Decoding the Language: Finding the Code for 'lit'

This problem involves a coding language where words are substituted with other words. We need to decipher the code for the word 'lit' based on the provided examples. The key is to find common words across the different phrases and their meanings to identify corresponding codes.

Analyzing the Given Coded Phrases

We are given the following mappings:

• 'nuk me xil' means 'lit this light'
• 'ki me to' means 'the bright light'
• 'nuk ki yun' means 'this is bright'

Step-by-Step Deduction

Let's compare the phrases to find common words and their codes:

Comparing Phrase 1 and Phrase 2:

• 'nuk me xil' = 'lit this light'
• 'ki me to' = 'the bright light'

The common word in the code is 'me'. The common word in the meaning is 'light'. Therefore, we can deduce that 'me' represents 'light'.

Comparing Phrase 2 and Phrase 3:

• 'ki me to' = 'the bright light'
• 'nuk ki yun' = 'this is bright'

The common word in the code is 'ki'. The common word in the meaning is 'bright'. Therefore, we can deduce that 'ki' represents 'bright'.

Comparing Phrase 1 and Phrase 3:

• 'nuk me xil' = 'lit this light'
• 'nuk ki yun' = 'this is bright'

The common word in the code is 'nuk'. The common word in the meaning is 'this'. Therefore, we can deduce that 'nuk' represents 'this'.

Identifying the Code for 'lit'

Now, let's revisit the first phrase:

• 'nuk me xil' means 'lit this light'

We have already identified the codes for 'this' and 'light':

• 'nuk' = 'this'
• 'me' = 'light'

Looking at the phrase 'nuk me xil' and its meaning 'lit this light', the remaining code word is 'xil' and the remaining meaning word is 'lit'.

Therefore, the code for 'lit' must be 'xil'.

Conclusion

Based on the logical deduction from the provided phrases, the code word 'xil' corresponds to the meaning 'lit'. This matches option 3.