Alphabet test — formable word from letters of: CORRESPONDING
Verbal Reasoning
Alphabet Test
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ADISCERN
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BRESPONSE
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CREPENT
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DCORRECT
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ECROSSBONE
Answer
Correct Answer: DISCERN
Explanation
Introduction / Context:Choose the option that can be built from the letters of CORRESPONDING. Check availability and multiplicity for each character.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Key letters in CORRESPONDING: C, O(2), R(2), E(1), S(1), P(1), N(2), D(1), I(1), G(1).
Concept / Approach:Filter out options needing any missing letter or an extra copy beyond counts.
Step-by-Step Solution:
DISCERN → letters D, I, S, C, E, R, N are all present within single-count needs → formable ✔. RESPONSE → needs two E's and two S's; only E=1 and S=1 → not formable. REPENT → needs T (absent) → not formable. CORRECT → needs T (absent) and two C's (only one C) → not formable. CROSSBONE → needs B (absent) → not formable.Verification / Alternative check:Re-check DISCERN against counts; all requirements satisfied without overuse.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:They require missing letters (T, B) or exceed available multiplicity (extra E or S).
Common Pitfalls:Assuming any semantically related word is acceptable; the test is purely letter-feasibility.
Final Answer:DISCERN