In a certain code language, 'kindness spreads joy' is coded as 'tk fl om' and 'empathy encourages kindness' is coded as 'sj om qr'. What is the code for 'kindness' in the same code language?

1. A

   qr

2. B

   fl

3. C

   tk

4. D

   om

Appeared in: DSSSB 6 September 2024

Explanation

• The word 'kindness' is the only common word present in both the given phrases: 'kindness spreads joy' and 'empathy encourages kindness'.
• By comparing the codes for both phrases ('tk fl om' and 'sj om qr'), the only common code is 'om'.
• Therefore, by matching the common word with the common code, it is determined that 'kindness' is coded as 'om'.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: The code 'qr' is incorrect because it appears only in the second coded phrase ('sj om qr'). This means it must represent a word unique to the second English phrase, which is either 'empathy' or 'encourages'.
• Option B: The code 'fl' is incorrect because it appears only in the first coded phrase ('tk fl om'). This means it must represent a word unique to the first English phrase, which is either 'spreads' or 'joy'.
• Option C: The code 'tk' is incorrect because it also appears only in the first coded phrase ('tk fl om'). Like 'fl', it must represent one of the words unique to the first phrase, either 'spreads' or 'joy'.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Coding-Decoding by Common Word as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• While not a clinical question, this type of logical reasoning is a crucial skill for nurses.
• Nurses use deductive reasoning daily to analyze patient symptoms, lab results, and medical histories to identify patterns and determine the most likely underlying issue.
• This problem-solving ability is essential for making accurate clinical judgments and providing safe and effective care.

How to Approach the Question

• First, carefully read both the original phrases and their corresponding codes.
• Identify the specific word for which you need to find the code. In this question, it is 'kindness'.
• Compare the two English phrases to find any words that appear in both. Here, 'kindness' is the only common word.
• Next, compare the two coded phrases to find any codes that appear in both. In this case, 'om' is the only common code.
• The common word must correspond to the common code. Therefore, the code for 'kindness' is 'om'.
• Finally, select the option that matches the code you have identified.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Coding-Decoding by Common Word
• Stem keywords: code language, kindness spreads joy, empathy encourages kindness
• Lead-in keywords: What is the code for

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