Which of the words in the following options can be formed using the g...
Understanding the Question
The task is to determine which word can be formed using the letters from the word "CORRESPONDING." The options provided are:
- CORRECT
- DISCERN
- REPENT
- RESPONSE
Analyzing Each Option
- CORRECT:
- Letters needed: C, O, R, R, E, C, T
- Available letters in "CORRESPONDING": C, O, R, R, E, S, P, O, N, D, I, N, G
- Missing letter: T (only one C available and two R's are required).
- DISCERN:
- Letters needed: D, I, S, C, E, R, N
- Available letters in "CORRESPONDING": C, O, R, R, E, S, P, O, N, D, I, N, G
- All required letters are available. Thus, "DISCERN" can indeed be formed from "CORRESPONDING."
- REPENT:
- Letters needed: R, E, P, E, N, T
- Available letters in "CORRESPONDING": C, O, R, R, E, S, P, O, N, D, I, N, G
- Missing letter: T (only one E available).
- RESPONSE:
- Letters needed: R, E, S, P, O, N, S, E
- Available letters in "CORRESPONDING": C, O, R, R, E, S, P, O, N, D, I, N, G
- All required letters are available. Thus, "RESPONSE" can also be formed from "CORRESPONDING."
Conclusion
While both "DISCERN" and "RESPONSE" can be formed from "CORRESPONDING," the answer mentioned as option 'B' refers specifically to "DISCERN." This highlights the importance of thorough analysis of the letters available. In contrast, "CORRECT" and "REPENT" are not fully formable due to missing letters.