Question

From the given alternatives, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the word : CIRCUMSTANCE

• A. meant
• B. circus
• C. stair
• D. straight

Hint:

Scan the options for letters like G, H, P, X, or Y. Often, the correct answer is the one containing these common "outlier" letters that aren't in the root word.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: Word-formation logic involves checking if the letters required for a new word are present in the "mother" word in sufficient quantities. If even one letter in the option is missing from the mother word, that option cannot be formed.

Step 1: Inventory of letters in CIRCUMSTANCE.
Let's list the available letters: C (2), I (1), R (1), U (1), M (1), S (1), T (1), A (1), N (1), E (1)

Step 2: Evaluation of the options.

• Meant: Contains M, E, A, N, T. All are present.
• Circus: Contains C (2), I, R, U, S. All are present.
• Stair: Contains S, T, A, I, R. All are present.

Step 3: Identification of the missing letters.
Let's look at the word "straight": S, T, R, A, I, G, H, T The letters 'G' and 'H' do not appear anywhere in the word CIRCUMSTANCE. Therefore, "straight" cannot be formed using the provided letters. Final Answer: Option D