Decoding the Code Language Puzzle

This question asks us to decipher a code language based on provided sentences and their English translations, and then translate a new phrase using the discovered mapping.

To solve this, we need to compare the given sentences and identify common words in the code language and their corresponding common words or phrases in English.

Step-by-Step Decoding Process

Let's list the given sentences:

• nasi gims sulu = parrot has beak
• nasi gim mulu = eagle has beak
• sulu tak mulu = parrot and eagle
• nasi tak bali = beak and tail

Now, let's compare pairs of sentences to find common words and their meanings:

• Comparing "nasi gims sulu" (parrot has beak) and "nasi gim mulu" (eagle has beak):
  • The common word in the code is nasi.
  • The common English phrase is has beak. This comparison isn't enough on its own to isolate 'nasi'.
• Comparing "nasi gims sulu" (parrot has beak) and "sulu tak mulu" (parrot and eagle):
  • The common word in the code is sulu.
  • The common English word is parrot.
  • Therefore, sulu means parrot.
• Comparing "nasi gim mulu" (eagle has beak) and "sulu tak mulu" (parrot and eagle):
  • The common word in the code is mulu.
  • The common English word is eagle.
  • Therefore, mulu means eagle.
• Comparing "sulu tak mulu" (parrot and eagle) and "nasi tak bali" (beak and tail):
  • The common word in the code is tak.
  • The common English word is and.
  • Therefore, tak means and.

Now we have the meanings for sulu, mulu, and tak. Let's use these to find the meanings of the remaining words:

• From "sulu tak mulu" (parrot and eagle), we've confirmed sulu=parrot, tak=and, mulu=eagle. This sentence is fully decoded.
• From "nasi tak bali" (beak and tail), we know tak=and. The remaining words are nasi bali on one side and beak tail on the other. Let's hold off on assigning `nasi` or `bali` just yet, we need more comparisons.
• From "nasi gims sulu" (parrot has beak), we know sulu=parrot. The remaining words are nasi gims on one side and has beak on the other.
• From "nasi gim mulu" (eagle has beak), we know mulu=eagle. The remaining words are nasi gim on one side and has beak on the other.

Let's compare the sentences involving nasi:

• "nasi gims sulu" (parrot has beak)
• "nasi gim mulu" (eagle has beak)
• "nasi tak bali" (beak and tail)
• The word nasi appears in all three sentences. The common English word across the translations of these three sentences is beak (appears in "parrot has beak", "eagle has beak", "beak and tail").
• Therefore, nasi means beak.

Now we can complete the mapping:

• From "nasi gims sulu" (beak gims parrot) = parrot has beak: Since nasi=beak and sulu=parrot, gims must mean has.
• From "nasi gim mulu" (beak gim eagle) = eagle has beak: Since nasi=beak and mulu=eagle, gim must mean has.
• From "nasi tak bali" (beak and bali) = beak and tail: Since nasi=beak and tak=and, bali must mean tail.

Summary of Word Mapping

Translating "bali gim mulu"

We are asked to find the meaning of "bali gim mulu". Using our decoded meanings:

• bali = tail
• gim = has
• mulu = eagle

Putting these together gives "tail has eagle". Looking at the options, the English word order might be different from the code language word order, which is common in such puzzles. We need to find an option that uses these three words (tail, has, eagle).

Checking the Options

Let's look at the provided options:

1. Eagle and tail: This would translate to mulu tak bali. Incorrect.
2. Eagle has tail: This uses the words eagle, has, and tail. Our decoded words for these are mulu, gim (or gims), and bali. The phrase "bali gim mulu" contains exactly these words (bali, gim, mulu). This is the correct option, assuming word order can differ.
3. Parrot and tail: This would translate to sulu tak bali. Incorrect.
4. Parrot has tail: This would translate to sulu gim/gims bali. Incorrect.

Based on the word-by-word mapping, "bali gim mulu" contains the words for tail, has, and eagle. The option "Eagle has tail" is the only one that uses these specific words.

Revision Table: Code Language Mapping

Additional Information: Decoding Code Languages

Code language or artificial language puzzles are common in logical reasoning sections of many exams. Here are some key points:

• Comparison is Key: The core strategy is always comparing multiple coded phrases and their English translations to find common elements.
• Look for Unique Words: Sometimes a word appears in only one sentence; its meaning must be one of the English words unique to that translation after common words are identified.
• Word Order: Do not assume the code language follows standard English word order (Subject-Verb-Object). Often, the order is different, or consistent but not immediately obvious. The puzzle typically requires finding the correct set of words, not necessarily their order.
• Multiple Meanings: In some puzzles, a single code word might have slightly different forms (like 'gim' and 'gims' here) but the same core meaning. Pay attention to context.
• Elimination: Once you find the meaning of some code words, use elimination to narrow down possibilities for the remaining words in a sentence.

These puzzles test your ability to find patterns and apply logical deduction.