Introduction
In competitive exams, the English Alphabet series usually consists of 25 letters (A to Y). Understanding the positions of these letters from both left and right directions is crucial for solving comprehension tasks quickly.
Explanation Step by Step
The sequence is typically structured from Left to Right (A to Y) and Right to Left (Y to A). Your own left hand indicates the start (A), and your right hand indicates the end of the series.
Sub-topics
Comprehension - English alphabet
This involves identifying letter positions, finding middle letters, and calculating distances between characters.
Examples
Example 1
Tricks and Shortcuts
Use the EJOTY rule to remember positions in multiples of 5. Also, remember that the sum of the positions of the same letter from both ends is always 26 (for a 25-letter series).
Common Mistakes
Confusing "from the right" with "to the right." Always start counting from the opposite end when the question says "from the right."
Practice Questions
Easy Questions
- Which letter is 5th from the left side?
- How many letters are there between B and F?
- Write the letter that comes exactly after M.
Medium Questions
- Which letter is 8th to the right of the 2nd letter from the left?
- If we remove all vowels, which letter will be at the 10th position?
- Find the letter which is exactly between E and K.
Hard Questions
- Identify the letters whose position numbers are perfect squares.
- Which letter is 5th to the left of the letter which is 20th from the left?
- If the alphabet is reversed, find the 3rd letter to the right of the 15th letter from the right.
Revision Summary
Master the 1-25 numbering. Practice finding vowels, consonants, and prime-numbered positions to increase speed.