From the given alternatives, select the word that cannot be formed using the letters of the word DIAPHANOUS. Each letter can be used only as many times as it appears in the original word.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is DISHES.
The number of letters available in the original word DIAPHANOUS is as follows:
D-1, I-1, A-2, P-1, H-1, N-1, O-1, U-1, S-1
Now let's examine the options:
SNAP: S, N, A, P — All these letters are present in the original word. (Can be formed)
PUSH: P, U, S, H — All these letters are present in the original word. (Can be formed)
SHOAD: S, H, O, A, D — All these letters are present in the original word. (Can be formed)
DISHES: This word requires two 'S's (D, I, S, H, E, S), but the original word DIAPHANOUS only has one 'S'. Also, the original word does not contain the letter 'E'.