Arrange the following words as per order in the dictionary. 1. Modicum 2. Modal 3. Mode 4. Modifier
2,3,1,4
Arranging Words in Dictionary Order
To arrange words in dictionary 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 is placed earlier.
Step-by-Step Word Arrangement
Let's look at the given words and compare them:
- Modicum
- Modal
- Mode
- Modifier
All words start with "Mod". We need to look at the fourth letter:
- Modicum
- Modal
- Mode
- Modifier
Comparing the fourth letters (i, a, e, i):
- 'a' comes first in the alphabet. So, "Modal" (2) is the first word.
- 'e' comes next. So, "Mode" (3) is the second word.
- Now we compare "Modicum" (1) and "Modifier" (4), both starting with "Modi".
Comparing the fifth letter of "Modicum" and "Modifier":
- Modicum
- Modifier
Comparing the fifth letters ('c', 'f'):
- 'c' comes before 'f' in the alphabet. So, "Modicum" (1) comes before "Modifier" (4).
Final Dictionary Order
Based on the comparisons, the correct order is:
- Modal (starts with Moda)
- Mode (starts with Mode)
- Modicum (starts with Modic)
- Modifier (starts with Modif)
The corresponding sequence of the original numbers is 2, 3, 1, 4.
| Word | Letters | Comparison Point | Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modal (2) | M O D A L | 'a' is earliest 4th letter | 1st |
| Mode (3) | M O D E | 'e' is next earliest 4th letter | 2nd |
| Modicum (1) | M O D I C U M | 'c' is earlier 5th letter than 'f' | 3rd |
| Modifier (4) | M O D I F I E R | 'f' is later 5th letter than 'c' | 4th |
Conclusion on Dictionary Arrangement
The words arranged in dictionary order are Modal, Mode, Modicum, Modifier. This corresponds to the original numbers 2, 3, 1, 4.
Revision Table: Dictionary Order Practice
| Concept | Key Idea |
|---|---|
| Dictionary Order | Alphabetical arrangement of words. |
| Comparison | Letter by letter from left to right. |
| Sorting Point | The first letter where words differ determines their relative order. |
Additional Information: Alphabetical Word Sorting
Understanding alphabetical order is a fundamental skill for using dictionaries, indexes, and sorting lists. When sorting words, if two words have the same letters up to a certain point, the word with fewer letters (if it's a prefix of the longer word) usually comes first, unless followed by a space or punctuation in a larger context. However, in standard word lists like this, we just continue comparing until one word runs out of letters or a difference is found.
For example, "cat" comes before "catalogue" because "cat" is a shorter word that is a prefix of "catalogue". In our case, "Mode" (four letters after "Mod") comes before "Modicum" (five letters after "Mod") because 'e' comes before 'i'. Then, comparing "Modicum" and "Modifier", we look at the fifth letter.
Important Questions from Order Based
Pinky is taller than Priya but shorter than Reena. Riya is taller than Sheela, who is shorter than Priya. Reena is taller than Riya, who is taller than Pinky. Who is the shortest?
Sonu is taller than Yatendra, Amit is taller than Sonu. Subhash is taller than Amit. Sattu is tallest of all. If they stand according to their height who will be exactly in the middle?
R is taller than T. Both P and Q are taller than S, whose height is between P and T. If S is taller than T, who is the shortest?
Seven chocolates A, B, C, D, E, F and G are bought at different costs between Rs. 40 and Rs. 50 (excluding 40 and 50) but not necessarily in the same order. The cost of chocolate C is five less than that of chocolate E. The cost of the chocolate A is a prime number. The cost of chocolate F is two more than that of chocolate A. The cost of chocolate F is more than that of chocolate E. The cost of chocolate D is an odd number. The cost of chocolate G is three more than the cost of chocolate D. None of the chocolates costs Rs. 44. The cost of chocolate B is an even number. Which is the following chocolates is costlier than E?
The ages of seven girls G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6 and G7 are compared. No two girls have the same age. The age of G3 is less than only two girls. The age of G1 is greater than G4 and G7. The age of G6 is the lowest. The age of G5 is not the highest and it is greater than G1.
The age of how many girls is greater than G5?
