{"id":2251,"date":"2026-10-29T10:36:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T10:36:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/questforexams.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2251"},"modified":"2026-10-29T10:36:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T10:36:51","slug":"11-plus-hidden-words-verbal-reasoning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/questforexams.co.uk\/blog\/11-plus-hidden-words-verbal-reasoning\/","title":{"rendered":"11+ Hidden Words Verbal Reasoning Questions with Answers &#038; Explanations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although hidden words verbal reasoning questions can seem straightforward, many children in Year 5 or Year 6 will lose marks due to rushing or guessing. Within the short sentence there will be a hidden word made up of the end of one word and the beginning of the next word. In GL Assessment style papers the hidden word will have 4 letters. This guide will give you an explanation of what these questions are, a strategy your child can use, and 10 unique practice questions with answers and explanations.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/questforexams.co.uk\/blog\/11-plus-hidden-words-verbal-reasoning\/#Key_Takeaways\" title=\"Key Takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/questforexams.co.uk\/blog\/11-plus-hidden-words-verbal-reasoning\/#Why_Are_Hidden_Words_Important_For_11\" title=\"Why Are Hidden Words Important For 11+?\">Why Are Hidden Words Important For 11+?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/questforexams.co.uk\/blog\/11-plus-hidden-words-verbal-reasoning\/#What_Are_Hidden_Words\" title=\"What Are Hidden Words?\">What Are Hidden Words?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/questforexams.co.uk\/blog\/11-plus-hidden-words-verbal-reasoning\/#Worked_Example\" title=\"Worked Example\">Worked Example<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/questforexams.co.uk\/blog\/11-plus-hidden-words-verbal-reasoning\/#How_To_Solve_Hidden_Word_Questions\" title=\"How To Solve Hidden Word Questions\">How To Solve Hidden Word Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/questforexams.co.uk\/blog\/11-plus-hidden-words-verbal-reasoning\/#Top_Tips\" title=\"Top Tips\">Top Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/questforexams.co.uk\/blog\/11-plus-hidden-words-verbal-reasoning\/#Common_Errors\" title=\"Common Errors\">Common Errors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/questforexams.co.uk\/blog\/11-plus-hidden-words-verbal-reasoning\/#FREE_Practice_Hidden_Words_Questions\" title=\"FREE Practice Hidden Words Questions\">FREE Practice Hidden Words Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/questforexams.co.uk\/blog\/11-plus-hidden-words-verbal-reasoning\/#Answers_Explanations\" title=\"Answers &amp; Explanations\">Answers &amp; Explanations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/questforexams.co.uk\/blog\/11-plus-hidden-words-verbal-reasoning\/#How_To_Practice_Hidden_Words_At_Home\" title=\"How To Practice Hidden Words At Home\">How To Practice Hidden Words At Home<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/questforexams.co.uk\/blog\/11-plus-hidden-words-verbal-reasoning\/#Regular_Practice\" title=\"Regular Practice\">Regular Practice<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/questforexams.co.uk\/blog\/11-plus-hidden-words-verbal-reasoning\/#Ready_to_Practice_11_Verbal_Reasoning_Confidently\" title=\"Ready to Practice 11+ Verbal Reasoning Confidently?\">Ready to Practice 11+ Verbal Reasoning Confidently?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/questforexams.co.uk\/blog\/11-plus-hidden-words-verbal-reasoning\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/questforexams.co.uk\/blog\/11-plus-hidden-words-verbal-reasoning\/#What_is_a_hidden_word_question\" title=\"What is a hidden word question?\">What is a hidden word question?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/questforexams.co.uk\/blog\/11-plus-hidden-words-verbal-reasoning\/#How_long_is_the_hidden_word\" title=\"How long is the hidden word?\">How long is the hidden word?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/questforexams.co.uk\/blog\/11-plus-hidden-words-verbal-reasoning\/#Is_the_hidden_word_related_to_the_sentence\" title=\"Is the hidden word related to the sentence?\">Is the hidden word related to the sentence?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/questforexams.co.uk\/blog\/11-plus-hidden-words-verbal-reasoning\/#How_many_practice_questions_should_my_child_do\" title=\"How many practice questions should my child do?\">How many practice questions should my child do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/questforexams.co.uk\/blog\/11-plus-hidden-words-verbal-reasoning\/#How_can_my_child_improve_their_speed\" title=\"How can my child improve their speed?\">How can my child improve their speed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/questforexams.co.uk\/blog\/11-plus-hidden-words-verbal-reasoning\/#Are_hidden_word_questions_in_all_11_exams\" title=\"Are hidden word questions in all 11+ exams?\">Are hidden word questions in all 11+ exams?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/questforexams.co.uk\/blog\/11-plus-hidden-words-verbal-reasoning\/#Where_can_I_find_more_verbal_reasoning_practice\" title=\"Where can I find more verbal reasoning practice?\">Where can I find more verbal reasoning practice?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span><b>Key Takeaways<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hidden word will be made up of both the end of one word and beginning of the next.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GL style papers will have a 4-letter word. This means you will only have a total of 3 options.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t worry about the meaning of the sentence. Just look at the letters.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start off with small sets of questions and when confident add a timer. Always write out the word to make sure it is correct.