Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: XZBV
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
Many quartet patterns build momentum with two equal forward steps and then reset with a larger backward jump. Items that introduce wraparound irregularities break the shared rhythm and become the outlier.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
We are judging structural similarity: two modest forward moves followed by a backward correction. The option that requires a wraparound forward leap at the end does not match.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Verification / Alternative check:
Visualizing positions on the alphabet line highlights XZBV’s end leap versus the others’ backward correction.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
They share the structural rhythm (two +2 forward steps, then a retreat).
Common Pitfalls:
Do not focus on the exact magnitude of the backward step; the direction and structure are the key.
Final Answer:
XZBV
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