Alphabet Analogy — Consistent Shift Pattern BEGK : ADFJ :: PSVY : ?

Difficulty: Easy

ROUX
ORUX
LQUT
LOQT
None of the above

Correct Answer: ORUX

Explanation:

Introduction / Context:
Letter analogies often rely on fixed positional shifts in the alphabet. Identifying the rule in the first pair and applying it to the second yields the missing term.

Given Data / Assumptions:

First pair: BEGK → ADFJ.
Second pair: PSVY → ?
Alphabet positions: A=1, B=2, …, Z=26.

Concept / Approach:
Compare each corresponding letter in the first pair to detect a uniform transformation. If consistent, apply the same shift to the second source string to compute the answer.

Step-by-Step Solution:

B(2) → A(1): shift −1.E(5) → D(4): shift −1.G(7) → F(6): shift −1.K(11) → J(10): shift −1.Hence the rule is “each letter −1.”Apply to PSVY: P→O, S→R, V→U, Y→X. Result = ORUX.

Verification / Alternative check:
Reversing the process (adding 1 to ADFJ) gives BEGK, confirming the detected rule and its consistency.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

ROUX: First letter should be O, not R.
LQUT / LOQT: These reflect different shifts and do not match the uniform −1 rule.
None of the above: Incorrect because a valid option exists.

Common Pitfalls:
Overcomplicating the pattern or mixing different shifts. Always test simple uniform shifts first.

Alphabet Analogy — Consistent Shift Pattern BEGK : ADFJ :: PSVY : ?

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