Reasoning: Alphabet Analogy (Letter Logic)

📅 Date: 17 December 2025 (Wednesday)

“The Map of 26 Letters”

While Number Analogy requires calculation, Alphabet Analogy requires a "Map." If you know the map of the English Alphabet (A to Z) by heart, this section becomes the easiest part of the paper. As your mentor, I don’t just want you to solve these; I want you to solve them without looking at your pen.

1. The Core Concept

In this type of analogy, you are dealing with the 26 letters of the English Alphabet. The relationship is almost always based on Position (A=1, B=2...) or Direction (Forward vs. Backward).

🛠️ Mentor’s Toolkit: Memorize This Now
To crack these questions, you need two mental tools:

Tool A: The "EJOTY" Rule (Forward Position)
Instead of counting A, B, C... every time, remember these anchor points:

E = 5
J = 10
O = 15
T = 20
Y = 25

Example: If you need the position of S, you know T is 20, so S is 19.

Tool B: The "Opposite Pairs" (The Mirror)
Sometimes, A is related to Z. Memorize these pairs using these mnemonics:

A - Z (A to Z)
B - Y (BoY)
C - X (CruX)
D - W (DeW)
E - V (EVen)
F - U (FUll)
G - T (GT Road)
H - S (High School)
I - R (Indian Railway)
J - Q (Jungle Queen)
K - P (KanPur)
L - O (LOve)
M - N (MaN)

2. Types of Alphabet Analogy (Deep Dive)

Type 1: Forward & Backward Shifting (Most Common)

The logic is strictly mathematical based on the position.
Logic: Letter ± Number.

Example: C : F :: K : ?

C(3) → F(6). Logic is +3.
K(11) + 3 = N(14). Answer: N.

Tip: Always write the number above the letter. It turns a confusing letter puzzle into a simple math problem.

Type 2: Opposite Letter Relationship

The examiner tests if you know the reverse pairs.

Example: KING : PRMT

K ↔ P (Kanpur)
I ↔ R (Indian Railway)
N ↔ M (Man)
G ↔ T (GT Road)

Type 3: Jumbled / Position Shuffling

No new letters are introduced; the existing letters just change seats.

Example: STOP : POTS :: WARD : ?

Logic: The word is written in reverse.
WARD → DRAW.

Type 4: Vowel & Consonant Logic (The Tricky One)

Used when no shifting logic works. Remember Vowels: A, E, I, O, U.

Example: A : E :: I : ?

Logic: Next Vowel. Answer is O.

3. Mentor’s Strategy: "The 3-Step Attack"

        Follow this order to solve quickly:
        Check Opposites First: Is it A-Z, B-Y? If yes, solve instantly.
Check Positions: Write numbers (A=1, B=2) and check the difference (+2, -2).
Check Jumble: Are the letters the same, just rearranged? Draw lines to track them.

    