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Are_Hidden_Words_Important_For_11\"><\/span><b>Why Are Hidden Words Important For 11+?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hidden words verbal reasoning questions are one of the many different question types in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gl-assessment.co.uk\/products\/11plus-series-11-plus-practice-papers\/11plus-familiarisation-materials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GL Assessment style papers<\/a>. They test your child\u2019s knowledge of spelling, vocabulary and attention to detail. As they are short questions they can be a fast way to gain marks if your child has a consistent strategy. This also helps develop the habit of double-checking letters.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Hidden_Words\"><\/span><b>What Are Hidden Words?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hidden words verbal reasoning questions will ask your child to identify the pair of words that contain the hidden word. The hidden word will never be within a word but will be across both words. This is the quickest way to identify they aren\u2019t just a simple word search.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Worked_Example\"><\/span><b>Worked Example<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tube arrived ten minutes late.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hidden word here is \u2018bear\u2019. This is made up of the last 2 letters of \u2018tube\u2019 (be) and the first 2 letters of \u2018arrived\u2019 (ar). The pair of words would be \u2018tube arrived\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different examiners and schools will phrase questions differently. You may need to identify the pair of words or the hidden word. Always check the instructions at the top of the section.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Solve_Hidden_Word_Questions\"><\/span><b>How To Solve Hidden Word Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read the instructions carefully and note how many letters are in the hidden word.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ignore the meaning of the sentence and focus on the end and beginning of the words.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go through each pair of adjacent words.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the hidden word has 4 letters write out all 3 possible splits. These being last 1 letter and first 3, last 2 letters and first 2 letters, and last 3 and first 1 letter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find a real word write it out to make sure that the letters are in the correct order with none missed out.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Tips\"><\/span><b>Top Tips<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with short words. There won\u2019t be many letters to combine together so you\u2019ll be able to try them quickly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Announce the end of the word, and mentally add the beginning of the next word.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a faint line to separate words. This will help keep the letters from different words separate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cross off pairs once you\u2019ve tried all 3 splits. This will prevent repeating work.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Errors\"><\/span><b>Common Errors<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using letters from the middle of the words.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a 4-letter word from within one word.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stopping at the first split. There may be a better answer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miscalculating the number of letters. This may mean you have a 3 or 5 letter word.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FREE_Practice_Hidden_Words_Questions\"><\/span><b>FREE Practice Hidden Words Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within each sentence there will be a 4-letter word hidden at the end of one word and the beginning of another. Write down the pair of words and the hidden word.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She stirred the soup earlier today.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The disco attracted a large crowd.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The gorilla was quiet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our hero sent help fast.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He likes judo or karate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The horse ate the carrots.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spin each wheel please.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peter ate his lunch fast.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The girl and Tom sang.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The demo only lasted 10 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answers_Explanations\"><\/span><b>Answers &amp; Explanations<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>soup earlier<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 p + ear = <\/span><b>pear<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is the last letter of \u2018soup\u2019 and first 3 letters of \u2018earlier\u2019.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>disco attracted<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 co + at = <\/span><b>coat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is the last 2 letters of \u2018disco\u2019 and first 2 letters of \u2018attracted\u2019.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>gorilla kept<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 la + ke = <\/span><b>lake<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is the last 2 letters of \u2018gorilla\u2019 and first 2 letters of \u2018kept\u2019.