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1. Identify the common characteristic or pattern among the given words.
2. Analyze each word to determine if it shares the same characteristic or pattern.
3. Identify the word that does not fit the established pattern or category.
4. Select that word as the odd one out.
| 1. |
Choose the word which is different from the rest: Apple, Mango, Orange, Grape, Rose |
| A. | Apple |
| B. | Mango |
| C. | Orange |
| D. | Rose |
| Answer» D. Rose | |
| Explanation: Apple, Mango, Orange, and Grape are all fruits, while Rose is a flower. Therefore, Rose is different from the rest. | |
| 2. |
Choose the number which is different from the rest: 2, 3, 5, 7, 9 |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 9 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 7 |
| Answer» B. 9 | |
| Explanation: 2, 3, 5, and 7 are all prime numbers, while 9 is not a prime number. Therefore, 9 is different from the rest. | |
| 3. |
Choose the letter which is different from the rest: A, E, I, O, B |
| A. | A |
| B. | E |
| C. | I |
| D. | B |
| Answer» D. B | |
| Explanation: A, E, I, and O are all vowels, while B is a consonant. Therefore, B is different from the rest. | |
| 4. |
Choose the word which is different from the rest: Tiger, Lion, Elephant, Cheetah, Leopard |
| A. | Tiger |
| B. | Lion |
| C. | Elephant |
| D. | Leopard |
| Answer» C. Elephant | |
| Explanation: Tiger, Lion, Cheetah, and Leopard are all types of big cats, while Elephant is not a big cat. Therefore, Elephant is different from the rest. | |
| 5. |
Choose the number which is different from the rest: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 75 |
| A. | 10 |
| B. | 20 |
| C. | 60 |
| D. | 75 |
| Answer» D. 75 | |
| Explanation: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and 60 are all multiples of 10, while 75 is not a multiple of 10. Therefore, 75 is different from the rest. | |
| 6. |
Which of the following words is not like the others? |
| A. | Cat |
| B. | Dog |
| C. | Lion |
| D. | Fish |
| Answer» D. Fish | |
| Explanation: The words Cat, Dog, and Lion are all mammals, while Fish is not. Therefore, Fish is not like the others. | |
| 7. |
Which of the following numbers is not like the others? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 7 |
| Answer» A. 2 | |
| Explanation: The numbers 3, 5, and 7 are all prime numbers, while 2 is the only even prime number. Therefore, 2 is not like the others. | |
| 8. |
Which of the following shapes is not like the others? |
| A. | Square |
| B. | Rectangle |
| C. | Circle |
| D. | Rhombus |
| Answer» C. Circle | |
| Explanation: The shapes Square, Rectangle, and Rhombus all have four sides, while a Circle does not have any sides. Therefore, Circle is not like the others. | |
| 9. |
Which of the following letters is not like the others? |
| A. | E |
| B. | I |
| C. | O |
| D. | U |
| Answer» B. I | |
| Explanation: The letters E, O, and U are all vowels and also end with the letter 'e' when spelled out, while I does not end with the letter 'e' when spelled out. Therefore, I is not like the others. | |
| 10. |
Which of the following colors is not like the others? |
| A. | Red |
| B. | Blue |
| C. | Green |
| D. | Black |
| Answer» D. Black | |
| Explanation: The colors Red, Blue, and Green are all primary colors in the RGB color model, while Black is not a primary color. Therefore, Black is not like the others. | |
| 11. |
Which of the following fruits is not like the others? |
| A. | Apple |
| B. | Tomato |
| C. | Banana |
| D. | Grapes |
| Answer» B. Tomato | |
| Explanation: The fruits Apple, Banana, and Grapes are all sweet, while Tomato is not. Therefore, Tomato is not like the others. | |
| 12. |
Which of the following planets is not like the others? |
| A. | Mercury |
| B. | Venus |
| C. | Earth |
| D. | Jupiter |
| Answer» D. Jupiter | |
| Explanation: The planets Mercury, Venus, and Earth are all terrestrial planets, while Jupiter is a gas giant. Therefore, Jupiter is not like the others. | |
| 13. |
Which of the following musical instruments is not like the others? |
