Word Codes
5 free practice questions with explanations
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Word Codes: example questions & answers
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If the code for CAT is DBU (each letter moves forward one), what is the code for DOG?
- AEPH✓
- BCPF
- CEPG
- DEOH
Answer: Move each letter forward one: D→E, O→P, G→H, giving EPH.
If FROG is coded as GSPH (each letter +1), what is the code for BIRD?
- ACJSE✓
- BAHQC
- CCJSF
- DCKSE
Answer: Add one to each letter: B→C, I→J, R→S, D→E, giving CJSE.
In a code each letter moves back one place, so DOG becomes CNF. What does the code 'BU' stand for?
- AAT✓
- BCV
- CAV
- DCT
Answer: Move each letter back one: B→A, U→T, giving AT.
If MONDAY is written as NPOEBZ (each letter +1), how is FRIDAY written?
- AGSJEBZ✓
- BGSJDBZ
- CESJEBZ
- DGTJEBZ
Answer: Add one to each letter: F→G, R→S, I→J, D→E, A→B, Y→Z, giving GSJEBZ.
If A=1, B=2, C=3 … what is the value of the word 'CAB'?
- A6✓
- B5
- C9
- D7
Answer: C=3, A=1, B=2; 3 + 1 + 2 = 6.