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>hero sent<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 ro + se = <\/span><b>rose<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is the last 2 letters of \u2018hero\u2019 and first 2 letters of \u2018sent\u2019.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>judo or<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 do + or = <\/span><b>door<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u2018or\u2019 is a short word therefore we just use the 2 letters.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>horse ate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 se + at = <\/span><b>seat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is the last 2 letters of \u2018horse\u2019 and first 2 letters of \u2018ate\u2019.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>spin each<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 pin + e = <\/span><b>pine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is the last 3 letters of \u2018spin\u2019 and first letter of \u2018each\u2019.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Peter ate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 r + ate = <\/span><b>rate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is the last letter of \u2018Peter\u2019 and first 3 letters of \u2018ate\u2019.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>girl and<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 l + and = <\/span><b>land<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is the last letter of \u2018girl\u2019 and full word of \u2018and\u2019.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>demo only<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 mo + on = <\/span><b>moon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is the last 2 letters of \u2018demo\u2019 and first 2 letters of \u2018only\u2019.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Practice_Hidden_Words_At_Home\"><\/span><b>How To Practice Hidden Words At Home<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with doing 5 questions a day without a timer. This will help your child to practice checking all splits. When they are confident and getting accurate answers, introduce a timer. Many 11+ papers will have a time limit. We would also recommend mixing it up with other questions. Hidden words questions rarely come on their own. For more information on the format of GL Assessment 11+ exams see our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/questforexams.co.uk\/blog\/gl-assessment-11-exams-quest-for-exams\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GL Assessment 11+ exams guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For more information on how the two papers differ see our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/questforexams.co.uk\/blog\/verbal-vs-non-verbal-reasoning-whats-the-difference-in-the-11\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regular_Practice\"><\/span><b>Regular Practice<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quest For Exams has<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/questforexams.co.uk\/quick-tests?tab=11-verbal-reasoning-tests\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">quick Verbal Reasoning tests<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to allow your child to complete short focused sessions. We also have<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/questforexams.co.uk\/practice-paper?tab=help-sheets\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">helpful hints and tips sheets and videos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to explain topics in detail. Parents can set papers for their child and view their results on the parent and child portals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ready_to_Practice_11_Verbal_Reasoning_Confidently\"><\/span><b>Ready to Practice 11+ Verbal Reasoning Confidently?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your child is practicing for 11+ entry take a look at our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/questforexams.co.uk\/practice-paper?tab=11-verbal-reasoning\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verbal Reasoning practice papers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Alternatively try our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/questforexams.co.uk\/sample-paper\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free sample paper<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<br \/>\nIf you have any questions about our resources email us on <\/span><a href=\"mailto:support@questforexams.co.uk\">support@questforexams.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_hidden_word_question\"><\/span>What is a hidden word question?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A sentence with a hidden word across the end and beginning of words.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_is_the_hidden_word\"><\/span>How long is the hidden word?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In GL-style papers, it will be 4 letters long. Always check the instructions on your paper.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_hidden_word_related_to_the_sentence\"><\/span>Is the hidden word related to the sentence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. The sentence is just there as a vehicle. Focus on the letters.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_practice_questions_should_my_child_do\"><\/span>How many practice questions should my child do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Start with 5\u201310 short questions. When confident, add a timer.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_my_child_improve_their_speed\"><\/span>How can my child improve their speed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Complete short daily sessions and make sure they are checking all 3-letter splits.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_hidden_word_questions_in_all_11_exams\"><\/span>Are hidden word questions in all 11+ exams?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. It depends on the examiner and school. 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