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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