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Letter Connections 4

Letter skipping puzzles test reasoning with alphabet patterns. These questions build logic, memory, and attention to detail, helping pupils prepare for 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning exams.

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Fascinating Fact:

Sometimes the connection is about skipping letters, like A is to C as D is to F.

In 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning, puzzles that skip letters in the alphabet encourage pattern recognition. These skills are essential for problem-solving in exam settings.

Key Terms

Sequence: An ordered list of numbers or letters following a rule.
Skipping: Leaving out one or more letters when forming a pattern.
Reasoning: The process of thinking logically to solve problems.

For more insight into the test, see our guide on what subjects are tested in the 11 Plus.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does skipping letters mean in puzzles?

Skipping letters means leaving gaps in the alphabet, like A to C or M to O. It forms a logical sequence that pupils must spot to solve the puzzle.

How do letter skipping puzzles help pupils?

They strengthen logical thinking, improve memory, and train pupils to spot hidden patterns, which are skills needed in Verbal Reasoning exams.

Are letter skipping puzzles common in the 11 Plus?

Yes. They often appear in Verbal Reasoning tests because they measure how well pupils recognise patterns and apply rules quickly and accurately.

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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
RH is to GW as PG is to ?

To get from R to G we moved backwards 11 letters, and to get from H to W we moved forwards 15 letters. Only EV works.
VW can stand for Volkswagen, which in German means 'The people's car'

2 .

To get from N to E we moved backwards 9 letters, and to get from I to V we moved forward 13 letters. Only JR works.
13 is an unusual number. Not only is it considered to be unlucky by many cultures (many hotels in the UK and Europe have no 13th floor) but it is also a prime number. A fear of the number 13 is called Triskaidekaphobia. Honestly!

3 .

To get from F to V we moved forward 16 letters, and to get from W to P we moved backwards 7 letters. Only ZN works

4 .

To get from Y to L we moved backwards 13 letters, and to get from H to N we moved forward 6 letters. Only EI works.
English teachers used to say 'i before e, except after c' but today we believe there are too many words where the rule doesn't work, so the rule isn't used much any more. Can you think of any exceptions (words where 'i' comes after 'e')? Read below to find some of our ideas

5 .

To get from K to V we moved forward 11 letters, and to get from W to Q we moved backwards 6 letters. Only SL works

6 .

To get from B to F we moved forward 4 letters, and to get from O to A we moved backwards 14 letters. Only NK works.
NB is an interesting abbreviation. Sometimes you will see it written in notes, or in text books. It comes from Latin and means 'Nota Bene' or 'Note this well!'

7 .

To get from L to U we moved forward 9 letters, and to get from T to D we moved backwards 16 letters. Only MC works

8 .

To get from P to I we moved backwards 7 letters, and to get from E to M we moved forward 8 letters. Only OQ works.
The puzzle in question 4? Lots of words have e before i, including rein, deity, beige, weight and weird. How many more can you think of?

9 .

To get from Q to K we moved backwards 6 letters, and to get from E to R we moved forward 13 letters. Only RV works

10 .

To get from A to B we moved forward 1 letter, and to get from B to D we moved forward 2 letters. Only GI works.
GI is an abbreviation used by the American military, and is where GI Joe came from. But, do you know what it stands for? GI applied to stands for 'Government Issue' and was first used in the 1930s. Congratulations! You have completed the fourth and final Letter Connections quiz. Why not check out some of our other Verbal Reasoning quizzes?

Author: Stephen O'Hara