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Verbal Reasoning Quiz - Move a Letter 2 (Questions)

Move a Letter challenges you to shift one letter between words. These puzzles test vocabulary, logical thinking, and creativity in preparation for the 11 Plus exam.

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Fascinating Fact:

Shakespeare often played with word sounds, and moving a letter could completely change the meaning in puns, such as bare and bear.

In 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning, move a letter questions sharpen pupils’ skills by making them test different combinations of words. This develops flexible thinking and strong word recognition.

Key Terms

Pun: A joke that uses words with similar sounds but different meanings.
Wordplay: Clever use of words or letters to create humour or puzzles.
Reasoning: The process of thinking through problems logically to find answers.

Parents can read our guide to 11 Plus courses and materials to understand how puzzles like Move a Letter help exam preparation.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is a Move a Letter puzzle in the 11 Plus?

It is a puzzle where one letter must be moved from one word to another to form two correct words, testing vocabulary and reasoning skills.

How does wordplay like this help pupils in exams?

Wordplay builds flexible thinking, stronger vocabulary, and the ability to spot patterns, all of which are useful in 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning papers.

Did Shakespeare really use word games like this?

Yes, Shakespeare often used puns, where shifting a letter or sound created new meanings, adding humour and depth to his plays.

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Example

Which letter from the word on the left can be moved to the word on the right, to make TWO new words? The letters must not be rearranged.

beacon, vent

e
o
b
c

Answer: e

Moving e from beacon leaves us with bacon and adding it to vent makes event.

Which letter from the word on the left can be moved to the word on the right, to make TWO new words? The letters must not be rearranged.
driver, tout

[ ]	d
[ ]	r
[ ]	v
[ ]	e

Which letter from the word on the left can be moved to the word on the right, to make TWO new words? The letters must not be rearranged.
stage, poser

[ ]	s
[ ]	a
[ ]	g
[ ]	t

Which letter from the word on the left can be moved to the word on the right, to make TWO new words? The letters must not be rearranged.
teamed, appal

[ ]	t
[ ]	a
[ ]	e
[ ]	d

Which letter from the word on the left can be moved to the word on the right, to make TWO new words? The letters must not be rearranged.
threat, tanks

[ ]	h
[ ]	r
[ ]	e
[ ]	a

Which letter from the word on the left can be moved to the word on the right, to make TWO new words? The letters must not be rearranged.
gasped, boater

[ ]	g
[ ]	a
[ ]	s
[ ]	p

Which letter from the word on the left can be moved to the word on the right, to make TWO new words? The letters must not be rearranged.
thrust, sake

[ ]	t
[ ]	r
[ ]	h
[ ]	u

Which letter from the word on the left can be moved to the word on the right, to make TWO new words? The letters must not be rearranged.
hooped, shut

[ ]	h
[ ]	p
[ ]	d
[ ]	o

Which letter from the word on the left can be moved to the word on the right, to make TWO new words? The letters must not be rearranged.
latches, with

[ ]	l
[ ]	c
[ ]	e
[ ]	s

Which letter from the word on the left can be moved to the word on the right, to make TWO new words? The letters must not be rearranged.
leaden, father

[ ]	l
[ ]	a
[ ]	d
[ ]	e

10.

Which letter from the word on the left can be moved to the word on the right, to make TWO new words? The letters must not be rearranged.
mister, sand

[ ]	m
[ ]	i
[ ]	t
[ ]	r

Verbal Reasoning Quiz - Move a Letter 2 (Answers)

Which letter from the word on the left can be moved to the word on the right, to make TWO new words? The letters must not be rearranged.
driver, tout

[ ]	d
[x]	r
[ ]	v
[ ]	e

Moving r from driver leaves us with diver and adding it to tout makes trout. Lake trout can live many decades and can grow to more than 30 kilograms. I would not like to meet a 30kg trout! Would you?

Which letter from the word on the left can be moved to the word on the right, to make TWO new words? The letters must not be rearranged.
stage, poser

[ ]	s
[ ]	a
[ ]	g
[x]	t

Moving t from stage leaves us with sage and adding it to poser makes poster. Sage can mean different things: the most common use is sage as a herb, but the word also means wise

Which letter from the word on the left can be moved to the word on the right, to make TWO new words? The letters must not be rearranged.
teamed, appal

[ ]	t
[ ]	a
[x]	e
[ ]	d

Moving e from teamed leaves us with tamed and adding it to appal makes appeal

Which letter from the word on the left can be moved to the word on the right, to make TWO new words? The letters must not be rearranged.
threat, tanks

[x]	h
[ ]	r
[ ]	e
[ ]	a

Moving h from threat leaves us with treat and adding it to tanks makes thanks. Maybe two soldiers could have a conversation: "You thought it would be a treat to give me tanks! I think it's a threat. Thanks!"

Which letter from the word on the left can be moved to the word on the right, to make TWO new words? The letters must not be rearranged.
gasped, boater

[ ]	g
[ ]	a
[x]	s
[ ]	p

Moving s from gasped leaves us with gaped and adding it to boater makes boaster. A boater is a kind of formal summer hat for men, as well as being a person in a boat!

Which letter from the word on the left can be moved to the word on the right, to make TWO new words? The letters must not be rearranged.
thrust, sake

[ ]	t
[ ]	r
[x]	h
[ ]	u

Moving h from thrust leaves us with trust and adding it to sake makes shake

Which letter from the word on the left can be moved to the word on the right, to make TWO new words? The letters must not be rearranged.
hooped, shut

[ ]	h
[ ]	p
[ ]	d
[x]	o

Moving o from hooped leaves us with hoped and adding it to shut makes shout. Socks with horizontal stripes are sometimes called 'hooped' socks

Which letter from the word on the left can be moved to the word on the right, to make TWO new words? The letters must not be rearranged.
latches, with

[ ]	l
[x]	c
[ ]	e
[ ]	s

Moving c from latches leaves us with lathes and adding it to with makes witch. King James the First of England wrote about a million words about witchcraft during his life. He was obsessed by witches!