Verbal Classification

(1) Which word does NOT belong with the others?

• (a) square
• (b) rectangle
• (c) circle
• (d) triangle

Answer

Correct Answer: (c) circle
Square, rectangle, and triangle are polygon shapes with straight sides. A circle is not a polygon as it has no straight sides.

(2) Which word does NOT belong with the others?

• (a) tiger
• (b) eagle
• (c) lion
• (d) cheetah

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) eagle
Tiger, lion, and cheetah are all big cats and mammals. An eagle is a bird and not a mammal.

(3) Which number does NOT belong with the others?

• (a) 29
• (b) 30
• (c) 37
• (d) 41

Answer

Correct Answer: (b) 30
The numbers 29, 37, and 41 are all prime numbers. 30 is not a prime number because it has divisors other than 1 and itself.

(4) Which word does NOT belong with the others?

• (a) apple
• (b) banana
• (c) carrot
• (d) grape

Answer

Correct Answer: (c) carrot
Apple, banana, and grape are all fruits. Carrot is a vegetable and does not belong to the same category.

(5) Which country does NOT belong with the others?

• (a) France
• (b) Germany
• (c) Brazil
• (d) Spain

Answer

Correct Answer: (c) Brazil
France, Germany, and Spain are all European countries. Brazil is located in South America and is not in Europe.