Alphabetizing

Choose the word that comes next in ABC order: CAP, CAS, ____

• CAR

• CAB

• CAN

• CAT

The words below are arranged alphabetically.

create

entertain

prepare

• True

• False

The given words are arranged alphabetically.

fight

film

flow

friend

• True

• False

Which of the following is arranged in alphabetical order?

• house

  canteen

  market

  office

• canteen

  house

  office

  market

• canteen

  house

  market

  office

Which word will be LAST when you arrange the list in alphabetical order?

• Japan

• Philippines

• Spain

• Korea

Which of the following call numbers is in the correct alphabetical order?

• F Smi, F Ell, F Abb

• F Abb, F Ell, F Smi

• F Ell, F Abb, F Smi

• F Smi, F Abb, F Ell

Answer explanation

The correct alphabetical order is determined by the first letter, then the second, and so on. 'F Abb' comes before 'F Ell', which comes before 'F Smi', making 'F Abb, F Ell, F Smi' the correct choice.

Which of the following is the correct alphabetical order for Everybody picture book call numbers?

• E Cre, E Arn, E Caz

• E Arn, E Caz, E Cre

• E Caz, E Cre, E Arn

• E Cre, E Caz, E Arn

Answer explanation

To arrange the call numbers alphabetically, compare the letters after 'E'. 'Arn' comes before 'Caz', which comes before 'Cre'. Thus, the correct order is E Arn, E Caz, E Cre.

Which call number comes first alphabetically: F Ell or F Eri?

• F Ell

• F Eri

Answer explanation

To determine which call number comes first alphabetically, compare the letters after 'F'. 'Ell' comes before 'Eri' because 'l' precedes 'r' in the alphabet. Therefore, the correct answer is F Ell.

If you have the call numbers E Arn, E Caz, and E Cre, which one should be placed last alphabetically?

• E Arn

• E Caz

• E Cre

Answer explanation

To determine the alphabetical order, compare the second letters: 'A' in Arn, 'a' in Caz, and 'r' in Cre. Since 'r' comes after 'a' and 'A', E Cre should be placed last alphabetically.

Which call number should be placed first: E Caz or E Arn?

• E Caz

• E Arn

Answer explanation

In call numbers, the first letter is the primary sorting factor. 'E Arn' comes before 'E Caz' because 'A' precedes 'C' in the alphabet. Therefore, 'E Arn' should be placed first.