Which of the following terms will replace the question mark (?) in the given…

Step-by-Step Pattern Analysis
Let's compare the first term (YZUW) to the third term (QTQU) to identify the shift over two steps, as the missing term is in the second position.

First Letter Shift: Y → Q

Y (25) to Q (17) is a shift of -8.

Over two steps, this means each step is a shift of -4.

Y (-4) = U.

U (-4) = Q. (Correct)

Second Letter Shift: Z → T

Z (26) to T (20) is a shift of -6.

Over two steps, each step is a shift of -3.

Z (-3) = W.

W (-3) = T. (Correct)

Third Letter Shift: U → Q

U (21) to Q (17) is a shift of -4.

Over two steps, each step is a shift of -2.

U (-2) = S.

S (-2) = Q. (Correct)

Fourth Letter Shift: W → U

W (23) to U (21) is a shift of -2.

Over two steps, each step is a shift of -1.

W (-1) = V.

V (-1) = U. (Correct)

Applying these shifts to YZUW to find the missing term:

Y - 4 = U

Z - 3 = W

U - 2 = S

W - 1 = V

The missing term is UWSV.