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. SBQN : UEVU :: LRFH : ?
NUKO
Understanding Letter-Cluster Analogies
This question asks us to find the letter-cluster that has the same relationship with the third letter-cluster (LRFH) as the second letter-cluster (UEVU) has with the first letter-cluster (SBQN). This type of problem tests our ability to identify patterns in letter positions within the alphabet.
Analyzing the Relationship between SBQN and UEVU
Let's look at the position of each letter in the English alphabet (A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26) and see how they change from SBQN to UEVU.
- First letter: S to U
- Second letter: B to E
- Third letter: Q to V
- Fourth letter: N to U
Now, let's find the difference in their positions:
| Letter in SBQN | Position | Letter in UEVU | Position | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 19 | U | 21 | $21 - 19 = +2$ |
| B | 2 | E | 5 | $5 - 2 = +3$ |
| Q | 17 | V | 22 | $22 - 17 = +5$ |
| N | 14 | U | 21 | $21 - 14 = +7$ |
The pattern of differences is +2, +3, +5, +7. We can observe that these numbers are consecutive prime numbers starting from 2.
Applying the Pattern to LRFH
Now, we apply this same pattern (+2, +3, +5, +7) to the letters in the third letter-cluster, LRFH.
- First letter: L + 2 positions
- Second letter: R + 3 positions
- Third letter: F + 5 positions
- Fourth letter: H + 7 positions
Let's perform the calculation:
| Letter in LRFH | Position | Add | New Position | New Letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | 12 | +2 | $12 + 2 = 14$ | N |
| R | 18 | +3 | $18 + 3 = 21$ | U |
| F | 6 | +5 | $6 + 5 = 11$ | K |
| H | 8 | +7 | $8 + 7 = 15$ | O |
Following the pattern, the resulting letter-cluster is NUKO.
Conclusion
Based on the discovered pattern of adding consecutive prime numbers (+2, +3, +5, +7) to the letter positions, the letter-cluster related to LRFH in the same way that UEVU is related to SBQN is NUKO.
Revision Table: Letter-Cluster Analogy
| First Cluster | Second Cluster | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| SBQN | UEVU | Positions change by +2, +3, +5, +7 |
| Third Cluster | Fourth Cluster (Result) | Relationship |
| LRFH | NUKO | Positions change by +2, +3, +5, +7 |
Additional Information on Letter Series and Analogies
Letter series and analogy questions are common in reasoning tests. They often involve patterns based on:
- Alphabetical position (forward or backward)
- Skipping letters
- Consecutive letters
- Vowel/consonant patterns
- Mathematical operations on positions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- Specific number sequences (like prime numbers, squares, cubes, Fibonacci sequence) applied to positions
To solve these problems effectively, it is helpful to:
- Know the alphabetical position of each letter instantly.
- Look for patterns in the difference between corresponding letters.
- Check for common number sequences if differences are numerical.
- Consider patterns in reverse alphabetical order as well.
Important Questions from Coding By Analogy
If GREAT is written as 62149 and FINAL as 53047, how will REGAL be written?
If 'white' is called 'black', 'black' is called 'grey', 'grey' is called 'red', 'red' is called 'green', 'green' is called 'blue' and 'blue' is called 'yellow', then what will be the colour of 'Stop' signal light?
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.
ATRG : BWSJ :: MQSJ : ?
If 'wall' is called 'window', 'window' is called 'door', 'door' is called 'floor', 'floor' is called 'roof' and 'roof' is called 'Ventilator'. So where will someone stand?
A. Roof
B. Window
C. Wall
D. flooring
In a certain code language, Sun is written as Earth, Earth is written as Mercury, Mercury is written as Venus, Mars is written as Sun and Venus is written as Mars. How will 'Venus lies between Mercury and Earth' be written as in that language?
