Understanding the Coding Language Pattern

The question asks us to decode the word URGENT based on the coding pattern observed in the word VERY being written as UDQX. To solve this, we first need to analyze the relationship between the letters in VERY and UDQX.

Analyzing the Word VERY and its Code UDQX

Let's compare the corresponding letters:

• V corresponds to U
• E corresponds to D
• R corresponds to Q
• Y corresponds to X

Now, let's look at their positions in the English alphabet:

• V is one letter after U in the alphabet. So, U is the letter just before V.
• E is one letter after D in the alphabet. So, D is the letter just before E.
• R is one letter after Q in the alphabet. So, Q is the letter just before R.
• Y is one letter after X in the alphabet. So, X is the letter just before Y.

The pattern identified is that each letter in the original word VERY is replaced by the letter that comes immediately before it in the standard English alphabet sequence.

We can represent this relationship mathematically as: Original Letter $\rightarrow$ Original Letter - 1 Position.

For example:

• V (22nd letter) $\rightarrow$ U (21st letter)
• E (5th letter) $\rightarrow$ D (4th letter)
• R (18th letter) $\rightarrow$ Q (17th letter)
• Y (25th letter) $\rightarrow$ X (24th letter)

Applying the Pattern to URGENT

Now, we will apply the same rule to the word URGENT. We need to find the letter that comes immediately before each letter in URGENT.

• For U: The letter immediately before U is T.
• For R: The letter immediately before R is Q.
• For G: The letter immediately before G is F.
• For E: The letter immediately before E is D.
• For N: The letter immediately before N is M.
• For T: The letter immediately before T is S.

Combining these letters, the coded word for URGENT is TQFDMS.

Comparing with Options

Let's check the given options:

Our derived coded word for URGENT is TQFDMS, which matches Option 1.

Conclusion

Following the pattern where each letter is replaced by the letter preceding it in the alphabet, the word URGENT is coded as TQFDMS.

Revision Table: Coding Language Summary

Additional Information: Substitution Ciphers and Reasoning

The type of coding language used in this problem is a simple substitution cipher. In a substitution cipher, each letter of the plaintext (original message) is replaced by another letter, number, or symbol according to a specific rule.

The pattern observed here, shifting each letter by a fixed number of positions down (or up) the alphabet, is a specific type of substitution cipher called a Caesar cipher. In this case, it's a Caesar cipher with a shift of 1 position backwards (or -1 shift).

Solving these types of coding language questions requires careful observation of the pattern between the given words and applying that pattern consistently to the new word. It tests your logical reasoning and pattern recognition skills.

• Alphabet Series: Knowledge of the alphabet order is crucial.
• Pattern Recognition: Identify the rule connecting the original letters to the coded letters (e.g., shift, reversal, skip).
• Consistent Application: Apply the identified rule strictly to the new word.