Verbal Reasoning

Make a Word: A Simple Rule

Work out a simple rule for building the middle word from two outer words, and use it to make a new word.

Verbal ReasoningAge 8+40 minutes

What this topic covers

  • Explain that each letter of the middle word is copied from a fixed place in one of the outer words
  • Find where each letter of the example's middle word came from
  • Apply the same places to the second pair of words to build the answer

Core concept summaries

Key ConceptsHow the Puzzle WorksFind Where Each Letter Came FromUse the Same Places Again

Practice formats pupils may meet

NeurofiED uses varied practice to help pupils apply the idea actively, check understanding and build confidence over time.

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