Reasoning – Logical Sequence of Words
What is Logical Sequence of Words?
This topic tests your ability to arrange words in a meaningful or natural order such as occurrence, size, importance, chronology, etc.
Types of Sequences
1. Chronological Order: Birth → Childhood → Adulthood
2. Size-Based: Molecule → Cell → Organism
3. Importance/Natural Hierarchy: City → State → Country
4. Process Flow: Raw material → Manufacturing → Product
Example Questions
- Arrange logically: Seed, Plant, Flower, Fruit
Answer: Seed → Plant → Flower → Fruit
- Arrange: Infant, Adult, Child, Adolescent
Answer: Infant → Child → Adolescent → Adult
- Arrange: Sand, Mountain, Rock, Pebble
Answer: Sand → Pebble → Rock → Mountain
Exam Tips
- Identify real-world process or hierarchy.
- Focus on what logically comes before or after each item.
- Use storytelling or lifecycle logic to build the order.
- Don’t confuse alphabetical order with logical sequence.
Common Mistakes
- Assuming alphabetical order is always correct.
- Overthinking basic natural sequences.
- Ignoring chronological or size-based relationships.
Quick Revision Checklist
- Revise natural orders: birth stages, food chains, process flows.
- Group items by category before sequencing.
- Practice with 4–6 word groupings.
- Visualize the scenario if unsure.
Summary: Logical Sequence of Words questions develop your cognitive structuring and organization skills. These are best tackled with clarity of common processes and categories.