From the given alternatives, select the word that CANNOT be formed by using the letters of the given word. INDEPENDENCE
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
1) DINE: Contains the letters D, I, N, E. All of these letters are present in 'INDEPENDENCE'. (Can be formed)
2) PENDING: Contains the letters P, E, N, D, I, N, G. Note that the letter 'G' is missing from 'INDEPENDENCE'. (Can not be formed)
3) NICE: Contains the letters N, I, C, E. All of these letters are present in 'INDEPENDENCE'. (Can be formed)
4) PINE: Contains the letters P, I, N, E. All of these letters are present in 'INDEPENDENCE'. (Can be formed)
Correct option:
2) PENDING
Because the word 'PENDING' uses the letter 'G', which is not present in the original word 'INDEPENDENCE'.