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. NRV
• B. JNP
• C. TXZ
• D. HLN

Answer 1

Answer:

A. NRV

Let’s analyze the letter-clusters:

NRV, JNP, TXZ, HLN

Check the pattern in alphabetical positions:

NRV

N (14), R (18), V (22)
Differences: +4, +4

JNP

J (10), N (14), P (16)
Differences: +4, +2

TXZ

T (20), X (24), Z (26)
Differences: +4, +2

HLN

H (8), L (12), N (14)
Differences: +4, +2

Find the odd one

Three clusters follow:
(+4, +2) pattern:

• JNP

• TXZ

• HLN

Only one follows:
(+4, +4) pattern:

• NRV

  Final Answer: NRV