Question : Directions: Which of the following words will come in the fourth position, if arranged according to the English dictionary?
Option 1: Reef
Option 2: Ready
Option 3: Rainbow
Option 4: Rain
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Correct Answer: Reef
Solution :
Given:
Reef, Ready, Rainbow, Rain
Step 1:
Compare the first letter of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter
R
, then move on to the next letter.
Step 2:
The second letter of the words is either
a
or
e
. Based on the alphabetical series the order is – R
a
inbow, R
a
in, R
e
ef, R
e
ady.
Step 3:
The third and fourth letters of (Rain, Rainbow) are the same. Also, Rain has no more letters. So, Rain (4-letter word) will come before Rainbow (7-letter word).
Step 4:
Compare the third letter of (Re
e
f Re
a
dy). Ready will come before Reef in the sequence as
a
comes before
e
in the alphabetical system.
Therefore, the sequence is Rain, Rainbow, Ready, Reef.
So, Reef is the word that will come in fourth position. Hence, the first option is correct.
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