Letter Sequences 11+ Verbal Reasoning Practice

Letter sequence questions reward children who can spot the rule across a sequence and stay consistent through the pattern.

What children practise in Letter Sequences

Letter sequence questions reward children who can spot the rule across a sequence and stay consistent through the pattern.

Common question formats

  • Alphabet patterns
  • Forward and backward moves
  • Step-size changes

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Looking only at neighbouring letters
  • Forgetting wrap-around patterns
  • Missing a repeated step

Worked examples

What comes next: A, C, E, G, ?

Answer: I

What comes before M in the alphabet?

Answer: L

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