Analytical Reasoning - Ordering Questions
Linear ordering questions are the easiest questions, and fortunately they also appear the most often. They can be classified according to whether they order elements spatially or sequentially.
- Spatial Questions
- Hybrid Questions
- Sequential Questions
Spatial Ordering
The Line-Up
As the term “line-up” suggests, these questions involve ordering elements in a line, from left to right or from
front to back.
Some Important Conditions and Their Meaning
- A sits next to B. OR A sits immediately next to B.:
Both conditions mean that no one sits between A and B. Although A is to the left of B in the text, that order cannot be assumed on the line. The phrase “immediately next to” is redundant; however, that style is often used on the Test.
- B sits immediately between A and C. OR B sits between and next to A and C. OR B sits directly between A and C.:
All three conditions mean that no element separates B from A, nor B from C.
- Two spaces separate A and B. OR A and B are two spaces apart.:
Students often confuse these two conditions. They do not mean the same thing. “A and B are two spaces apart” means that only one spot separates them.
The complete video lesson on Ordering helps you understand the underlying concepts to solve the questions on the test. After taking the lesson, take practice tests based on Ordering.
How to Learn Ordering Video Tutorial
Video on Ordering is a full tutorial for complete understanding to solve on aptitude test MCQs. You must take video lesson in one go. Take the notes on important points discussed. Keenly observe the methods applied to solve the sample questions. After taking the lesson take the practice tests on Ordering.