Understanding Dictionary Order and Word Arrangement

To arrange words in dictionary order (also known as alphabetical order), we compare them letter by letter from left to right. The word with the letter that comes earlier in the alphabet at the first point of difference comes first.

Step-by-Step Arrangement of Given Words

The given words are:

1. Convert
2. Convex
3. Convect
4. Convent
5. Convict

Let's compare these words letter by letter:

• All words start with the letters "C", "o", "n", "v". There is no difference in the first four letters.
• The fifth letter is the first point of difference:
  • Convert: e
  • Convex: e
  • Convect: e
  • Convent: e
  • Convict: i

Since 'e' comes before 'i' in the alphabet, the words "Convert", "Convex", "Convect", and "Convent" will come before "Convict". "Convict" will be the last word in the sequence.

Now let's compare the four words that start with "Conve":

• The sixth letter is the next point of difference:
  • Convert: r
  • Convex: x
  • Convect: c
  • Convent: n

Let's arrange these letters ('r', 'x', 'c', 'n') in alphabetical order:

• c (from Convect)
• n (from Convent)
• r (from Convert)
• x (from Convex)

Based on the order of the sixth letter, the arrangement of these four words is:

1. Convect (c)
2. Convent (n)
3. Convert (r)
4. Convex (x)

Now, combining this with "Convict" which comes last, the complete dictionary order of the given words is:

1. Convect
2. Convent
3. Convert
4. Convex
5. Convict

We are asked to find the word that comes at the fourth position after arranging them according to dictionary order.

Looking at the arranged list:

• 1st position: Convect
• 2nd position: Convent
• 3rd position: Convert
• 4th position: Convex
• 5th position: Convict

Therefore, the word at the fourth position is "Convex".

Summary of Dictionary Order Arrangement

The word found at the fourth position in the dictionary order is Convex.

Revision Table: Dictionary Order Rules

Additional Information: Alphabetical Sorting Concepts

Alphabetical sorting is fundamental in organizing information. It's used in:

• Dictionaries and encyclopedias
• Indexes and glossaries
• Phone books and contact lists
• File systems and databases

Understanding dictionary order helps in quickly finding information in alphabetically arranged lists.