Solving Type 4 Questions

Type 4 questions combine the rule-identification skills from Type 1 with the option-testing format of a multiple-choice question. You see Set A and Set B, identify the rules, and then determine which of four options belongs to a specified set. This lesson provides a complete strategy for handling these questions efficiently.

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The Format Revisited

You are shown:

1. Set A — six boxes following Rule A
2. Set B — six boxes following Rule B
3. A question — "Which of the following belongs to Set A?" (or Set B)
4. Four options — A, B, C, D

One option is correct. The other three either belong to the other set, satisfy neither rule, or are designed to look plausible.

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Strategy 1: Identify the Rule, Then Test Options

This is the standard, reliable approach.

Step 1: Identify the Rule

Use SCANS to determine the rule for the specified set (e.g., if asked "Which belongs to Set A?", focus on Set A's rule).

Step 2: Test Each Option