Question : Directions: From the given alternative words, select the word that cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.
ILLUSTRIOUS
Option 1: LUST
Option 2: TRUST
Option 3: RIOT
Option 4: RUST
Correct Answer: TRUST
Solution :
Given:
ILLUSTRIOUS
Now, let's compare all the option words with the word ILLUSTRIOUS –
First option:
LUST; All the letters of the word LUST are present in the word ILLUSTRIOUS.
Second option:
TRUST; All the letters of the word TRUST are not present in the word ILLUSTRIOUS. The word ILLUSTRIOUS has only one
T
but the word TRUST has two
T
.
Third option:
RIOT; All the letters of the word RIOT are present in the word ILLUSTRIOUS.
Fourth option:
RUST; All the letters of the word RUST are present in the word ILLUSTRIOUS.
Therefore, TRUST cannot be formed from the word ILLUSTRIOUS. Hence, the second option is correct.
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