Question

How many meaningful four-letter english words can be formed using the first, second, fourth, and fifth letters of the word "ELEVATE" (when counted from left to right), using each letter only once in each word ?

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 4

Using the letters:

• E, L, V, A

Possible meaningful 4-letter words are:

1. VEAL

2. VALE

3. LAVE

4. VELA (an English word; also the name of a constellation)

Therefore, the correct answer is 4.