1. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a) triangle
b) circle
c) oval
d) sphere
Explanation: A circle, oval, and sphere are all circular shapes with no angles. A triangle is a different kind of shape with angles and three straight sides.
2. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a) scythe
b) knife
c) pliers
d) saw
Explanation: The scythe, knife, and saw are all cutting tools. Pliers are tools, but they are not used for cutting.
3. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a) biology
b) chemistry
c) theology
d) zoology
Explanation: Biology, chemistry, and zoology are all branches of science. Theology is the study of religion.
4. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a) evaluate
b) assess
c) appraise
d) instruct
Explanation: Evaluate, assess, and appraise are all synonyms; instruct does not mean the same thing.
5. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a) defendant
b) prosecutor
c) trial
d) judge
Explanation: Defendant, prosecutor, and judge are all persons involved in a trial. A trial is not a person.
6. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a) core
b) seeds
c) pulp
d) slice
Explanation: The core, seeds, and pulp are all parts of an apple. A slice would be a piece taken out of an apple.
7. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a) peninsula
b) island
c) bay
d) cape
Explanation: A peninsula, island, and cape are all landforms; a bay is a body of water.
8. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a) fair
b) just
c) equitable
d) favorable
Explanation: Fair, just, and equitable are all synonyms meaning impartial. Favorable means expressing approval.
9.Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a) unique
b) beautiful
c) rare
d) exceptional
Explanation: Unique, rare, and exceptional are all synonyms. Beautiful has a different meaning.
10. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a) acute
b) right
c) obtuse
d) parallel
Explanation: Acute, right, and obtuse are geometric terms describing particular angles. Parallel refers to two lines that never intersect.