Straight Caesar shift +1 on each letter FIELD : GJFME :: SICKLE : ?
Verbal Reasoning
Analogy
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: TJDLMF
Explanation
Introduction / Context:We decode a straightforward Caesar cipher: each letter advances by one position. Apply the same to the new source word.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- FIELD → GJFME (each letter +1).
- Task: SICKLE → ? using the same rule.
- Alphabet wrap-around applies after Z though not needed here.
Concept / Approach:Identify the shift between F→G, I→J, etc. Since each is +1, replicate that for the second word.
Step-by-Step Solution:
S→T, I→J, C→D, K→L, L→M, E→F.Therefore, SICKLE → TJDLMF.Verification / Alternative check:Shift back by −1 from TJDLMF and we retrieve SICKLE, validating the mapping.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- RHBJKD/RHJBKD/TJLDMF: Each contains at least one letter produced by an incorrect displacement or position swap rather than the uniform +1.
Common Pitfalls:Changing the order of letters or applying different shifts to different letters when the rule is clearly uniform.
Final Answer:TJDLMF