From the given alternative words, select the word which cannot be formed using…
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From the given alternative words, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given words:
SUPERINTENDENT
- A.
PRETEND
- B.
DENTIST
- C.
RETAIN
- D.
REUSE
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Correct answer: C
Given word: SUPERINTENDENT.
Letter inventory of SUPERINTENDENT (counts): S1, U1, P1, E3, R1, I1, N3, T2, D1.
Check each candidate word:
PRETEND — Can be formed: requires P1, R1, E2, T1, N1, D1; available in SUPERINTENDENT.
DENTIST — Can be formed: requires D1, E1, N1, T2, I1, S1; available in SUPERINTENDENT.
RETAIN — Cannot be formed: requires the letter A, which is not present in SUPERINTENDENT.
REUSE — Can be formed: requires R1, E2, U1, S1; available in SUPERINTENDENT.
Correct answer: RETAIN cannot be formed because the letter A is missing from SUPERINTENDENT.