This question asks us to find the missing term in a given letter series: EGJM, GFLN, IENO, ?, MCRQ. To solve this, we need to identify the pattern or rule that transforms one term into the next. We can analyze the progression of each letter position independently.

Analyzing the Letter Series Pattern

Let's examine the pattern for the letters in each position within the series terms.

First Letter Pattern

The first letters of the terms are E, G, I, ?, M.

• From E to G: We move 2 letters forward (E $\rightarrow$ F $\rightarrow$ G). This is a step of +2.
• From G to I: We move 2 letters forward (G $\rightarrow$ H $\rightarrow$ I). This is a step of +2.
• Following this pattern, the next first letter should be 2 letters forward from I (I $\rightarrow$ J $\rightarrow$ K). So the letter is K.
• Let's check with the last term: From K to M, we move 2 letters forward (K $\rightarrow$ L $\rightarrow$ M). This confirms the +2 pattern for the first letter.

The first letter of the missing term is K.

Second Letter Pattern

The second letters of the terms are G, F, E, ?, C.

• From G to F: We move 1 letter backward (G $\rightarrow$ F). This is a step of -1.
• From F to E: We move 1 letter backward (F $\rightarrow$ E). This is a step of -1.
• Following this pattern, the next second letter should be 1 letter backward from E (E $\rightarrow$ D). So the letter is D.
• Let's check with the last term: From D to C, we move 1 letter backward (D $\rightarrow$ C). This confirms the -1 pattern for the second letter.

The second letter of the missing term is D.

Third Letter Pattern

The third letters of the terms are J, L, N, ?, R.

• From J to L: We move 2 letters forward (J $\rightarrow$ K $\rightarrow$ L). This is a step of +2.
• From L to N: We move 2 letters forward (L $\rightarrow$ M $\rightarrow$ N). This is a step of +2.
• Following this pattern, the next third letter should be 2 letters forward from N (N $\rightarrow$ O $\rightarrow$ P). So the letter is P.
• Let's check with the last term: From P to R, we move 2 letters forward (P $\rightarrow$ Q $\rightarrow$ R). This confirms the +2 pattern for the third letter.

The third letter of the missing term is P.

Fourth Letter Pattern

The fourth letters of the terms are M, N, O, ?, Q.

• From M to N: We move 1 letter forward (M $\rightarrow$ N). This is a step of +1.
• From N to O: We move 1 letter forward (N $\rightarrow$ O). This is a step of +1.
• Following this pattern, the next fourth letter should be 1 letter forward from O (O $\rightarrow$ P). So the letter is P.
• Let's check with the last term: From P to Q, we move 1 letter forward (P $\rightarrow$ Q). This confirms the +1 pattern for the fourth letter.

The fourth letter of the missing term is P.

Determining the Missing Term

By combining the letters we found for each position, the missing term is KDPP.

The complete series is: EGJM, GFLN, IENO, KDPP, MCRQ.

Verifying the Letter Series Pattern

Let's summarize the patterns for each letter position:

• First letter: +2
• Second letter: -1
• Third letter: +2
• Fourth letter: +1

Applying these patterns sequentially:

• EGJM $\xrightarrow{+2, -1, +2, +1}$ GFLN
• GFLN $\xrightarrow{+2, -1, +2, +1}$ IENO
• IENO $\xrightarrow{+2, -1, +2, +1}$ KDPP
• KDPP $\xrightarrow{+2, -1, +2, +1}$ MCRQ

The patterns hold true for the entire series, confirming that KDPP is the correct missing term in the letter series.

Revision Table: Letter Series Patterns

Additional Information: Solving Letter Series Questions

Letter series questions are common in logical reasoning tests. They involve a sequence of letters or groups of letters that follow a specific rule or pattern. To solve them, you typically need to:

• Assign numerical positions to each letter (A=1, B=2, etc.).
• Analyze the change in position for each letter within the terms (e.g., +2, -1, +3, etc.).
• Look for patterns in the changes themselves (e.g., alternating patterns, increasing or decreasing steps).
• Sometimes, the pattern might involve vowels/consonants, mirror images, or other rules.
• Break down the complex letter series into simpler patterns for each position.
• Once the pattern is found, apply it to determine the missing term.

Practicing different types of letter series helps in quickly recognizing common patterns and solving such questions efficiently in exams.