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Question

Select the combination of numbers so that the jumbled letters arranged accordingly will form a meaningful English word.

O H R E M T

1 2 3 4 5 6

The correct answer is

5, 1, 6, 2, 4, 3

Solving Jumbled Letters into Meaningful Words

The problem asks us to rearrange a set of jumbled letters using a given sequence of numbers to form a meaningful English word. The letters and their corresponding numbers are provided as follows:

  • O is 1
  • H is 2
  • R is 3
  • E is 4
  • M is 5
  • T is 6

We need to test each option, which provides a sequence of numbers. By picking the letter that corresponds to each number in the sequence, we can form a word and check if it is meaningful.

Analyzing Each Option to Form a Word

Let's examine each option given:

Option 1: 5, 1, 6, 2, 4, 3

Applying this sequence to the letters:

  • 5 corresponds to M
  • 1 corresponds to O
  • 6 corresponds to T
  • 2 corresponds to H
  • 4 corresponds to E
  • 3 corresponds to R

Arranging these letters in the order given by the numbers forms the word: M O T H E R.

MOTHER is a meaningful English word.

Option 2: 6, 1, 3, 5, 4, 2

Applying this sequence:

  • 6 corresponds to T
  • 1 corresponds to O
  • 3 corresponds to R
  • 5 corresponds to M
  • 4 corresponds to E
  • 2 corresponds to H

Arranging these letters forms the word: T O R M E H. This is not a common meaningful English word.

Option 3: 2, 4, 3, 6, 1, 5

Applying this sequence:

  • 2 corresponds to H
  • 4 corresponds to E
  • 3 corresponds to R
  • 6 corresponds to T
  • 1 corresponds to O
  • 5 corresponds to M

Arranging these letters forms the word: H E R T O M. This is not a common meaningful English word.

Option 4: 3, 4, 6, 1, 2, 5

Applying this sequence:

  • 3 corresponds to R
  • 4 corresponds to E
  • 6 corresponds to T
  • 1 corresponds to O
  • 2 corresponds to H
  • 5 corresponds to M

Arranging these letters forms the word: R E T O H M. This is not a common meaningful English word.

Conclusion: Finding the Meaningful Word

Out of the four options, only the sequence 5, 1, 6, 2, 4, 3 formed a meaningful English word, which is MOTHER.

Let's summarize the results:

Option Number Sequence Formed Word Meaningful?
1 5, 1, 6, 2, 4, 3 MOTHER Yes
2 6, 1, 3, 5, 4, 2 TORMEH No
3 2, 4, 3, 6, 1, 5 HERTOM No
4 3, 4, 6, 1, 2, 5 RETOHM No

Therefore, the combination of numbers that forms a meaningful English word is 5, 1, 6, 2, 4, 3.

Revision Table: Key Concepts in Jumbled Words

Here's a quick review of the concept used in this problem:

Concept Description Application in Problem
Jumbled Letters Letters arranged in a random order, needing rearrangement to form a word. O, H, R, E, M, T were given jumbled.
Number Mapping Assigning a number to each letter's position in the jumbled sequence. O=1, H=2, R=3, E=4, M=5, T=6.
Sequence Combination A specific order of numbers indicating the new arrangement of letters. Options provided different number sequences.
Meaningful Word A valid word in the English language. Checking if the word formed by the sequence exists in English.

Additional Information: Word Formation Puzzles

Problems like this one, where you rearrange letters or use number codes to form words, are common in verbal reasoning and puzzles. They test your vocabulary and ability to follow instructions precisely.

  • These puzzles help improve vocabulary and spelling skills.
  • They require careful attention to the given rules, such as number-to-letter mapping.
  • Sometimes, multiple meaningful words can be formed, but the options limit the possibilities.

Solving jumbled letter puzzles involves decoding the arrangement rule (in this case, the number sequence) and applying it systematically to reveal the hidden word. Always check if the resulting word is genuinely meaningful in the context of the language being used.

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