11+ Hidden Word Practice
Master the skill of spotting hidden words concealed across two adjacent words. Every attempt is scored with step-by-step explanations for every question.
Untimed Hidden Word Test
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How to Spot Hidden Words
Step-by-step methods and scanning habits for GL Assessment and independent school 11+ exams.
Rule 1: Always cross the word boundary
The hidden word MUST be formed using the end of one word and the start of the immediately following word. It can never be entirely within one word.
Look at tall and gate: tal[l + gate] → LATE (4-letter word).
Rule 2: Check standard letter splits systematically
Most 11+ hidden words are 4 letters long. Test these splits across two adjacent words:
- 3 + 1: Last 3 letters of word 1 + First 1 letter of word 2
- 2 + 2: Last 2 letters of word 1 + First 2 letters of word 2
- 1 + 3: Last 1 letter of word 1 + First 3 letters of word 2
Exam Tip: Watch out for punctuation
Punctuation like commas or apostrophes can never be ignored. Only scan words that sit directly next to each other in the sentence.
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