Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster.
NRQU
Solving Letter Cluster Analogy Questions
This question asks us to find the relationship between the first pair of letter clusters, JKLM and HLKO, and then apply that same relationship to the letter cluster PQRS to find the missing cluster. These types of questions test your ability to identify patterns in letter sequences based on their positions in the alphabet.
Analyzing the Pattern: JKLM to HLKO
Let's look at how each letter in JKLM changes to become the corresponding letter in HLKO. We can use the alphabetical position of each letter.
| Position | Letter in JKLM | Alphabetical Position | Letter in HLKO | Alphabetical Position | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | J | \(10\) | H | \(8\) | \(8 - 10 = -2\) |
| 2nd | K | \(11\) | L | \(12\) | \(12 - 11 = +1\) |
| 3rd | L | \(12\) | K | \(11\) | \(11 - 12 = -1\) |
| 4th | M | \(13\) | O | \(15\) | \(15 - 13 = +2\) |
The pattern observed in the change of alphabetical positions is:
- 1st letter: Position \(-2\)
- 2nd letter: Position \(+1\)
- 3rd letter: Position \(-1\)
- 4th letter: Position \(+2\)
Applying the Pattern to PQRS
Now, we apply this same pattern of changes to the letter cluster PQRS. Let's find the alphabetical positions of the letters in PQRS and apply the respective changes.
| Position | Letter in PQRS | Alphabetical Position | Change (Pattern) | New Position | New Letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | P | \(16\) | \(-2\) | \(16 - 2 = 14\) | N |
| 2nd | Q | \(17\) | \(+1\) | \(17 + 1 = 18\) | R |
| 3rd | R | \(18\) | \(-1\) | \(18 - 1 = 17\) | Q |
| 4th | S | \(19\) | \(+2\) | \(19 + 2 = 21\) | U |
By applying the pattern \(-2, +1, -1, +2\) to the letters PQRS, we get the new letter cluster NRQU.
Checking the Options
Let's compare our result NRQU with the given options:
- Option 1: MRQV - Does not match NRQU.
- Option 2: ORQT - Does not match NRQU.
- Option 3: NRQU - Matches our result.
- Option 4: NQRU - Does not match NRQU (the order of Q and R is different).
Therefore, the letter cluster that is related to PQRS in the same way as HLKO is related to JKLM is NRQU.
Revision Table: Key Pattern Identification
| Cluster 1 | Cluster 2 | Relationship Pattern (Alphabetical Position Change) |
|---|---|---|
| JKLM | HLKO | 1st: -2, 2nd: +1, 3rd: -1, 4th: +2 |
| PQRS | NRQU | Applying the same -2, +1, -1, +2 pattern |
Additional Information: Letter Analogies and Reasoning
Letter analogy questions are common in reasoning tests. They require you to decipher the rule or pattern connecting two given letter sets and apply it to a third set. The patterns can be based on:
- Alphabetical position shifts (like in this question).
- Skipping a fixed number of letters.
- Reversing the order of letters.
- Vowel/consonant relationships.
- Combination of different rules.
Practicing with different types of patterns is key to solving these reasoning problems quickly and accurately. Always write down the alphabetical positions if it helps you see the numerical relationship clearly.
Similar Questions
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.
PRACTISE : ACEIPRST :: TECHNOLOGY : ?
Which one set of letters when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it?
g f e__ig_ei i_f e i_g f_i i
.Which one number when placed at the sign of interrogation shall complete the series
3, 6, 18, 72, ...?..., 2160
Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the below series:
W/S, U/O ,S/K, Q/GIn the following question, select the related letters from the given alternatives.
HMPU : IOSY : : GMRF : ?Select the related letters from the given alternatives.
EGI : BDF : : KMO : ?In the following question, select the odd letters from the given alternatives.
A letter series is given below in which some letters are missing. Select the option that gives the letters that can fill these blanks in that order.
a_ca_bab_ad_abc_dbSelect the option that is related to the fifth letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster and the fourth letter-cluster is related to the third letter-cluster.
IDEOLOGY : YGILIYDC :: HARDWARE : YRUWDRUH :: ISOLATED : ?
Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster.
MNOP: LONQ: : FGHI : ?
Important Questions from Letter Based
Select the related letters from the given alternatives:
JOKE : GLHB : : RISK : ?Select the related letters from the given alternatives:
MAN : PDQ : : WAN : ?In the following question, select the related letter/letters from the given alternatives.
ACE : KMO : : BDF : ?Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.
JMP : HON :: ADG : ?
In the following question, a group of letters is given. The letters of each group are related with the letters of the same group by some Logic/Rule/Relation. From the given alternatives, select a group of letters which follows the same Logic/Rule/Relation.
(GROB, EKUC, FQNA)
