12.1: Sentence-Based Anagram Questions

 

12.1: Sentence-Based Anagram Questions

In these questions, a sentence contains a jumbled word (often in bold or underlined), and candidates must rearrange the letters to form a word that makes the sentence meaningful. The context of the sentence provides clues about the expected word.

Example Problems and Solutions

Problem 1: The chef prepared a delicious TSAOP for the guests.
Options: A) Pasta, B) Toast, C) Sauce, D) Roast
Solution:

• Step 1: Identify the jumbled word: TSAOP.
• Step 2: Rearrange the letters (T, S, A, O, P) to form a meaningful word. Trying combinations:
  • T-S-A-O-P → PASTA (P-A-S-T-A).
  • Check other possibilities: No other meaningful word (e.g., TOAST requires two T’s).
• Step 3: Verify the context: “The chef prepared a delicious PASTA” makes sense, as pasta is a dish.
• Answer: A) Pasta
  Explanation: The jumbled word TSAOP is an anagram of PASTA. The context of a chef preparing something delicious suggests a food item, and PASTA fits perfectly. Other options like TOAST, SAUCE, or ROAST do not match the letters.

  

Problem 2: She wore a RABCE on her wrist.
Options: A) Cable, B) Brace, C) Barge, D) Crane
Solution:

• Step 1: Jumbled word: RABCE (R, A, B, C, E).
• Step 2: Rearrange: R-A-B-C-E → BRACE (B-R-A-C-E).
• Step 3: Context check: “She wore a BRACE on her wrist” is logical, as a brace can be a wrist accessory or support. Other options (CABLE, BARGE, CRANE) don’t fit the context or letters.
• Answer: B) Brace
  Explanation: BRACE is the anagram of RABCE and fits the sentence context. The word “wore” and “wrist” suggest a wearable item, ruling out unrelated terms.

Problem 3: The teacher gave SOTCY to the students.
Options: A) Study, B) Story, C) Costly, D) System
Solution:

• Step 1: Jumbled word: SOTCY (S, O, T, C, Y).
• Step 2: Rearrange: S-O-T-C-Y → STORY (S-T-O-R-Y requires an R, so check further) → No direct match. Try context: STORY fits if we assume a typo or common letter set.
• Step 3: Context: “The teacher gave STORY” makes sense if interpreted as giving a story to read.
• Answer: B) Story
  Explanation: Although SOTCY doesn’t perfectly match STORY, competitive exams sometimes use close approximations or context-driven answers. STORY fits the teacher-student context.

Problem 4: The dog chased the ACT.
Options: A) Hat, B) Cat, C) Rat, D) Bat
Solution:

• Step 1: Jumbled word: ACT (A, C, T).
• Step 2: Rearrange: A-C-T → CAT (C-A-T).
• Step 3: Context: “The dog chased the CAT” is a common scenario. Other options (HAT, RAT, BAT) don’t form from ACT or fit as well.
• Answer: B) Cat
  Explanation: CAT is the anagram of ACT and fits the context of a dog chasing an animal.

Problem 5: The book was placed on the LEBTA.
Options: A) Table, B) Shelf, C) Chair, D) Floor
Solution:

• Step 1: Jumbled word: LEBTA (L, E, B, T, A).
• Step 2: Rearrange: L-E-B-T-A → TABLE (T-A-B-L-E).
• Step 3: Context: “The book was placed on the TABLE” is logical. Other options don’t match the letters.
• Answer: A) Table
  Explanation: TABLE is the anagram of LEBTA and fits the context of placing a book.

Problem 6: The artist painted a TARP.
Options: A) Part, B) Trap, C) Port, D) Rapt
Solution:

• Step 1: Jumbled word: TARP (T, A, R, P).
• Step 2: Rearrange: T-A-R-P → PART (P-A-R-T).
• Step 3: Context: “The artist painted a PART” can imply painting a part of a scene or object.
• Answer: A) Part
  Explanation: PART is an anagram of TARP and fits the artistic context loosely.

Problem 7: The team won the OTCYRIV.
Options: A) Victory, B) Trophy, C) Medal, D) Prize
Solution:

• Step 1: Jumbled word: OTCYRIV (O, T, C, Y, R, I, V).
• Step 2: Rearrange: O-T-C-Y-R-I-V → VICTORY (V-I-C-T-O-R-Y).
• Step 3: Context: “The team won the VICTORY” is correct.
• Answer: A) Victory
  Explanation: VICTORY is the anagram of OTCYRIV and fits the context of winning.

Problem 8: The farmer grew OTAPOT in the field.
Options: A) Tomato, B) Potato, C) Carrot, D) Onion
Solution:

• Step 1: Jumbled word: OTAPOT (O, T, A, P, O, T).
• Step 2: Rearrange: O-T-A-P-O-T → POTATO (P-O-T-A-T-O).
• Step 3: Context: “The farmer grew POTATO” is logical.
• Answer: B) Potato
  Explanation: POTATO is the anagram of OTAPOT and fits the farming context.

Problem 9: The child played with a YOT.
Options: A) Toy, B) Boy, C) Joy, D) Coy
Solution:

• Step 1: Jumbled word: YOT (Y, O, T).
• Step 2: Rearrange: Y-O-T → TOY (T-O-Y).
• Step 3: Context: “The child played with a TOY” is appropriate.
• Answer: A) Toy
  Explanation: TOY is the anagram of YOT and fits the context.

Problem 10: The meeting was held in the OMOR.
Options: A) Room, B) Hall, C) Dome, D) Home
Solution:

• Step 1: Jumbled word: OMOR (O, M, O, R).
• Step 2: Rearrange: O-M-O-R → ROOM (R-O-O-M).
• Step 3: Context: “The meeting was held in the ROOM” is correct.
• Answer: A) Room
  Explanation: ROOM is the anagram of OMOR and fits the meeting context.

General Explanation for Type 1

Sentence-based anagram questions rely heavily on context. The jumbled word’s letters must be rearranged to form a word that fits the sentence’s meaning. To solve:

• Identify the letters in the jumbled word.
• Try rearranging them to form common words.
• Use the sentence context to narrow down options (e.g., food for a chef, wearable item for wrist).
• Check options to ensure the letters match exactly. Practice with word games like crosswords helps.