Question : Directions: Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following words as they appear in an English dictionary.
1. Boatyard
2. Boathouse
3. Boater
4. Boatman
5. Boating
Option 1: 2–5–3–1–4
Option 2: 3–2–5–1–4
Option 3: 3–2–5–4–1
Option 4: 2–3–5–4–1
Correct Answer: 3–2–5–4–1
Solution :
Given:
1. Boatyard 2. Boathouse 3. Boater 4. Boatman 5. Boating
Step 1:
Compare the first, second, third, and fourth letters of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter
B
and are followed by
o
,
a
, and
t
then move on to the next letter.
Step 2:
The fifth letter of each word is either
e
,
h
,
i
,
m
, or
y
Based on the alphabetical order of these letters, we can arrange them – Boat
e
r, Boat
h
ouse, Boat
i
ng, Boat
m
an, Boat
y
ard
So, the sequence is Boater, Boathouse, Boating, Boatman, Boatyard, or 3–2–5–4–1. Hence, the third option is correct.
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