All questions of Word Formation for RRB NTPC/ASM/CA/TA Exam

If it is possible to make a meaningful word with the 2nd, the 6th, the 9th and the 12th letter of the word 'CONTRIBUTION', which of the following will be the last letter of that word? If more than one such word can be formed, give 'M' as the answer and if no such word can be formed, give 'X' as the answer.
  • a)
    T
  • b)
    O
  • c)
    M
  • d)
    X
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Pranab Goyal answered
Identifying the Letters
To form a meaningful word using the 2nd, 6th, 9th, and 12th letters of the word "CONTRIBUTION," we need to identify these specific letters first.
- 2nd letter: O
- 6th letter: I
- 9th letter: T
- 12th letter: O

Finding the Last Letter
Now, we need to arrange these letters to form a meaningful word. By placing these letters in order, we get the word "OITO." The last letter of this word is 'O.'

Final Answer
Therefore, the last letter of the word formed using the 2nd, 6th, 9th, and 12th letters of "CONTRIBUTION" is 'O.' Hence, option B (O) is the correct answer.

Directions: In the following questions a word is followed by four other words, one of which cannot be formed by using the letters of the given word. Find this word.
PROSPECTIVE
  • a)
    PEPTIC
  • b)
    PEPPER
  • c)
    VECTOR
  • d)
    RESET
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Aarav Sharma answered
Finding the Word Not Formed by a Given Word

Introduction:
In this question, we need to find the word that cannot be formed by using the letters of the given word.

Given Word:
PROSPECTIVE

Options:
a) PEPTIC
b) PEPPER
c) VECTOR
d) RESET

Solution:
To solve this question, we need to check each option and find if it can be formed by using the letters of the given word.

Option A: PEPTIC
We can form this word by using the letters of the given word. We can rearrange the letters of PROSPECTIVE to form PEPTIC.

Option B: PEPPER
We cannot form this word by using the letters of the given word. The given word does not contain the letter R, which is present in the word PEPPER.

Option C: VECTOR
We can form this word by using the letters of the given word. We can rearrange the letters of PROSPECTIVE to form VECTOR.

Option D: RESET
We can form this word by using the letters of the given word. We can rearrange the letters of PROSPECTIVE to form RESET.

Conclusion:
Out of the given options, only PEPPER cannot be formed by using the letters of the given word. Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

When we arrange the letters of the word 'VRAKIE' in correct order, we get the name of a river. Fifth letter from left in that name, is
  • a)
    R
  • b)
    E
  • c)
    I
  • d)
    K
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Abhiram Mehra answered
Analysis:
Given word: VRAKIE
Arranging the letters in correct order, we get the name of a river.

Identifying the River:
When we rearrange the letters of VRAKIE, we get the name 'Kaveri', which is a river in southern India.

Fifth Letter from Left:
In the name 'Kaveri', the fifth letter from the left is 'R'.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A) R.

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'.

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.

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.

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?

Ruchi Gupta answered
There is no ‘O’ or ‘R’ in the keyword. Therefore, the word BOARD cannot be formed.
There is no ‘P’ in the keyword. Therefore, the word SHAPE cannot be formed.
There is no ‘C’ or ‘R’ in the keyword. Therefore, the word CRASH cannot be formed.

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.

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: 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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