| A. | Violin |
| B. | Flute |
| C. | Clarinet |
| D. | Saxophone |
| Answer» A. Violin | |
| Explanation: The musical instruments Flute, Clarinet, and Saxophone are all wind instruments, while a Violin is a string instrument. Therefore, Violin is not like the others. | |
| 14. |
Which of the following sports is not like the others? |
| A. | Football |
| B. | Basketball |
| C. | Swimming |
| D. | Volleyball |
| Answer» C. Swimming | |
| Explanation: The sports Football, Basketball, and Volleyball are all team sports played on land, while Swimming is an individual sport and is performed in water. Therefore, Swimming is not like the others. | |
| 15. |
Which of the following animals is not like the others? |
| A. | Eagle |
| B. | Sparrow |
| C. | Parrot |
| D. | Elephant |
| Answer» D. Elephant | |
| Explanation: The animals Eagle, Sparrow, and Parrot are all birds, while Elephant is a mammal. Therefore, Elephant is not like the others. | |
| 16. |
Which of the following days is not like the others? |
| A. | Monday |
| B. | Tuesday |
| C. | Wednesday |
| D. | May |
| Answer» D. May | |
| Explanation: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday are all days of the week, while May is a month. Therefore, May is not like the others. | |
| 17. |
Which of the following countries is not like the others? |
| A. | Australia |
| B. | Germany |
| C. | France |
| D. | Italy |
| Answer» A. Australia | |
| Explanation: Germany, France, and Italy are all countries in Europe, while Australia is a country in Oceania. Therefore, Australia is not like the others. | |
| 18. |
Which of the following elements is not like the others? |
| A. | Hydrogen |
| B. | Helium |
| C. | Iron |
| D. | Neon |
| Answer» C. Iron | |
| Explanation: Hydrogen, Helium, and Neon are all elements in the first period of the periodic table, while Iron is not. Therefore, Iron is not like the others. | |
| 19. |
Which of the following professions is not like the others? |
| A. | Doctor |
| B. | Apple |
| C. | Engineer |
| D. | Teacher |
| Answer» B. Apple | |
| Explanation: Doctor, Engineer, and Teacher are all professions, while Apple is a fruit. Therefore, Apple is not like the others. | |
| 20. |
Which of the following vehicles is not like the others? |
| A. | Car |
| B. | Bus |
| C. | Truck |
| D. | Bicycle |
| Answer» D. Bicycle | |
| Explanation: Car, Bus, and Truck are all motor vehicles, while Bicycle is not. Therefore, Bicycle is not like the others. | |
| 21. |
Which of the following seasons is not like the others? |
| A. | Spring |
| B. | Summer |
| C. | Autumn |
| D. | May |
| Answer» D. May | |
| Explanation: Spring, Summer, and Autumn are all seasons, while May is a month. Therefore, May is not like the others. | |
| 22. |
Which of the following continents is not like the others? |
| A. | Antarctica |
| B. | Asia |
| C. | Africa |
| D. | Europe |
| Answer» A. Antarctica | |
| Explanation: Asia, Africa, and Europe are all continents with a significant human population, while Antarctica does not have a permanent human population. Therefore, Antarctica is not like the others. | |
| 23. |
Which of the following metals is not like the others? |
| A. | Gold |
| B. | Silver |
| C. | Mercury |
| D. | Copper |
| Answer» C. Mercury | |
| Explanation: Gold, Silver, and Copper are all solid metals at room temperature, while Mercury is a liquid. Therefore, Mercury is not like the others. | |
| 24. |
Which of the following trees is not like the others? |
| A. | Oak |
| B. | Rose |
| C. | Maple |
| D. | Pine |
| Answer» B. Rose | |
| Explanation: Oak, Maple, and Pine are all types of trees, while Rose is a type of flower. Therefore, Rose is not like the others. | |
| 25. |
Which of the following birds is not like the others? |
| A. | Eagle |
| B. | Sparrow |
| C. | Parrot |
| D. | Penguin |
| Answer» D. Penguin | |
| Explanation: Eagle, Sparrow, and Parrot are all birds that can fly, while Penguin is a bird that cannot fly. Therefore, Penguin is not like the others. | |
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