In the letter series J_J_L_KL_JK_MN, which set of letters, when sequentially placed in the blanks, will correctly complete the series?

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: KKJML

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
This is a letter series completion question in which an incomplete pattern J_J_L_KL_JK_MN is given. The blanks must be filled with a sequence of letters taken from one of the options so that the overall series becomes regular and meaningful as a letter arrangement puzzle. Questions of this type test pattern recognition, especially repetition and orderly progression of small letter clusters like JK, KL, LM, and so on.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Incomplete series: J_J_L_KL_JK_MN.
  • The blanks are to be filled from left to right.
  • Option sequences are: KKJLM, KKJML, KKMLJ, KMKLJ, and KJJML.
  • The final sequence should show a smooth pattern involving the familiar pairs JK, KL, LM, and MN.


Concept / Approach:
The idea is to complete the series with a sequence of letters that produces frequent and orderly groups such as JK, KL, and LM, which are common side by side pairs in alphabet sequence based puzzles. By trying each option and writing the full filled in series, we can visually inspect which option yields a regular repeating pattern. The correct option will typically create a chain where JK, KL, and LM appear in a balanced and logical fashion rather than random or broken clusters.


Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1: Identify the blanks in the pattern J_J_L_KL_JK_MN. There are five blanks. Step 2: Insert the letters from option B (K, K, J, M, L) into the blanks from left to right, because we will later see that this option gives the most structured result. Step 3: After filling with option B, the completed series becomes J K J L K L J K M L M N when grouped appropriately. Step 4: Now observe the series in small blocks: JK, JL, KL, JK, KL, LM, MN. You can see consistent clusters of alphabetically adjacent pairs like JK, KL, and LM culminating in MN, which is also adjacent. Step 5: Other options, when used to fill the blanks, create awkward or repeated sequences that either double letters unnecessarily or break the natural pattern of adjacent pairs like JK, KL, and LM.


Verification / Alternative check:
We can test each option quickly. Options A, C, and D introduce segments where letters get bunched in a way that does not yield a clear chain of adjacent pairs. In contrast, option B generates a neat progression where we can read several overlapping adjacent pairs such as JK, KL, LM, and MN. Since this type of structured adjacency is typical in alphabet test questions, option B fits best. The closing "MN" is a natural end to a sequence that gradually builds up through successive adjacent letter pairs.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Option A "KKJLM" causes parts of the series to contain repeated Ks without producing the clean chain of JK, KL, LM transitions.
Option C "KKMLJ" similarly leads to messy clusters such as KKM that do not align nicely with alphabetical adjacency.
Option D "KMKLJ" places K and M together repeatedly in unnatural ways, disrupting the smooth progress towards LM and MN.
Option E "KJJML" results in double J clusters and misaligns the segments that should ideally show JK and KL alternations.


Common Pitfalls:
Many candidates simply try to match local letters around a single blank and overlook how the sequence behaves as a whole. Another mistake is ignoring the common theme of adjacent alphabetic pairs like JK, KL, and LM that exam setters often use. The correct practice is to fill the blanks with each option mentally or on rough paper and then quickly scan for symmetry and regular adjacency patterns across the entire finished sequence.


Final Answer:
The set of letters that correctly completes the series is KKJML (option B).

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