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Verbal Reasoning Quiz - Insert a Letter 4 (Questions)

Insert a letter puzzles are fun challenges that boost word skills. Pupils add one letter to change a word, improving spelling accuracy and flexible thinking for 11 Plus practice.

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Fascinating Fact:

These puzzles sharpen spelling skills because they make you think carefully about word structure.

In 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning, insert a letter puzzles encourage pupils to pay close attention to language patterns. They build spelling accuracy, vocabulary growth, and quick problem-solving skills.

Key Terms

Word structure: The way letters are arranged to form words.
Spelling: Writing a word with the correct letters in the right order.
Reasoning: Thinking carefully to find answers and solve problems.

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

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What do insert a letter puzzles teach pupils?

They teach pupils to analyse word structures, improve spelling accuracy, and think flexibly about how letters form different words.

Are insert a letter puzzles good preparation for the 11 Plus?

Yes, they strengthen verbal reasoning skills, expand vocabulary, and improve accuracy, all of which are useful in 11 Plus exams.

How often should pupils practise these puzzles?

Regular short practice sessions are most effective, helping pupils stay focused while steadily improving their speed and accuracy.

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mos (?) eam bit (?) top

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Choose the correct missing letter
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Choose the correct missing letter
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Choose the correct missing letter
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Choose the correct missing letter
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Choose the correct missing letter
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Verbal Reasoning Quiz - Insert a Letter 4 (Answers)

1.

Choose the correct missing letter
mos (?) eam bit (?) top

[x]	s
[ ]	h
[ ]	t
[ ]	e

By inserting “s” you can make the four words moss, seam, bits and stop

2.

Choose the correct missing letter
haz (?) arn hos (?) yes

[ ]	z
[ ]	y
[x]	e
[ ]	t

By inserting “e” you can make the four words haze, earn, hose and eyes. Haze is when the environment cannot be seen clearly because of smoke, dust or fog. We say, "It was very hazy."

3.

Choose the correct missing letter
col (?) unk len (?) own

[ ]	e
[ ]	m
[ ]	t
[x]	d

By inserting “d” you can make the four words cold, dunk, lend and down. To dunk something means to dip it into liquid. At Halloween we "dunk for apples" by putting our head into a bowl of water filled with apples to try to pick one up with our teeth

4.

Choose the correct missing letter
snu (?) olt cur (?) ite

[ ]	l
[ ]	t
[x]	b
[ ]	d

By inserting “b” you can make the four words snub, bolt, curb and bite. To curb means to restrain or keep in check

5.

Choose the correct missing letter
age (?) hin his (?) pry

[x]	s
[ ]	e
[ ]	t
[ ]	a

By inserting “s” you can make the four words ages, shin, hiss and spry. Spry means active and lively. We often use it to describe an elderly person who is very active

6.

Choose the correct missing letter
dod (?) gre jud (?) pen

[ ]	i
[ ]	e
[x]	o
[ ]	a

By inserting “o” you can make the four words dodo, ogre, judo and open

7.

Choose the correct missing letter
edi (?) idy sli (?) ore

[ ]	s
[x]	t
[ ]	e
[ ]	m

By inserting “t” you can make the four words edit, tidy, slit and tore

8.

Choose the correct missing letter
fla (?) ore hum (?) ole

[x]	p
[ ]	o
[ ]	m
[ ]	t

By inserting “p” you can make the four words flap, pore, hump and pole

9.

Choose the correct missing letter
goo (?) ose fla (?) ews

[ ]	f
[ ]	d
[x]	n
[ ]	s

By inserting “n” you can make the four words goon, nose, flan and news

10.

Choose the correct missing letter
jad (?) asy hat (?) ach

[ ]	a
[ ]	s
[x]	e
[ ]	t

By inserting “e” you can make the four words jade, easy, hate and each. Quite a tough question to finish the series. Jade is a hard, green stone used in jewellery