Understand the rule first
Write alphabet positions and differences. If one step does not repeat, split odd and even terms or test an alternating pattern, remembering that sequences may wrap after Z.
Letter sequences 11+ practice
Track constant, alternating and interleaved movements through the alphabet.
Find the next letter: C, F, I, L, __.
- Positions are 3, 6, 9, 12.
- Each step adds 3.
- 12 + 3 = 15, which is O.
A common misconception
Continuing only the most recent jump without checking the whole sequence.
Reusable method: Write the alphabet positions under the sequence.Question 1 of 10 Verbal ReasoningcoreWhat comes next: D, H, L, P, __?
- AT
- BS
- CU
- DR
Need a hint?
Every term advances four positions.
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Answer A: T
P is position 16; add 4 to reach T at position 20.
Quick method: Write the alphabet positions under the sequence.
Question 2 of 10 Verbal ReasoningcoreWhat comes next: B, E, D, G, F, __?
- AH
- BI
- CJ
- DG
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Separate odd and even positions.
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Answer B: I
Odd terms B, D, F rise by 2; even terms E, G, I also rise by 2.
Quick method: Write the alphabet positions under the sequence.
Question 3 of 10 Verbal ReasoningcoreWhat comes next: Y, V, S, P, __?
- AN
- BL
- CM
- DO
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Each term moves back three letters.
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Answer C: M
P moved back three letters is M.
Quick method: Write the alphabet positions under the sequence.
Question 4 of 10 Verbal Reasoningexam-styleWhat comes next: C, G, F, J, I, __?
- AK
- BL
- CN
- DM
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The changes alternate +4, −1.
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Answer D: M
C + 4 = G, −1 = F, +4 = J, −1 = I, then +4 = M.
Quick method: Write the alphabet positions under the sequence.
Question 5 of 10 Verbal Reasoningexam-styleWhat comes next: W, B, G, L, __?
- AQ
- BP
- CR
- DS
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Advance five letters each time and wrap after Z.
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Answer A: Q
W + 5 wraps to B, then G, L and Q.
Quick method: Write the alphabet positions under the sequence.
Question 6 of 10 Verbal ReasoningcoreWhat comes next: C, F, I, L, __?
- AM
- BN
- CP
- DO
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Move forward three letters each time.
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Answer D: O
C → F → I → L advances by three positions, so the next letter is O.
Quick method: Write the alphabet positions under the sequence.
Question 7 of 10 Verbal ReasoningcoreWhat comes next: Z, W, T, Q, __?
- AN
- BM
- CO
- DP
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Move backwards three letters each time.
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Answer A: N
Z → W → T → Q moves back three positions, so the next letter is N.
Quick method: Write the alphabet positions under the sequence.
Question 8 of 10 Verbal ReasoningcoreWhat comes next: A, C, F, J, O, __?
- AT
- BU
- CV
- DW
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The jumps increase by one each time.
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Answer B: U
The jumps are +2, +3, +4 and +5. The next jump is +6: O → U.
Quick method: Write the alphabet positions under the sequence.
Question 9 of 10 Verbal ReasoningexamWhat comes next: B, E, D, G, F, I, __?
- AG
- BI
- CH
- DJ
Need a hint?
Separate the letters in odd and even positions.
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Answer C: H
Odd-position letters are B, D, F, H; even-position letters are E, G, I. The next letter is H.
Quick method: Write the alphabet positions under the sequence.
Question 10 of 10 Verbal ReasoningstretchLetter positions follow the square numbers, continuing through the alphabet again after Z: A, D, I, P, Y, __?
- AH
- BI
- CK
- DJ
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The positions are 1, 4, 9, 16, 25 and 36; wrap 36 after 26.
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Answer D: J
36 − 26 = 10, and the tenth letter is J.
Quick method: Write the alphabet positions under the sequence.