1. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a) book
b) index
c) glossary
d) chapter
Explanation: An index, glossary, and chapter are all parts of a book. Choice a does not belong because the book is the whole, not a part.
2. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a) unimportant
b) trivial
c) insignificant
d) familiar
Explanation: The first three choices are all synonyms.
3. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a) tsangpo
b) hazaribagh
c) kanha
d) bandipur
Explanation:All except tsangpo are national parks
4. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a) feldspar
b) bauxite
c) azurite
d) cryolite
Explanation:All except azurite are ores of aluminium.
5. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a) wing
b) fin
c) beak
d) rudder
Explanation: The wing, fin, and rudder are all parts of an airplane.
6. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a) parsley
b) basil
c) dill
d) mayonnaise
Explanation: Parsley, basil, and dill are types of herbs. Mayonnaise is not an herb.
7. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a) inch
b) ounce
c) centimeter
d) yard
Explanation: An ounce measures weight; the other choices measure length.
8. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a) tyre
b) steering wheel
c) engine
d) car
Explanation: Tire, steering wheel, and engine are all parts of a car
9. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a) tulip
b) rose
c) bud
d) daisy
Explanation: Tulip, rose, and daisy are all types of flowers. A bud is not.
10. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a) rye
b) sourdough
c) pumpernickel
d) loaf
Explanation:
Loaf, sourdough, and pumpernickel are types of bread. A rye is not a bread type.
Loaf - Bread that is shaped and baked in one piece and usually sliced before being eaten.
Pumpernickel - Dark, dense German bread made from coarsely ground whole-grain rye.
Sourdough - Leaven for making bread, consisting of fermenting dough, typically that left over from a previous batch.
Rye - A wheatlike cereal plant that tolerates poor soils and low temperatures.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19.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.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. 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.
25. 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.
26. 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.
27. 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.
28. 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.
29. 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.
30. 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.