Direction

Three of the words will be in the same classification, the remaining one will not be. Your answer will be the one word that does NOT belong in the same classification as the others.

11.

Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A. tape
 B. twine
C. cord
 D. yarn
Answer and Explanation
Answer: A

Explanation: The yarn, twine, and cord are all used for tying. The tape is not used in the same way.

12.

Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A. leopard
 B. cougar
C. elephant
 D. lion
Answer and Explanation
Answer: C

Explanation: A leopard, cougar, and lion all belong to the cat family; an elephant does not.

13.

Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A. couch
 B. rug
C. table
 D. chair
Answer and Explanation
Answer: B

Explanation: The couch, table, and chair are pieces of furniture; the rug is not.

14.

Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A. cornea
 B. retina
C. pupil
 D. vision
Answer and Explanation
Answer: D

Explanation: The cornea, retina, and pupil are all parts of the eye.

15.

Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A. noun
 B. preposition
C. punctuation
 D. adverb
Answer and Explanation
Answer: C

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.