Description

Practise anagrams for 11+ verbal reasoning

An anagram rearranges the letters of a word to make another word. This worksheet and video tutorial help children recognise words from rearranged letters.

A simple example

LISTEN → SILENT. Both words use the same six letters, once each, in a different order. No letters are added or removed. This illustrates the skill; follow the worksheet instructions for its question format.

How to solve anagrams

1. Count the letters and note repeated letters.
2. Look for familiar letter combinations and word endings.
3. Use any clue or sentence to narrow your choices.
4. Check that your answer uses every given letter the correct number of times.

Watch the Anagrams tutorial

Watch the explanation, then use the download section below to access the worksheet.

Continue your word practice

Try Compound Words or Hidden Four Letter Word. Return to our free reasoning library for more topics.

For structured vocabulary practice, explore Vocabulary Book 1, whose sample pages include anagram activities. Check the samples before buying.

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