Question : Directions: Arrange the following words as per the order in the dictionary.
1. Direction
2. Directed
3. Director
4. Directing
Option 1: 1, 4, 3, 2
Option 2: 2, 4, 1, 3
Option 3: 4, 2, 3, 1
Option 4: 4, 1, 2, 3
Correct Answer: 2, 4, 1, 3
Solution :
Given:
1. Direction 2. Directed 3. Director 4. Directing
Step 1:
The first six letters of each word are the same – d, i, r, e, c, t, so move on to the next letter.
Step 2:
Compare the seventh letter of (Direct
i
on, Direct
e
d, Direct
o
r, Direct
i
ng). Directed will come before Direction, Director, and Directing as
e
comes before
i
, and
o
according to the alphabetical system. (Direction, Directing) will come before Director as
i
comes before
o
according to the alphabetical system.
Step 3:
Compare the eighth letter of (Directi
o
n, Directi
n
g). Directing will come before Direction as
n
comes before
o
according to the alphabetical system.
So, the sequence is Directed, Directing, Direction, Director, or 2, 4, 1, 3. Hence, the second option is correct.
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