Hidden Words 11+ Verbal Reasoning Practice

Hidden word questions check whether children can scan carefully and spot smaller words hidden inside larger ones or across nearby words.

What children practise in Hidden Words

Hidden word questions check whether children can scan carefully and spot smaller words hidden inside larger ones or across nearby words.

Common question formats

  • Embedded words
  • Adjacent word scanning
  • Careful visual reading

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Moving too fast through the text
  • Missing overlapping letters
  • Assuming the first obvious match is correct

Worked examples

What word is hidden in 'sparrow'?

Answer: arrow

Which smaller word appears in 'playing'?

Answer: play

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