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Question : Directions: In the following question, arrange the following words as per their order in the dictionary.
1. LEAF
2. LEARNED
3. LEAVED
4. LEAK
5. LEADEN

Option 1: 5, 1, 4, 2, 3

Option 2: 5, 1, 4, 3, 2

Option 3: 3, 5, 1, 4, 2

Option 4: 1, 4, 2, 3, 5


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Correct Answer: 5, 1, 4, 2, 3


Solution : Given:
1. LEAF 2. LEARNED 3. LEAVED 4. LEAK 5. LEADEN

Step 1: Compare the first letter of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter L , then move on to the next letter.
Step 2: The second and third letters of each word are the same letter E , and A , then move on to the next letter.
Step 3: The fourth letter of words are D, F, K, N, and V. Based on the alphabetical order of these letters, we can arrange them – LEA D EN, LEA F , LEA K , LEA R NED, LEA V ED

So, the sequence is LEADEN, LEAF, LEAK, LEARNED, LEAVED, or 5, 1, 4, 2, 3. Hence, the first option is correct.

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