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Verbal Reasoning Quiz - Missing Word 2 (Questions)

Missing word puzzles challenge pupils to choose the correct word to complete sentences. These exercises develop vocabulary, grammar awareness, and logical thinking for 11 Plus success.

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Fascinating Fact:

Shakespeare often left gaps in meaning that make readers guess the missing idea.

In 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning, missing word questions test how well pupils understand sentence structure. They encourage attention to detail and improve accuracy in written English.

Key Terms

  • Inference: Working out meaning by using clues in the sentence or passage.
  • Clause: A group of words with a subject and a verb that forms part of a sentence.
  • Synonym: A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

Parents can explore our guide to 11 Plus sample questions to understand how missing word challenges appear in exams.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How do missing word questions work in the 11 Plus?

They present a sentence with a blank space. Pupils must choose the correct word that makes sense in both grammar and meaning.

Why are missing word puzzles useful for exam practice?

They sharpen grammar skills, improve vocabulary, and train pupils to read carefully for detail, all of which are vital for the 11 Plus.

What is the best way to prepare for missing word questions?

Pupils should read widely, practise sample questions, and learn new vocabulary so they are ready to apply words in different contexts.

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Example: Find the three letters that have been removed from the word in capitals below. If the missing letters are put back into the word, the sentence will make sense.

The children GATED in the hall.

HER
HAT
HEM
THE

Answer: HER (gatHERed)

By putting HER back into GATED, we can make the word GATHERED. None of the other choices make sense.
1. Find the three letters that have been removed from the word in capitals below. If the missing letters are put back into the word, the sentence will make sense.

Cakes are made from a COMATION of eggs, flour and sugar.
[ ] BAT
[ ] LAT
[ ] BIN
[ ] TIN
2. Find the three letters that have been removed from the word in capitals below. If the missing letters are put back into the word, the sentence will make sense.

The largest man there also BELED the loudest.
[ ] BIT
[ ] NOW
[ ] LOW
[ ] TOW
3. Find the three letters that have been removed from the word in capitals below. If the missing letters are put back into the word, the sentence will make sense.

He was very skilled with ropes and had excellent SEASHIP.
[ ] SEA
[ ] TAN
[ ] LIP
[ ] MAN
4. Find the three letters that have been removed from the word in capitals below. If the missing letters are put back into the word, the sentence will make sense.

Several hundred SPERS visited the mall every day.
[ ] TOP
[ ] LOP
[ ] HOP
[ ] HIP
5. Find the three letters that have been removed from the word in capitals below. If the missing letters are put back into the word, the sentence will make sense.

I knew that the name for words that sounded the same was HOHONES but I couldn’t remember it.
[ ] MAP
[ ] MEN
[ ] MOP
[ ] TOP
6. Find the three letters that have been removed from the word in capitals below. If the missing letters are put back into the word, the sentence will make sense.

She kept most of her clothes in two CLOS.
[ ] TEE
[ ] SET
[ ] TET
[ ] SHE
7. Find the three letters that have been removed from the word in capitals below. If the missing letters are put back into the word, the sentence will make sense.

John always made CONTRIIONS to his favourite charities.
[ ] PUT
[ ] BUS
[ ] BUT
[ ] TUB
8. Find the three letters that have been removed from the word in capitals below. If the missing letters are put back into the word, the sentence will make sense.

They say that CURIOY killed the cat, but I don’t believe that.
[ ] SAT
[ ] CAT
[ ] SET
[ ] SIT
9. Find the three letters that have been removed from the word in capitals below. If the missing letters are put back into the word, the sentence will make sense.

The soldier was always on the alert for SERS.
[ ] PIN
[ ] OLD
[ ] NIP
[ ] TIN
10. Find the three letters that have been removed from the word in capitals below. If the missing letters are put back into the word, the sentence will make sense.

Not happy with how her daughter spoke, she sent her for ELOION lessons.
[ ] POT
[ ] CUR
[ ] CAT
[ ] CUT
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Verbal Reasoning Quiz - Missing Word 2 (Answers)
1. Find the three letters that have been removed from the word in capitals below. If the missing letters are put back into the word, the sentence will make sense.

Cakes are made from a COMATION of eggs, flour and sugar.
[ ] BAT
[ ] LAT
[x] BIN
[ ] TIN
By putting BIN back into COMATION, we can make the word COMBINATION. None of the other choices make sense
2. Find the three letters that have been removed from the word in capitals below. If the missing letters are put back into the word, the sentence will make sense.

The largest man there also BELED the loudest.
[ ] BIT
[ ] NOW
[x] LOW
[ ] TOW
By putting LOW back into BELED, we can make the word BELLOWED. None of the other choices make sense. To bellow means to make a loud sound, almost like a roar
3. Find the three letters that have been removed from the word in capitals below. If the missing letters are put back into the word, the sentence will make sense.

He was very skilled with ropes and had excellent SEASHIP.
[ ] SEA
[ ] TAN
[ ] LIP
[x] MAN
By putting MAN back into SEASHIP, we can make the word SEAMANSHIP. None of the other choices make sense
4. Find the three letters that have been removed from the word in capitals below. If the missing letters are put back into the word, the sentence will make sense.

Several hundred SPERS visited the mall every day.
[ ] TOP
[ ] LOP
[x] HOP
[ ] HIP
By putting HOP back into SPERS, we can make the word SHOPPERS. None of the other choices make sense
5. Find the three letters that have been removed from the word in capitals below. If the missing letters are put back into the word, the sentence will make sense.

I knew that the name for words that sounded the same was HOHONES but I couldn’t remember it.
[ ] MAP
[ ] MEN
[x] MOP
[ ] TOP
By putting MOP back into HOHONES, we can make the word HOMOPHONES. None of the other choices make sense. Do you remember what a homophone is? You should know that one!
6. Find the three letters that have been removed from the word in capitals below. If the missing letters are put back into the word, the sentence will make sense.

She kept most of her clothes in two CLOS.
[ ] TEE
[x] SET
[ ] TET
[ ] SHE
By putting SET back into CLOS, we can make the word CLOSETS. None of the other choices make sense
7. Find the three letters that have been removed from the word in capitals below. If the missing letters are put back into the word, the sentence will make sense.

John always made CONTRIIONS to his favourite charities.
[ ] PUT
[ ] BUS
[x] BUT
[ ] TUB
By putting BUT back into CONTRIIONS, we can make the word CONTRIBUTIONS. None of the other choices make sense
8. Find the three letters that have been removed from the word in capitals below. If the missing letters are put back into the word, the sentence will make sense.

They say that CURIOY killed the cat, but I don’t believe that.
[ ] SAT
[ ] CAT
[ ] SET
[x] SIT
By putting SIT back into CURIOY, we can make the word CURIOSITY. None of the other choices make sense
9. Find the three letters that have been removed from the word in capitals below. If the missing letters are put back into the word, the sentence will make sense.

The soldier was always on the alert for SERS.
[ ] PIN
[ ] OLD
[x] NIP
[ ] TIN
By putting NIP back into SERS, we can make the word SNIPERS. None of the other choices make sense. Soldiers stay alert for snipers, you need to stay alert for any questions which might trick you!
10. Find the three letters that have been removed from the word in capitals below. If the missing letters are put back into the word, the sentence will make sense.

Not happy with how her daughter spoke, she sent her for ELOION lessons.
[ ] POT
[ ] CUR
[ ] CAT
[x] CUT
By putting CUT back into ELOION, we can make the word ELOCUTION. None of the other choices make sense
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