CAT HEN BAG LIP RUN

If the words are arranged according to the alphabetical position of their first letters (highest to lowest), which word will be third?

The correct option is HEN.

Step-by-Step Explanation:

Step 1: Identify the given words and their first letters.
The given set of words is: CAT, HEN, BAG, LIP, RUN.
Let's list each word alongside the alphabetical position of its first letter:

• CAT: First letter is C (3rd letter of the alphabet)
• HEN: First letter is H (8th letter of the alphabet)
• BAG: First letter is B (2nd letter of the alphabet)
• LIP: First letter is L (12th letter of the alphabet)
• RUN: First letter is R (18th letter of the alphabet)

Step 2: Arrange the words from highest to lowest alphabetical position.
Arranging the first letters from highest position (Z to A order) to lowest position:

1. RUN (Letter R - 18)
2. LIP (Letter L - 12)
3. HEN (Letter H - 8)
4. CAT (Letter C - 3)
5. BAG (Letter B - 2)

Step 3: Find the word in the third position.
Looking at the arranged list above, the third word is HEN.