To solve the word changes exercise, you modify the words 'caught' and 'yacht' by following specific instructions, resulting in 'daught' and 'xght', respectively, to complete the provided sentence correctly.
Word Changes Exercise
The word changes exercise is designed to test your understanding of letter manipulation and language structure. By following the given instructions, you transform words into new ones to complete sentences accurately.
Transforming the Word 'Caught'
To transform 'caught' by changing the first consonant to the second consonant in the alphabet, the result is 'daught'. Here's how the transformation is done:
'c' (the first consonant) is followed by 'd' in the alphabet.
Therefore, 'c' changes to 'd', giving us 'daught'.
Transforming the Word 'Yacht'
For 'yacht', the transformation follows a more complex set of rules:
'y' changes to 'x' (the next-to-last letter in the alphabet).
Then, omit the second vowel 'a'.
Change 'c', the second consonant, to 'g' (four places before in the alphabet).
Applying all changes, 'yacht' becomes 'xght'.
The sailor went into debt when he bought a xght.