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Directions :
Remember, you are looking for the word that does NOT belong in the same group as the others. Sometimes, all four words seem to fit in the same group. If so, look more closely to further narrow your classification.
1.
Which word does NOT belong with the others?
  • A.
    mayor
  • C.
    governor
  • B.
    lawyer
  • D.
    senator
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Answer : [B]
Explanation :
The mayor, governor, and senator are all persons elected to government offices; the lawyer is not an elected official.
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2.
Which word does NOT belong with the others?
  • A.
    two
  • C.
    six
  • B.
    three
  • D.
    eight
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Answer : [B]
Explanation :
Two, six, and eight are all even numbers; three is an odd number.
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3.
Which word does NOT belong with the others?
  • A.
    biology
  • C.
    theology
  • B.
    chemistry
  • D.
    zoology
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Answer : [C]
Explanation :
Biology, chemistry, and zoology are all branches of science. Theology is the study of religion.
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4.
Which word does NOT belong with the others?
  • A.
    defendant
  • C.
    trial
  • B.
    prosecutor
  • D.
    judge
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Answer : [C]
Explanation :
Defendant, prosecutor, and judge are all persons involved in a trial. A trial is not a person.
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5.
Which word does NOT belong with the others?
  • A.
    evaluate
  • C.
    appraise
  • B.
    assess
  • D.
    instruct
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Answer : [D]
Explanation :
Evaluate, assess, and appraise are all synonyms; instruct does not mean the same thing.
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