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Letter Connections 2

Letter connection puzzles build reasoning by spotting alphabet patterns. These challenges boost problem-solving skills and prepare pupils for verbal reasoning in the 11 Plus.

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Fascinating Fact:

Some puzzles use positions in the alphabet, like A is to 1, B is to 2, and so on.

In 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning, letter connection puzzles test logical thinking by using the order of the alphabet. Practising these questions improves focus, memory, and problem-solving.

Key Terms

Alphabet: The ordered set of letters from A to Z.
Rule: A consistent pattern used to solve a puzzle.
Logic: Reasoning skills used to reach the correct answer.

For more insight into exam style, see our guide on 11 Plus sample questions for parents.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How do letter connection puzzles work?

They involve using positions of letters in the alphabet to find hidden rules or complete sequences, such as A=1, B=2, C=3.

Why are these puzzles included in the 11 Plus?

They develop logical reasoning, pattern recognition, and problem-solving skills, which are key areas tested in verbal reasoning exams.

How can pupils get better at letter connection questions?

Pupils improve by practising quizzes, writing out the alphabet with numbers, and solving puzzles that involve shifting or repeating patterns.

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Example:

The alphabet is given below to help you. Find the pair of letters that will complete the sentence in the most sensible way. When you have found the most appropriate pair of letters, choose the correct answer from the four choices available.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
BC is to DE as GH is to ?

Answer: The correct answer is IJ

To get from B to D we moved forward 2 letters, and to get from C to E we also moved forward 2 letters. Only IJ works.

1 .

The alphabet is given below to help you. Find the pair of letters that will complete the sentence in the most sensible way. When you have found the most appropriate pair of letters, choose the correct answer from the four choices available.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
DJ is to JG as LP is to ?

To get from D to J we moved forward 6 letters, and to get from J to G we moved backwards 3 letters. Only RM works.
MR was one of the possible answers. You know that Mr means Mister, and Mrs means Missus, but what does Mstr mean? One of the answers below hides the answer

2 .

To get from F to T we moved forward 14 letters, and to get from M to O we moved forward 2 letters. Only OR works

3 .

To get from L to G we moved backwards 5 letters, and to get from P to C we moved backwards 13 letters. Only ES works.
The answer to the puzzle in question 1? Mstr means Master, and applies to a male who is under 18 years old

4 .

To get from E to A we moved backwards 4 letters, and to get from R to M we moved backwards 5 letters. Only HM works.
HM is a used on official letters and in some official titles, like HM Prison, HMS and HMSO. What does HM mean in these titles? The answer is hidden below

5 .

To get from W to R we moved backwards 5 letters, and to get from S to M we moved backwards 6 letters. Only IA works

6 .

To get from Y to C we moved backwards 22 letters, and to get from F to A we moved backwards 5 letters. Only AI works.
The answer to the puzzle in question 4? Her/His Majesty's (Prison, Ship, Services Overseas)

7 .

To get from W to D we moved backwards 19 letters, and to get from L to A we moved backwards 11 letters. Only GB works

8 .

To get from Y to P we moved backwards 9 letters, and to get from F to I we moved forward 3 letters. Only AU works.
On the periodic table different elements have letters which stand for them. For example 'NA' is Sodium. What does 'Au' mean? Get the answer below

9 .

To get from E to S we moved forward 14 letters, and to get from B to G we moved forward 5 letters. Only YM works

10 .

To get from R to Z we moved forward 8 letters, and to get from J to E we moved backwards 5 letters. Only XB works.
Well done! You have reached the end of the second Letter Connections quiz. And the answer to the question about the periodic table? 'Au' stands for gold

Author: Stephen O'Hara