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From the given alternative words, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.
CONVERSATION
  • a)
    NATION
  • b)
    VERSION
  • c)
    STATION
  • d)
    REASON
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Aarav Sharma answered
The given word is "CONVERSATION". We are asked to select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of this given word. Let's analyze each option:

a) NATION: This word can be formed using the letters of "CONVERSATION". It contains the letters N, A, T, I, O, and N which are all present in "CONVERSATION".

b) VERSION: This word can be formed using the letters of "CONVERSATION". It contains the letters V, E, R, S, I, O, and N which are all present in "CONVERSATION".

c) STATION: This word cannot be formed using the letters of "CONVERSATION". It contains the letters S, T, A, I, O, and N, but "CONVERSATION" does not have the letter S.

d) REASON: This word can be formed using the letters of "CONVERSATION". It contains the letters R, E, A, S, O, and N which are all present in "CONVERSATION".

Therefore, the word which cannot be formed using the letters of "CONVERSATION" is "STATION" (option C).

If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the first, the second, the Sixth and the Tenth letters of the word MEDITATION, which of the following will be third letter of that word? If no such word can be made, give 'X' as the answer and if more than one such word can be made, give Z as the answer.
  • a)
    A
  • b)
    N
  • c)
    M
  • d)
    Z
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

T.S Academy answered
The first, second, fifth and ninth letters of the words
are M, E, A and N respectively.
Word formed using these letters are as follows.
(i) MANE    (ii) MEAN    (iii) NAME    (iv) AMEN
So, number of words formed by the given letters = 4.
Since, the number of meaningful words is more than one, so our answer is 'Z'.

If it is possible to make a meaningful word with the second , the fifth, the tenth and the twelfth letters of the word 'METROPOLITAN', which of the following will be the third letter of that word? If no such word can be made, give X as the answer and if more than one such word can be made, give M as the answer.
  • a)
    N
  • b)
    Q
  • c)
    M
  • d)
    X
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Malavika Rane answered
Explanation:

Identifying the Letters:
- Second letter: E
- Fifth letter: O
- Tenth letter: A
- Twelfth letter: N

Forming a Word:
By using the given letters (E, O, A, N), we can form the word "Aeon."

Finding the Third Letter:
The third letter of the word "Aeon" is "e."
Therefore, the third letter of the meaningful word formed with the second, fifth, tenth, and twelfth letters of the word METROPOLITAN is M.

Directions: From the given alternative words, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.
AGRICULTURE
  • a)
    IRATE
  • b)
    GREAT
  • c)
    LATE
  • d)
    CLIMATE
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Sagar Sharma answered
Explanation:

To determine the word that cannot be formed using the letters of the given word "AGRICULTURE," we need to check if each option can be formed using the available letters. Let's analyze each option:

a) IRATE:
- We can observe that all the letters in the word "IRATE" are present in the given word "AGRICULTURE."
- Therefore, "IRATE" can be formed using the letters of "AGRICULTURE."

b) GREAT:
- All the letters in the word "GREAT" are also present in the given word "AGRICULTURE."
- Therefore, "GREAT" can be formed using the letters of "AGRICULTURE."

c) LATE:
- All the letters in the word "LATE" can be formed using the letters of "AGRICULTURE."
- Therefore, "LATE" can be formed using the letters of "AGRICULTURE."

d) CLIMATE:
- We can observe that the letter "C" is not present in the given word "AGRICULTURE."
- Therefore, "CLIMATE" cannot be formed using the letters of "AGRICULTURE."

Hence, the correct answer is option "D" - CLIMATE.

From the given alternative words, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.
PRESIDENTIAL
  • a)
    SLEEP
  • b)
    DENTAL
  • c)
    ARDENT
  • d)
    DIGITAL
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Sagar Sharma answered
Unscrambling the word PRESIDENTIAL:
- The given word is PRESIDENTIAL.
- Let's unscramble the letters to see which words can be formed.

Possible words:
- From the given letters, we can form the following words:
1. SLEEP
2. DENTAL
3. ARDENT
4. DIGITAL

Explanation:
- The word "PRESIDENTIAL" contains all the necessary letters to form the words SLEEP, DENTAL, ARDENT, and DIGITAL.
- Let's check each word separately:
1. SLEEP: The letters S, L, E, and P are present in "PRESIDENTIAL".
2. DENTAL: The letters D, E, N, T, A, and L are present in "PRESIDENTIAL".
3. ARDENT: The letters A, R, D, E, N, and T are present in "PRESIDENTIAL".
4. DIGITAL: The letters D, I, G, I, T, A, and L are present in "PRESIDENTIAL".

Conclusion:
- All the words SLEEP, DENTAL, ARDENT, and DIGITAL can be formed using the letters of the word "PRESIDENTIAL".
- Therefore, the word that cannot be formed using the letters of "PRESIDENTIAL" is DIGITAL (option D).

