Find the next letter in the series: Y, W, U, S, ?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Analytical Reasoning MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Find the next letter in the series: Y, W, U, S, ?”
The accepted answer is B. Q. “Find the next letter in the series: Y, W, U, S,” is answered by Q (option B). Option A (“T”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Q. Option C (“P”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Q. Remaining alternatives (R) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Q is identified. Analytical Reasoning questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Analytical Reasoning recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. T
Why not A: “T” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Q. “Find the next letter in the series: Y, W, U, S,” is answered by Q (option B). Option A (“T”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Q. Optio
- B. Q ✓
- C. P
Why not C: “P” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Q. “Find the next letter in the series: Y, W, U, S,” is answered by Q (option B). Option A (“T”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Q. Optio
- D. R
Why not D: “R” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Q. “Find the next letter in the series: Y, W, U, S,” is answered by Q (option B). Option A (“T”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Q. Optio
Correct answer
B. Q
Explanation
“Find the next letter in the series: Y, W, U, S,” is answered by Q (option B). Option A (“T”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Q. Option C (“P”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Q. Remaining alternatives (R) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Q is identified. Analytical Reasoning questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Analytical Reasoning recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: Analytical Reasoning Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, logical reasoning, analytical reasoning, aptitude, NTS
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