English Language — Odd One Out (Words)

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Q1. Find the odd one out.
  1. Apple
  2. Banana
  3. Potato
  4. Orange
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Answer: C. Potato
The rule being tested is 'Category'. Apple, Banana, and Orange are fruits, while Potato is a vegetable.
Q2. Find the odd one out.
  1. Chair
  2. Table
  3. Sofa
  4. Cupboard
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Answer: D. Cupboard
The rule being tested is 'Function'. Chair, Table, and Sofa are primarily for sitting or placing items on, whereas a Cupboard is primarily for storage.
Q3. Find the odd one out.
  1. Happy
  2. Joyful
  3. Sad
  4. Merry
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Answer: C. Sad
The rule being tested is 'Semantic Grouping'. Happy, Joyful, and Merry describe positive emotions, while Sad describes a negative emotion.
Q4. Find the odd one out.
  1. River
  2. Lake
  3. Ocean
  4. Island
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Answer: D. Island
The rule being tested is 'Category'. River, Lake, and Ocean are bodies of water, whereas an Island is a landform surrounded by water.
Q5. Find the odd one out.
  1. Hammer
  2. Saw
  3. Nail
  4. Drill
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Answer: C. Nail
The rule being tested is 'Function'. Hammer, Saw, and Drill are tools, whereas a Nail is a fastener used with tools.
Q6. Find the odd one out.
  1. Courage
  2. Bravery
  3. Fear
  4. Valour
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Answer: C. Fear
The rule being tested is 'Semantic Grouping'. Courage, Bravery, and Valour are qualities associated with being brave, whereas Fear is an emotion of apprehension.
Q7. Find the odd one out.
  1. Walk
  2. Run
  3. Crawl
  4. Stand
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Answer: D. Stand
The rule being tested is 'Type of Action'. Walk, Run, and Crawl are forms of locomotion (movement), whereas Stand describes a static position.
Q8. Find the odd one out.
  1. Whisper
  2. Shout
  3. Mumble
  4. Listen
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Answer: D. Listen
The rule being tested is 'Action Type'. Whisper, Shout, and Mumble are actions of producing sound or speech, whereas Listen is the action of receiving or perceiving sound.
Q9. Find the odd one out.
  1. Weave
  2. Knit
  3. Sew
  4. Dye
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Answer: D. Dye
The rule being tested is 'Process'. Weave, Knit, and Sew are methods of creating fabric or joining pieces of fabric, whereas Dye is a process of coloring fabric.
Q10. Find the odd one out.
  1. Frugal
  2. Thrifty
  3. Extravagant
  4. Economical
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Answer: C. Extravagant
The rule being tested is 'Semantic Grouping'. Frugal, Thrifty, and Economical describe being careful and prudent with money, whereas Extravagant describes spending excessively.
Q11. Find the odd one out.
  1. Diligent
  2. Industrious
  3. Lazy
  4. Assiduous
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Answer: C. Lazy
The rule being tested is 'Semantic Grouping'. Diligent, Industrious, and Assiduous are synonyms meaning hardworking and careful, whereas Lazy means unwilling to work or use energy.
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