Question

Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four letter-clusters are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which letter-cluster DOES NOT belong to that group? (Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter-cluster.)

• A. WXQ
• B. JMS
• C. EHN
• D. KNT

Answer 1

Answer:

A. WXQ

Let’s check the pattern using alphabetical positions:

• W X Q → W(23), X(24), Q(17)
  Differences: +1, −7

• J M S → J(10), M(13), S(19)
  Differences: +3, +6

• E H N → E(5), H(8), N(14)
  Differences: +3, +6

• K N T → K(11), N(14), T(20)
  Differences: +3, +6

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Pattern:

In JMS, EHN, KNT:

• First → Second = +3

• Second → Third = +6

But in WXQ:

• First → Second = +1

• Second → Third = −7 (different pattern)

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Odd one out: WXQ