Question : Directions: After arranging the given words according to dictionary order, which word will come in the third position?
1. Aquarium
2. Aquatic
3. Aquarial
4. Aquatint
5. Aquavit
Option 1: Aquatic
Option 2: Aquatint
Option 3: Aquarial
Option 4: Aquarium
Latest: SSC CGL preparation tips to crack the exam
Don't Miss: SSC CGL complete guide
Correct Answer: Aquatic
Solution :
Given:
1. Aquarium 2. Aquatic 3. Aquarial 4. Aquatint 5. Aquavit
Step 1:
The first four letters of each word are the same –
a
,
q
,
u
,
a
; so move on to the next letter.
Step 2:
The fifth letter of each word is – r, t, r, t, v. Based on the alphabetical order of these letters, we can arrange them – Aqua
r
ium, Aqua
r
ial, Aqua
t
ic, Aqua
t
int, Aqua
v
it.
Step 3:
Compare the seventh letter of (Aquari
u
m, Aquari
a
l) and (Aquati
c
, Aquati
n
t). Aquarial will come before Aquarium in the sequence as
a
comes before
u
in the alphabetical system. Similarly, Aquatic will come before Aquatint in the system as
c
comes before
n
in the alphabetical system.
So, the sequence is Aquarial, Aquarium, Aquatic, Aquatint, Aquavit.
Therefore, Aquatic is in the third position according to the dictionary order. Hence, the first option is correct.
Related Questions
Know More about
Staff Selection Commission Combined Grad ...
Answer Key | Eligibility | Application | Selection Process | Preparation Tips | Result | Admit Card
Get Updates Brochure
Your Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Exam brochure has been successfully mailed to your registered email id “”.
