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Verbal Reasoning Quiz - Insert a Letter 3 (Questions)

Insert a letter puzzles boost quick thinking. Pupils must add one letter to change a word, helping them sharpen spelling, vocabulary, and speed for 11 Plus practice.

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Fascinating Fact:

These puzzles can be played in groups as quickfire games where speed matters as much as accuracy.

In 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning, insert a letter puzzles strengthen lateral thinking. They encourage pupils to experiment with language and practise solving word problems under time pressure.

Key Terms

Lateral thinking: Solving problems in creative and unexpected ways.
Vocabulary: The range of words a person understands and uses.
Accuracy: Correctness in spelling and forming words without mistakes.

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

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

Why are insert a letter puzzles useful for 11 Plus exams?

They build spelling skills, improve vocabulary, and develop flexible problem-solving abilities that help pupils in verbal reasoning tests.

Can insert a letter puzzles be done in groups?

Yes, they can be played as quickfire challenges in pairs or groups, making learning fun and competitive.

How can I get better at insert a letter puzzles?

Regular practice, learning word patterns, and expanding vocabulary all help pupils solve insert a letter puzzles more quickly and accurately.

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d
g
t
b

The correct answer is t. By inserting “t” you can make the four words colt, tram, belt, and toll.

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har (?) one hel (?) uke

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5.

Choose the correct missing letter
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6.

Choose the correct missing letter
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7.

Choose the correct missing letter
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8.

Choose the correct missing letter
hoo (?) ups plo (?) our

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9.

Choose the correct missing letter
rea (?) ode fil (?) ilk

[ ]	r
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10.

Choose the correct missing letter
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Verbal Reasoning Quiz - Insert a Letter 3 (Answers)

1.

Choose the correct missing letter
har (?) one hel (?) uke

[x]	d
[ ]	c
[ ]	l
[ ]	t

By inserting “d” you can make the four words hard, done, held and duke

2.

Choose the correct missing letter
cas (?) new dir (?) ids

[ ]	e
[ ]	d
[x]	k
[ ]	p

By inserting “k” you can make the four words cask, knew, dirk and kids. A dirk is a small dagger

3.

Choose the correct missing letter
mas (?) ire ren (?) ake

[ ]	h
[x]	t
[ ]	s
[ ]	a

By inserting “t” you can make the four words mast, tire, rent and take. Don't mix up tire: to become tired, with tyre: rubber surrounding a wheel!

4.

Choose the correct missing letter
oxe (?) ear tow (?) ail

[ ]	d
[ ]	s
[x]	n
[ ]	t

By inserting “n” you can make the four words oxen, near, town and nail. Oxen is the plural of ox, an old fashioned word for a cow

5.

Choose the correct missing letter
pon (?) oke joe (?) elp

[x]	y
[ ]	g
[ ]	h
[ ]	s

By inserting “y” you can make the four words pony, yoke, joey and yelp. A joey is a baby kangaroo

6.

Choose the correct missing letter
ste (?) ise sle (?) est

[x]	w
[ ]	d
[ ]	y
[ ]	i

By inserting “w” you can make the four words stew, wise, slew and west. Slew is the past tense of slay, meaning to kill

7.

Choose the correct missing letter
sho (?) rek fel (?) ool

[ ]	s
[ ]	w
[x]	t
[ ]	d

By inserting “t” you can make the four words shot, trek, felt and tool. A trek is a journey involving hardship, so think about Star Trek and you will understand the movies better!

8.

Choose the correct missing letter
hoo (?) ups plo (?) our

[ ]	d
[x]	p
[ ]	r
[ ]	k

By inserting “p” you can make the four words hoop, pups, plop and pour

9.

Choose the correct missing letter
rea (?) ode fil (?) ilk

[ ]	r
[ ]	d
[x]	m
[ ]	s

By inserting “m” you can make the four words ream, mode, film and milk. A ream is the name for 500 sheets of paper

10.

Choose the correct missing letter
tou (?) ilt fre (?) usk

[x]	t
[ ]	r
[ ]	g
[ ]	h

By inserting “t” you can make the four words tout, tilt, fret and tusk