A word is given in capital letters. It is followed by four words. Out of these four words, three cannot be formed from the letters of the word in capital letters. Point out the word which can be formed from the letters of the given word in capital letters.
BLANDISHMENT
  • a)
    BOARD
  • b)
    METAL
  • c)
    SHAPE
  • d)
    CRASH
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Sagar Sharma answered
Word Analysis
To determine which of the four words can be formed from the letters in "BLANDISHMENT," we need to analyze the letters available in the capitalized word.
Letters in BLANDISHMENT
The letters in "BLANDISHMENT" are:
- B, L, A, N, D, I, S, H, M, E, N, T
Words to Analyze
1. BOARD
- Letters needed: B, O, A, R, D
- Analysis: The letter 'O' and 'R' are not present in "BLANDISHMENT."
- Conclusion: Cannot be formed.
2. METAL
- Letters needed: M, E, T, A, L
- Analysis: All letters (M, E, T, A, L) are present in "BLANDISHMENT."
- Conclusion: Can be formed.
3. SHAPE
- Letters needed: S, H, A, P, E
- Analysis: The letter 'P' is not present in "BLANDISHMENT."
- Conclusion: Cannot be formed.
4. CRASH
- Letters needed: C, R, A, S, H
- Analysis: The letters 'C' and 'R' are not present in "BLANDISHMENT."
- Conclusion: Cannot be formed.
Final Conclusion
After analyzing the options, only METAL can be formed using the letters from "BLANDISHMENT." Thus, the correct answer is option 'B'.
Summary
- Only METAL can be formed.
- Other options contain letters not found in "BLANDISHMENT."

Directions: A word has been given followed by four other words, one of which cannot be formed by using the letters of the given word. Find that word.
LIBERATIONIST
  • a)
    LIBERAL
  • b)
    RELATION
  • c)
    SERIAL
  • d)
    BITTERN
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Sagar Sharma answered
Explanation:

To find the word that cannot be formed using the letters of the given word "LIBERATIONIST", we need to check each option and see if it can be formed using the letters of the given word.

Liberationist: L-I-B-E-R-A-T-I-O-N-I-S-T

Let's check each option one by one:

a) LIBERAL: This word can be formed using the letters of "LIBERATIONIST" as it contains all the letters present in the given word.

b) RELATION: This word can be formed using the letters of "LIBERATIONIST" as it contains all the letters present in the given word.

c) SERIAL: This word can be formed using the letters of "LIBERATIONIST" as it contains all the letters present in the given word.

d) BITTERN: This word cannot be formed using the letters of "LIBERATIONIST" as it contains the letter 'N' which is not present in the given word.

Therefore, the word that cannot be formed using the letters of "LIBERATIONIST" is BITTERN (option d).

Summary:
- The word "LIBERATIONIST" can form the words LIBERAL, RELATION, and SERIAL.
- The word "BITTERN" cannot be formed using the letters of "LIBERATIONIST".
- Hence, the correct answer is option d) BITTERN.

A word given in capital letters is followed by four answer words. Out of this only one can be formed by using the letters of the given word. Find out that word:
INTELLIGENCE
  • a)
    INTEGER
  • b)
    INTERVAL
  • c)
    LEGEND
  • d)
    NEGLECT
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Anirban Menon answered
There is no ‘R’ letter in the given word. Therefore, the word INTEGER cannot be formed. There is no ‘V’ letter in the given word. Therefore, the word INTERVAL cannot be formed. There is no ‘D’ letter in the given word. Therefore, the word LEGEND cannot be formed.

A word given in capital letters is followed by four answer words. Out of these only one can be formed by using the letters of the given words. Find out that word.
ENVIRONMENT
  • a)
    EMINENT
  • b)
    ENTRANCE
  • c)
    ENTERTAIN
  • d)
    AMENDMENT
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev SSC CGL answered
To determine which word can be formed from the letters of ENVIRONMENT, let's break it down:
ENVIRONMENT contains the letters:
E, N, V, I, R, O, M, E, N, T
Now, let's check each option:
a) EMINENT
Letters required: E, M, I, N, E, N, T
All these letters are present in ENVIRONMENT.
b) ENTRANCE
Letters required: E, N, T, R, A, N, C, E
The letter A is not in ENVIRONMENT, so this word cannot be formed.
c) ENTERTAIN
Letters required: E, N, T, E, R, T, A, I, N
The letter A is not in ENVIRONMENT, so this word cannot be formed.
d) AMENDMENT
Letters required: A, M, E, N, D, M, E, N, T
The letter A and D are not in ENVIRONMENT, so this word cannot be formed.
Correct Answer: a) EMINENT

Directions: From the given alternative words, select the word which can be formed using the letters of the given word.
PRAGMATIC
  • a)
    GAME
  • b)
    MAGIC
  • c)
    AGMARK
  • d)
    GUITAR
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

There is no ‘E‘ letter in the given word. Therefore, the word GAME cannot be formed.
There is no ‘K letter in the given word. Therefore, the word AGMARK cannot be formed.
There is no ‘T’ letter in the given word. Therefore, the word GUITAR cannot be formed.

Directions: A word given in Capital Letters is followed by four answer words. Out of this only one can be formed by using the letters of the given words. Find out that word.
IMMEDIATELY
  • a)
    DIAMETER
  • b)
    DICTATE
  • c)
    LIMITED
  • d)
    DIALECT
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Ssc Cgl answered
DIAMETER: Requires "R" and lacks sufficient "M"s and "E"s. Cannot be formed.
DICTATE: Requires "C" and "T", but there’s no "C" in IMMEDIATELY. Cannot be formed.
LIMITED: Uses the letters I, M, I, T, E, D, L. All are present in IMMEDIATELY. Can be formed.
DIALECT: Requires "C", but there’s no "C" in IMMEDIATELY. Cannot be formed.
Answer: c) LIMITED

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