Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four…
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Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four letter-groups are alike in a certain way and form a group. Which letter-group does not belong to that group?
(Note: The odd letter-group is not based on the number or position of consonants/vowels.)
- A.
NQ–SL
- B.
EH–JD
- C.
LO–QJ
- D.
HK–MF
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Correct answer: B
Step 1: Analyze the alphabetical position shifts between the letters in sequence for each given option.
Option A (NQ-SL): N (14) + 3 = Q (17); Q (17) + 2 = S (19); S (19) - 7 = L (12). Pattern: +3, +2, -7
Option C (LO-QJ): L (12) + 3 = O (15); O (15) + 2 = Q (17); Q (17) - 7 = J (10). Pattern: +3, +2, -7
Option D (HK-MF): H (8) + 3 = K (11); K (11) + 2 = M (13); M (13) - 7 = F (6). Pattern: +3, +2, -7
Option B (EH-JD): E (5) + 3 = H (8); H (8) + 2 = J (10); J (10) - 6 = D (4). Pattern: +3, +2, -6
Step 2: Options A, C, and D follow a uniform logic (+3, +2, -7). Option B deviates in the final step (-6 instead of -7), making it the odd one out.
Final Answer: Option B