Which should come next at the end of this row of letters: E I L?

To discover what letter follows in the sequence E, I, and L, we need to take a look at the alphabet.

If we count from the start of the alphabet to the letter E, we find we have skipped 4 letters (A to D). If we were to skip from E to the letter I, this would miss out 3 letters (F to H). From here to the letter L, we pass over 2 letters (J and K). This leaves us with a number sequence of 4, 3, 2... And so of course then next number would be 1. In our alphabet sequence, this means we skip 1 letter (M) which leads us to N. Therefore, the next letter in the sequence E, I, and L would be N.

Sequences Can Show How Smart You Are!

A letter sequence question such as this one tests your ability to think logically and analytically. Some employers use similar tests as part of their selection procedures and this test will give you some idea of what to expect. Letter patterns are also used in IQ tests. If you fancy trying a few more yourself, take a test here. To learn more about number sequences, watch this video: