Introduction
In symbolic coding, letters are represented by various geometric shapes or symbols. Decoding involves identifying which symbol stands for which letter.
Explanation Step by Step
Compare multiple words and their symbol sets. Common letters will always have the same corresponding symbols across different words.
Sub-topics
Use of Symbols for Letters
This sub-topic focuses on mapping abstract symbols like @, #, or shapes to specific alphabets.
Examples
Example 1
Tricks and Shortcuts
* Create a small key or legend on the side to track which letter belongs to which symbol.
* Use visual matching to quickly spot patterns.
Common Mistakes
Confusing symbols that look similar (e.g., a square ▢ and a rectangle ▭). Do not assume the order of symbols matches the order of letters.
Practice Questions
Easy Questions
- If "CAT" = △ ◯ ▭ and "BAT" = ◇ ◯ ▭, what is the code for "AT"?
- If "SKY" = ★ ☁ ☾ and "FLY" = ✈ ☂ ☾, find the symbol for "Y".
- If "ME" = ✚ ✜ and "BE" = ✖ ✜, which symbol represents "E"?
Medium Questions
- If "SING" = ♠ ♣ ♥ ♦ and "RING" = ✢ ♣ ♥ ♦, identify the symbols for "I", "N", and "G".
- If "BLUE" = ◯ ▀ ▚ ▛ and "BLOW" = ◯ ▀ ▞ ▟, find the symbols for "B" and "L".
- If "MAP" = ◬ ◭ ◮ and "TAP" = ◸ ◭ ◮, which symbol represents "M"?
Hard Questions
- If "APPLE" = ◛ ◚ ◚ ◖ and "PEEL" = ◚ ◖, find the symbol representing "A".
- If "STAR" = ★ ✶ ✷ ✸ and "STAY" = ★ ✶ ✷ ✹, find the symbol for "R" and "Y".
- If "BOTTLE" = ⚛ ☯ ☊ ☊ ☋ ☌ and "LITTLE" = ☍ ☊ ☊ ☋ ☌, identify the code for "B".
Revision Summary
Success in symbol-based coding depends on sharp observation and systematic comparison of unique shapes.