Add a Letter to Make a Complex Word Using Clues

In this worksheet, students will work out the missing letter in a word. They will be given clues and synonyms to help them. It will develop students’ vocabulary, problem solving and spelling skills.

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Key stage: KS 2

Year: Year 3 11+ worksheets

Curriculum topic: Verbal Reasoning

Curriculum subtopic: Partial Word

Difficulty level:

Worksheet Overview

Hi, word detective!

Our letter thief has been at it again!

Here is part of a word:

ROUN_

It has had its last letter stolen.

The thief has left a clue behind to help us figure out what the word is.

They have given us two words with similar meanings (synonyms).

Words With Similar Meaning	Partial Word
Circle	ROUN_
Ring	ROUN_

What could the word be?

The stolen letter is D and the word is ROUND.

Here is another word with a missing letter:

PRAW_

This time, the thief has left behind a different kind of clue.

Clues	Partial Word
A type of sea creature.	PRAW_
A tasty sandwich filling.	PRAW_

What could the word be?

The missing letter is N and the word is PRAWN.

In this activity, you will be a word detective and work out the missing letter in each partial word.

The thief has left you a clue or two similar meanings of the word; these clues will help you to work out what the word is.

Psssstt!
Here’s a handy hint to help you reach superstar status:

You can use a thesaurus to help you if you get stuck.

Good luck locating those missing letters!

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