Question 20

According to dictionary, which of the following word will come at THIRD position?
1. Emergence
2. Eminent
3. Eligible
4. Element
5. Elated

First letter of all the words are same so verifying the second letter.

The second letter of Eligible, Element, Elated is 'l' which comes before 'm' in alphabetical order. So Eligible, Element, Elated are placed before Emergence, Eminent.

Among Eligible, Element, Elated, the third letter of Eligible is 'i' which comes after 'a' and 'e'. So Eligible is placed third.

$$\therefore\ $$Eligible will come at third position according to dictionary order.

Hence, the correct answer is Option A

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