Select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given ...
Understanding the Problem
To determine which word cannot be formed using the letters from "COMMERCIALISM," we need to analyze the letters available in the word and see if each option can be constructed.
Letters in "COMMERCIALISM"
The letters available from the word "COMMERCIALISM" are:
- C
- O
- M (occurs twice)
- E
- R
- I
- A
- L
- S (occurs twice)
Analysis of Each Option
- a) CROME
- Letters used: C, R, O, M, E
- All letters are present in "COMMERCIALISM." Therefore, this word can be formed.
- b) LANCER
- Letters used: L, A, N, C, E, R
- The letter N is not available in "COMMERCIALISM" (it has C, O, M, E, R, I, A, L, S). Therefore, this word cannot be formed.
- c) MISER
- Letters used: M, I, S, E, R
- All letters are present in "COMMERCIALISM." Therefore, this word can be formed.
- d) OSCAR
- Letters used: O, S, C, A, R
- All letters are present in "COMMERCIALISM." Therefore, this word can be formed.
Conclusion
The only option that cannot be formed using the letters from "COMMERCIALISM" is:
- Option B: LANCER
This is because the letter N is missing from the available letters in "COMMERCIALISM."