Understanding Dictionary Order for Word Arrangement

Arranging words in dictionary order, also known as alphabetical order, involves comparing words letter by letter from left to right. The word with the letter that appears earlier in the alphabet comes first.

We are given the following words to arrange in dictionary order:

1. Brinjal
2. Boast
3. Brick
4. Bring
5. Brawl

Let's compare these words letter by letter to determine their correct order:

1. Compare the first letter: All words start with 'B'. This doesn't help differentiate them yet.
2. Compare the second letter:
   • Brinjal: r
   • Boast: o
   • Brick: r
   • Bring: r
   • Brawl: r
   The letter 'o' comes before 'r' in the alphabet. So, Boast will be the first word.
3. Now, let's arrange the remaining words: Brinjal, Brick, Bring, Brawl. All start with 'Br'. Compare the third letter:
   • Brinjal: i
   • Brick: i
   • Bring: i
   • Brawl: a
   The letter 'a' comes before 'i'. So, Brawl will be the second word.
4. Now, let's arrange the remaining words: Brinjal, Brick, Bring. All start with 'Bri'. Compare the fourth letter:
   • Brinjal: n
   • Brick: c
   • Bring: n
   The letter 'c' comes before 'n'. So, Brick will be the third word.
5. Now, let's arrange the remaining words: Brinjal, Bring. Both start with 'Brin'. Compare the fifth letter:
   • Brinjal: j
   • Bring: g
   The letter 'g' comes before 'j'. So, Bring will be the fourth word.
6. The last word remaining is Brinjal, which will be the fifth word.

Putting it all together, the words in dictionary order are:

1. Boast
2. Brawl
3. Brick
4. Bring
5. Brinjal

The question asks for the word that will appear third when arranged in order of dictionary. Based on our arrangement, the third word is Brick.

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Additional Information: Mastering Word Arrangement

Arranging words in dictionary order is a common skill tested in various exams. It helps improve vocabulary and logical reasoning. Here are some tips for mastering word arrangement:

• Always start comparing from the first letter.
• Move to the next letter only if the current letters being compared are the same for all words.
• Remember the sequence of the alphabet (A to Z).
• If one word runs out of letters while comparing and the letters matched up to that point are identical, the shorter word comes first (e.g., 'cat' comes before 'cats').
• Practice with different sets of words to become faster and more accurate.