DIRECTIONS: Which of the words in the following options can be formed...
Understanding the Word Formation Challenge
In this task, we are asked to determine which word can be formed using the letters from the word "CORRESPONDING." Let's analyze each option carefully.
List of Options
- a) CORRECT
- b) DISCERN
- c) REPENT
- d) RESPONSE
Analyzing the Options
1. CORRECT
- Letters needed: C, O, R, R, E, C, T
- Letters available in "CORRESPONDING": C, O, R, R, E, S, P, O, N, D, I, N, G
- Analysis: All letters are available, but it requires two Cs, which is not possible since there is only one C in "CORRESPONDING."
2. DISCERN
- Letters needed: D, I, S, C, E, R, N
- Letters available in "CORRESPONDING": C, O, R, R, E, S, P, O, N, D, I, N, G
- Analysis: All letters needed are present in "CORRESPONDING." This option can be formed successfully.
3. REPENT
- Letters needed: R, E, P, E, N, T
- Letters available in "CORRESPONDING": C, O, R, R, E, S, P, O, N, D, I, N, G
- Analysis: The letter E is required twice, but only one E is available, making it impossible to form this word.
4. RESPONSE
- Letters needed: R, E, S, P, O, N, S, E
- Letters available in "CORRESPONDING": C, O, R, R, E, S, P, O, N, D, I, N, G
- Analysis: Similar to REPENT, it requires two Es, which are not available.
Conclusion
The only word that can be formed with the letters from "CORRESPONDING" is DISCERN. The other options either require letters that are not available in sufficient quantities or not at all.