Question : Directions: From the given alternative words, select the word that cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.
EFFLORESCENT
Option 1: ORESTC
Option 2: FOREST
Option 3: DECENT
Option 4: SERTEO
Correct Answer: DECENT
Solution :
Given:
EFFLORESCENT
Now, let's compare all the option words with the word EFFLORESCENT –
First option:
ORESTC; All the letters of ORESTC are present in the word EFFLORESCENT.
Second option:
FOREST; All the letters of FOREST are present in the word EFFLORESCENT.
Third option:
DECENT;
D
is not present in the word EFFLORESCENT. Therefore, all the letters of DECENT are not present in the word EFFLORESCENT.
Fourth option:
SERTEO; All the letters of SERTEO are present in the word EFFLORESCENT.
So, from the above, only DECENT cannot be formed from the word EFFLORESCENT. Hence, the third option is correct.