1. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a) tape
b) twine
c) cord
d) yarn
Explanation: The yarn, twine, and cord are all used for tying. The tape is not used in the same way.
2. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a) leopard
b) cougar
c) elephant
d) lion
Explanation:A leopard, cougar, and lion all belong to the cat family; an elephant does not.
3. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a) couch
b) rug
c) table
d) chair
Explanation: The couch, table, and chair are pieces of furniture; the rug is not.
4. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a) cornea
b) retina
c) pupil
d) vision
Explanation: The cornea, retina, and pupil are all parts of the eye.
5. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a) noun
b) preposition
c) punctuation
d) adverb
Explanation: The noun, preposition, and adverb are classes of words that make up a sentence. Punctuation belongs in a sentence, but punctuation is not a class of word.
6. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a) guitar
b) flute
c) violin
d) cello
Explanation: The guitar, violin, and cello are stringed instruments; the flute is a wind instrument.
7. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a) dodge
b) flee
c) duck
d) avoid
Explanation: Dodge, duck, and avoid are all synonyms meaning evade. Flee means to run away from.
8. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a) branch
b) dirt
c) leaf
d) root
Explanation:A branch, leaf, and root are all parts of a tree. The dirt underneath is not a part of the tree.
9. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a) street
b) freeway
c) interstate
d) expressway
Explanation: Freeway, interstate, and expressway are all high- speed highways; a street is for low-speed traffic.
10. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a) heading
b) body
c) letter
d) closing
Explanation: Heading, body, and closing are all parts of a letter; the letter is the whole, not a part.