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Hidden word questions test how well pupils spot words tucked inside other words or sentences. Careful reading and sharp eyes help find them quickly.

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Fascinating Fact:

Hidden word games have been played for centuries, even in medieval texts where monks tucked secret words into religious writing.

In 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning, hidden word puzzles check observation and spelling. Pupils practise scanning sentences carefully to uncover words that are concealed within larger text.

Key Terms

Hidden Word: A complete word concealed inside another word or phrase.
Scanning: Quickly looking through text to find specific words or patterns.
Observation: The skill of noticing small details within text.

For more insight, read our guide on courses and materials for the 11 Plus.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is a hidden word question in 11 Plus exams?

A hidden word question asks pupils to find a full word that is concealed within a longer word or a sentence, such as “hat” in “whatsoever.”

How can pupils get better at hidden word puzzles?

They can improve by practising scanning text, underlining potential letter groups, and double-checking that the word is complete and spelt correctly.

Why are hidden word questions included in verbal reasoning?

They are included to test vocabulary, spelling, and the ability to notice details in text — useful skills for schoolwork and beyond.

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Example: The dog was frightened by the noise.

The dog

dog was

was frightened

the noise

Answer: then (the noise)
The word 'then' is hidden in the noise

1 .

In the sentence below a FOUR letter word is hidden between two words. The two words are next to each other. Find the pair of words and select the correct answer from the four choices available.

I need ice cold drinks on a hot day.

cold drinks

hot day

need ice

I need

need ice is the correct answer because dice is hidden between need and ice

2 .

are adept

adept at

at climbing

climbing trees

are adept is the correct answer because both area and read are hidden between are and adept. Adept is a word which means highly skilled. Are you highly skilled at these quizzes yet?

3 .

Christmas time

time brings

joy for

brings joy

Christmas time is the correct answer because mast is hidden between Christmas and time

4 .

School usually

usually finishes

for the

finishes for

for the is the correct answer because fort is hidden between for and the. I bet you're glad when it's Friday!

5 .

always makes

Lemonade always

me hiccup

makes me

Lemonade always is the correct answer because deal is hidden between Lemonade and always

6 .

Playing games

than doing

doing homework

fun than

than doing is the correct answer because hand is hidden between than and doing

7 .

During the

football you

were lucky

to score

football you is the correct answer because ally is hidden between football and you. An ally is another word for a friend or for someone who helps you. Countries often have allies

8 .

favourite film

time again

can watch

time and

time and is the correct answer because mean is hidden between time and and

9 .

loved to

to make

He loved

make epigrams

make epigrams is the correct answer because keep is hidden between make and epigram. An epigram is an interesting, and usually witty, expression

10 .

My father

drinks too

father drinks

much coffee

father drinks is the correct answer because herd is hidden between father and drinks

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