it made its way up the mountain.

KNEADS

SNAKED

NAKEDS

KADENS

Only two of the four options are real words: KNEADS and SNAKED. KNEADS would not work in this sentence so the answer must be SNAKED

6 .

The sentence below has a word in which the letters are jumbled up. Rearrange the letters in capitals and write the correct version below it.
There is a problem with LARFE cats in our neighbourhood.

FERAL

FLARE

FRALE

FARLE

Although it sounds the same as FRAIL, FRALE is not a word. FARLE is not a legitimate word either, so the answer must be either FLARE or FERAL. However, FLARE would not make sense in the context of the sentence, so the answer is FERAL (wild)

7 .

The sentence below has a word in which the letters are jumbled up. Rearrange the letters in capitals and write the correct version below it.
I’ve had a HGLTIS headache since I woke this morning.

LIGHTS

GLISTH

SHILGT

SLIGHT

GLISTH and SHILGT will not be found in a dictionary. LIGHTS would be, but it does not make sense in this sentence. The answer is SLIGHT

8 .

The sentence below has a word in which the letters are jumbled up. Rearrange the letters in capitals and write the correct version below it.
The SRIBD sang in the trees.

BRIDS

BIRDS

DRIBS

SRIBD

Of the four options, only two are words: DRIBS and BIRDS. However, DRIBS does not make sense within this sentence so the answer must be BIRDS

9 .

The sentence below has a word in which the letters are jumbled up. Rearrange the letters in capitals and write the correct version below it.
The KROCS bobbed up and down on the lake.

ROCKS

CROKS

SORCK

CORKS

SORCK and CROKS are not real words so the answer must be either ROCKS or CORKS. ROCKS do not float so the answer must be CORKS

10 .

The sentence below has a word in which the letters are jumbled up. Rearrange the letters in capitals and write the correct version below it.
She DIGLED gracefully over the ice.

DILGED

GILDED

LIDGED

GLIDED

Of the four options, two are not genuine words (LIDGED and DILGED). GILDED would not make sense in this sentence (it means covered with gold leaf) so the answer must be GLIDED

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