Question : Directions: Arrange the following words as per their order in the English dictionary.
A. Dyke
B. Dwindle
C. Dwell
D. Dye
Option 1: B, C, D, A
Option 2: C, B, A, D
Option 3: B, C, A, D
Option 4: C, B, D, A
Correct Answer: C, B, D, A
Solution :
Given:
A. Dyke B. Dwindle C. Dwell D. Dye
Step 1:
Since all the words start with the same letter
D
, move on to the next letter.
Step 2:
The second letter of each word is either
y
or
w
. The arrangement can be – (Dwindle, Dwell), (Dyke, Dye).
Step 3:
Compare the third letter of (Dw
i
ndle, Dw
e
ll), (Dy
k
e, Dy
e
). Dwell will come before Dwindle as
e
comes before
i
according to the alphabetical system. Similarly, Dye will come before Dyke as
e
comes before
k
according to the alphabetical system.
So, the sequence is Dwell, Dwindle, Dye, Dyke, or C, B, D, A. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
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