If 'MEAT' is written as 'TEAM', then 'BALE' is written as

Appeared in: NHM UP Staff Nurse-2021 Shift-2nd

Explanation

The pattern established by 'MEAT' becoming 'TEAM' involves swapping the first and last letters while keeping the middle letters in their original positions.
In 'MEAT', 'M' (first) and 'T' (last) are swapped to form 'TEAM'. The middle letters 'E' and 'A' do not change their positions.
Applying this same logic to 'BALE', the first letter 'B' and the last letter 'E' are swapped.
The middle letters 'A' and 'L' remain in their places, resulting in the word 'EALB'.

Option A: This option, 'ELAB', is a complete reversal of the word 'BALE'. The given pattern only swaps the first and last letters, it does not reverse the entire word.
Option B: In 'EABL', not only are the first and last letters swapped, but the middle letters ('A' and 'L') are also swapped. The original pattern keeps the middle letters in their original positions.
Option C: This option, 'EBLA', incorrectly places the middle letters. It swaps the first and last letters but reverses the order of the middle letters, which does not match the established pattern from 'MEAT' to 'TEAM'.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Logical Reasoning - Word Analogy as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This question type is not related to clinical nursing practice but is a common component of the General Intelligence or Reasoning section of nursing entrance exams.
These questions assess a candidate's logical thinking, pattern recognition, and problem-solving skills, which are essential for making sound clinical judgments.
What if the example was 'MEAT' to 'TAEM'? In that case, the pattern would be to reverse the first and last pairs of letters. Applying this to 'BALE', 'BA' would become 'AB' and 'LE' would become 'EL', resulting in 'ABEL'.

How to Approach the Question

First, carefully analyze the relationship between the first pair of words ('MEAT' and 'TEAM').
Identify the specific rule or pattern of transformation. Check for letter swapping, reversal, shifting, or other logical operations.
In this case, you'll notice the first and last letters are swapped (M and T), while the middle letters (E and A) are unchanged.
Once the pattern is confirmed, apply the exact same rule to the second word ('BALE').
Swap the first letter ('B') with the last letter ('E') and keep the middle letters ('A', 'L') in place.
This gives you 'EALB'. Compare your result with the given options to find the correct answer.

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