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Alphabet Test— Rules & Concept

Core ConceptRead this first — the foundation of the topic
Each letter has a fixed position

A=1, B=2, C=3... Questions can ask about positions from left (A=1) or right (Z=1, Y=2, X=3). Most SSC questions use left-side positioning

Key Rules

First, memorize that A=1 and Z=26 from the left. From the right, A=26 and Z=1. The formula for right position is: Right Position = 27 - Left Position. For example, M is 13th from left, so from right it's 27-13=14th position

Common question types include

finding positions of letters, arranging letters in alphabetical order, identifying middle letters in sequences, finding letters at specific positions after rearrangement, and determining which letter comes before or after a given letter.

ShortcutsUse these to save 30–60 seconds per question
Divide the alphabet into groups of 5

ABCDE (1-5), FGHIJ (6-10), KLMNO (11-15), PQRST (16-20), UVWXY (21-25), Z (26)

Remember the starting letters

A(1), F(6), K(11), P(16), U(21), Z(26).

Worked ExampleSolve this step-by-step before moving on
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Step 1

Write down the letters in PLANET: P, L, A, N, E, T

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Step 2

Arrange these letters alphabetically by comparing their positions in the alphabet: A=1, E=5, L=12, N=14, P=16, T=20

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Step 3

Alphabetical order becomes: A, E, L, N, P, T

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Step 4

Count positions: 1st=A, 2nd=E, 3rd=L

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Step 5

Answer is L Another Shortcut: For finding positions quickly, remember these landmark letters: E=5, J=10, O=15, T=20, Y=25. These help you estimate nearby letter positions without counting from A.

Exam PatternsWhat examiners ask — read before attempting PYQs

SSC typically asks 1-2 alphabet test questions. Common formats include word arrangement, finding missing letters in sequences, and position-based problems. Questions often combine alphabet knowledge with logical sequences.

Exam TrapsCommon mistakes students make — avoid these

Students often confuse left and right positions. Always clarify whether the question asks for position from left (standard) or right. Another mistake is miscounting when arranging letters - always double-check your alphabetical order.

Practice writing the alphabet backward to strengthen right-position calculations.

Key Points to Remember

  • English alphabet has 26 letters with A=1, B=2... Z=26 from left side
  • Right position formula: 27 - Left position (A=26, Z=1 from right)
  • EJOTY method: Remember A(1), F(6), K(11), P(16), U(21), Z(26) as landmarks
  • Landmark letters for quick reference: E=5, J=10, O=15, T=20, Y=25
  • Always arrange letters in alphabetical order before finding positions
  • SSC typically asks 1-2 alphabet test questions per exam
  • Most questions involve word rearrangement and position finding
  • Common trap: confusing left position with right position in questions

Exam-Specific Tips

  • English alphabet contains exactly 26 letters
  • Letter M is at 13th position from left and 14th position from right
  • Sum of left and right positions of any letter always equals 27
  • Vowels A, E, I, O, U are at positions 1, 5, 9, 15, 21 respectively
  • Middle letters of alphabet are M(13) and N(14)
  • First half of alphabet: A to M (positions 1-13)
  • Second half of alphabet: N to Z (positions 14-26)
  • Letters F, K, P, U, Z mark every 5th position starting from 6
Practice MCQs

Alphabet Test — Practice Questions

6graded MCQs · easy to hard · full solution & trap analysis

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Practice 1easy

If the alphabet is written in reverse order (Z, Y, X, ..., B, A), which letter will be at the 18th position?

Practice 2easy

How many letters are there between M and W in the English alphabet?

Practice 3medium

In the English alphabet, how many letters are there between 'C' and 'P' (excluding both)?

Practice 4medium

If every alternate letter starting from 'A' is removed from the alphabet, which letter will be at the 5th position in the remaining sequence?

Practice 5medium

If the English alphabet is written in reverse order, which letter will be the 7th letter from the left?

Practice 6hard

In the English alphabet, if every alternate letter starting from B is removed, which letter will be at the 10th position in the remaining sequence?

60-Second Revision — Alphabet Test

  • Remember: A=1, Z=26 from left; reverse for right positions
  • Formula: Right position = 27 - Left position
  • Landmark: E=5, J=10, O=15, T=20, Y=25 for quick positioning
  • Method: Always arrange letters alphabetically before counting positions
  • Trap: Check if question asks left or right position
  • Practice: Write alphabet backward for right-position speed
  • Focus: Word arrangement questions are most common in SSC
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