Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: multilingual, multinational, multinomial, multiplier, multitude
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
Alphabetical ordering compares words character by character. All five start with “multi”, so later letters decide the order.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
After “multi”, compare the next letters: “l…”, “nat…”, “nom…”, “pl…”, “tu…”. Alphabetically: l < n < p < t. Between the two “n” words, “na…” precedes “no…”.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) multilingual (multi + l…)2) multinational (multi + na…)3) multinomial (multi + no…)4) multiplier (multi + p…)5) multitude (multi + t…)
Verification / Alternative check:
Sorting these strings programmatically yields the same order.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
They invert the “na” and “no” pair or place “pl” or “tu” too early.
Common Pitfalls:
Stopping comparison at “multi-n…” and ignoring the next character.
Final Answer:
multilingual, multinational, multinomial, multiplier, multitude
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