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Series
Here is a detailed explanation of the Series.pdf content, along with solved examples and practice questions for each type of series covered in the PDF1.
Introduction to Series (Alpha/Numeric/Figural) Series reasoning involves identifying patterns or rules in sequences of letters, numbers, symbols, or figures and using these patterns to answer questions about missing elements, positions, or relationships.
Types of Series in Reasoning 1. Alphabet Series Definition: Arranging letters or groups of letters in a sequence or pattern. Key Concepts: Vowels: A, E, I, O, U Consonants: All other letters Dictionary Order: Arranging words in alphabetical order Interchanging Letters: Swapping first and last letters, etc. Example: Given: DEW, BIG, RAW, FAN, DOG Interchange first and last letters: WED, GIB, WAR, NAF, GOD Arrange in dictionary order: GIB, GOD, NAF, WAR, WED Last word: WED Practice Question: If you swap the first and last letters of each word in the following list, how many meaningful words are formed? List: CAT, RAT, BAT, TAP Answer: CAT → TAC (not meaningful), RAT → TAR (meaningful), BAT → TAB (meaningful), TAP → PAT (meaningful) Total = 3