If 'Monkey' is written as 'Zonkey', then how is 'Donkey' written?

Appeared in: RML MAINS 2025

Explanation

The question establishes a pattern where the first letter of a word is shifted forward by 13 places in the alphabet, while the rest of the word remains unchanged.
The example shows 'Monkey' becoming 'Zonkey'. 'M' is the 13th letter, and 'Z' is the 26th, confirming a +13 shift (13 + 13 = 26).
Applying this rule to 'Donkey', the first letter 'D' (4th in the alphabet) is shifted by +13.
The new position is 17 (4 + 13), which corresponds to the letter 'Q'.
Combining 'Q' with the unchanged part 'onkey' results in 'Qonkey'.

Option A: 'Conkey' would imply a -1 shift (from D to C). The established pattern is a +13 shift.
Option B: 'Eonkey' represents a +1 shift (from D to E). This contradicts the +13 shift rule derived from the example.
Option D: 'Zonkey' is the result from the example word 'Monkey'. Simply repeating the first result without applying the logic to the new word 'Donkey' is incorrect.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Logical Reasoning: Letter Analogy as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This question type assesses logical and analytical reasoning, a foundational skill for nurses.
Nurses use deductive reasoning to analyze patient symptoms, interpret diagnostic data, and formulate care plans, moving from general principles (like disease pathophysiology) to specific conclusions (like a patient's diagnosis).
This skill is crucial for prioritizing tasks, troubleshooting equipment, and making sound clinical judgments under pressure.

How to Approach the Question

First, carefully examine the example pair provided ('Monkey' -> 'Zonkey') to identify the relationship or pattern.
Break down the transformation. Notice that 'onkey' is unchanged, so the focus is on the first letter, 'M' becoming 'Z'.
Determine the specific rule. Count the positions of the letters in the alphabet ('M' is 13, 'Z' is 26) to find the mathematical operation, which is a +13 shift.
Apply this exact rule to the new word ('Donkey'). Take its first letter, 'D' (the 4th letter).
Calculate the new letter's position (4 + 13 = 17) and identify the corresponding letter ('Q').
Construct the final word ('Qonkey') and select the matching option.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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