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Anagrams 2

Anagrams are letter puzzles where words are rearranged into new ones. They improve vocabulary, spelling, and quick thinking, all useful for 11-Plus verbal reasoning.

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Fascinating Fact:

The word schoolmaster can be rearranged into the classroom which feels like it was meant to be.

In 11-Plus Verbal Reasoning, anagrams are a fun way to test how fast you can rearrange letters into new words. They encourage flexible thinking and sharpen problem-solving skills.

Key Terms

Anagram: A new word made by rearranging the letters of another word.
Reasoning: Using logic and thinking to solve problems or puzzles.
Wordplay: The creative use of words and letters for puzzles or jokes.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does an anagram mean in the 11-Plus exam?

An anagram is when the letters of a word are rearranged to make a new word. They appear in verbal reasoning to test language and thinking skills.

Why are anagrams useful for learning?

Anagrams build spelling, vocabulary, and memory. They also encourage students to think quickly and spot patterns, which are valuable skills for problem-solving.

What is an easy way to practise anagrams?

You can practise anagrams by playing word games, looking for smaller words inside bigger ones, and using puzzles in books or online resources.

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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 LGRNEAE gave orders to his troops.

GLEANER

ENLARGE

GENERAL

RELANGE

RELANGE is not a real word so the answer must be either ENLARGE (get bigger), GLEANER (one who gathers grain) or GENERAL (an officer in the army). The correct answer must be GENERAL as none of the other options makes sense

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.

Because of his YGRALLE to cats, he came out in a rash.

GALLERY

LARGELY

REGALLY

ALLERGY

All of the four options are real words, but the only one which would make any sense within the sentence is ALLERGY

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.

He never liked chocolate so opted for fruit DATENSI.

STAINED

INSTEAD

SAINTED

DETAINS

All of the four options are real words, but STAINED, DETAINS and SAINTED would not work in this sentence. The answer must be INSTEAD

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.

She played the GLANDEI role in the film.

ALIGNED

LEADING

DEALING

LAINGED

Three of the given options are legitimate words: DEALING (trading), ALIGNED (arranged in a straight line) and LEADING. LEADING is the only option that would make sense in the sentence, so is the correct answer

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.

He was an EEANTSR man, and loyal to the cause.

EARNEST

EASTERN

NEAREST

STAREEN

Three of the options are legitimate words: EASTERN (of the east), NEAREST (closest) and EARNEST (sincere or serious). NEAREST would not make sense in this sentence. EASTERN could, but is not such a good answer as EARNEST in the context of the sentence

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.

During the match, two of the YRLPASE were sent off.

REPLAYS

PARSLEY

SPARELY

PLAYERS

All of the four options are genuine words. However, the only one that makes sense in this case is PLAYERS

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.

Working out square roots is one of the THERASD parts of maths.

HARDEST

THREADS

HATREDS

TRASHED

All four of the options are genuine words, however the only one which makes sense in the sentence is HARDEST so that must be the correct answer

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.

He nervously awaited his exam STRULES.

RUSTLES

TURLESS

RESULTS

LUSTRES

TURLES will not be found in a dictionary. LUSTRES and RUSTLES would be, but neither make sense in this sentence. The answer is RESULTS

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.

She has a secret DRMRIEA who keeps sending her gifts.

MARRIED

ADMIRER

RAIDERM

DRAIMER

MARRIED is a word but it does not make sense in this context. Of course, the answer is ADMIRER (RAIDERM and DRAIMER are not real words)

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.

He knows the value of pi to seven LMCAIDE places.

MEDICAL

ACLAIMD

DECIMAL

CLAIMED

ACLAIMD is not a word, so the answer must be MEDICAL, CLAIMED or DECIMAL. However, neither MEDICAL nor CLAIMED would make sense in the context of the sentence, so the answer is DECIMAL

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