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From the given alternative words, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word: "EXAMINATION"

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SSC CGL 2016 (Tier 1) Previous Year Question Paper (11-Sep-2016) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is

AMBITION

We are given the word: EXAMINATION
Let's analyze each option to see if it can be formed using letters from it.

- NATION: Can be formed.
- EXAM: Can be formed.
- MENTION: Can be formed.
- AMBITION: Needs two letters 'I' and one 'B'. But the word "EXAMINATION" does not contain 'B'.

Hence, the word that cannot be formed is AMBITION.

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