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Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary.

1. Pediculate

2. Pandemonium

3. Pancytopenia

4. Panelist

5. Panegyric

This question was previously asked in
SSC CGL 2020 (Tier-2) Statistics Previous Year Paper 3 (28-Jan-2022)
The correct answer is 3, 2, 5, 4, 1

Arranging Words in English Dictionary Order

To arrange words in the order they appear in an English dictionary, we compare them letter by letter from the beginning. The word that comes first alphabetically is placed first, and so on.

Let's look at the given words:

  1. Pediculate
  2. Pandemonium
  3. Pancytopenia
  4. Panelist
  5. Panegyric

Step-by-Step Alphabetical Comparison

We will compare the words based on their letters:

  • All words start with 'P'.
  • Comparing the second letter:
    • Pediculate starts with 'Pe'.
    • Pandemonium, Pancytopenia, Panelist, and Panegyric all start with 'Pa'.
  • Since 'a' comes before 'e' in the alphabet, the words starting with 'Pa' will come before 'Pediculate'. 'Pediculate' (1) will be the last word.
  • Now let's compare the words starting with 'Pa': Pandemonium (2), Pancytopenia (3), Panelist (4), Panegyric (5). They all start with 'Pan'.
  • Comparing the fourth letter:
    • Pandemonium: 'd'
    • Pancytopenia: 'c'
    • Panelist: 'e'
    • Panegyric: 'e'
  • Comparing these letters ('d', 'c', 'e', 'e'), 'c' comes first. So, Pancytopenia (3) is the first word.
  • Next is 'd'. So, Pandemonium (2) is the second word.
  • Now we compare Panelist (4) and Panegyric (5), both having 'e' as the fourth letter. We move to the fifth letter.
  • Comparing the fifth letter:
    • Panelist: 'l'
    • Panegyric: 'g'
  • Comparing these letters ('l', 'g'), 'g' comes before 'l'. So, Panegyric (5) comes before Panelist (4).

The order of the 'Pa' words is: Pancytopenia (3), Pandemonium (2), Panegyric (5), Panelist (4).

Combining with 'Pediculate' (1) which comes last, the final dictionary order is:

Pancytopenia (3), Pandemonium (2), Panegyric (5), Panelist (4), Pediculate (1).

This corresponds to the sequence: 3, 2, 5, 4, 1.

Word Comparison Step Order
Pancytopenia (3) Panc 1st
Pandemonium (2) Pand 2nd
Panegyric (5) Paneg 3rd
Panelist (4) Panel 4th
Pediculate (1) Pe 5th

Therefore, the correct arrangement is 3, 2, 5, 4, 1.

Revision Table: Dictionary Order Key Points

Concept Explanation Example
Basic Rule Compare words letter by letter from left to right. Cat comes before Dog (C vs D).
Same Initial Letters If initial letters are the same, move to the next letter until they differ. Apply comes after Apple (Apply vs Apple).
Shorter Word If one word is the beginning of another (e.g., 'car' and 'carpet'), the shorter word comes first. Car comes before Carpet.

Additional Information: Importance of Alphabetical Order

Understanding alphabetical order, also known as dictionary order, is a fundamental skill. It is used in many areas:

  • Dictionaries and Encyclopedias: To find words or topics quickly.
  • Indexes: To locate information within books or documents.
  • Filing Systems: To organize names, files, or records.
  • Lists: To arrange items in an organized manner for easy scanning.

Mastering this skill improves efficiency in finding and organizing information.

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