Verbal Aptitude Questions 1
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1. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a)parsley
b)basil
c)mayonnaise
d)dill
The Correct Answer is:
b)basil
Explanation:
Parsley, basil, and dill are types of herbs. Mayonnaise is not an herb
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2. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a)inch
b)ounce
c)centimeter
d)yard
The Correct Answer is:
b)ounce
Explanation:
An ounce measures weight; the other choices measure length.
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3.Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a)rye
b) sourdough
c)pumpernickel
d)pumpernickel
The Correct Answer is:
a)rye
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.
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4.Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a)book
b) index
c) glossary
d)chapter
The Correct Answer is:
a)book
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.
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5.Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a)unimportant
b) trivial
c) insignificant
d)familiar
The Correct Answer is:
d)familiar
Explanation:
The first three choices are all synonyms.
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6.Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a)tape
b) twine
c)cord
d)yarn
The Correct Answer is:
a)tape
Explanation:
The yarn, twine, and cord are all used for tying. The tape is not used in the same way.
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7. Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a)leopard
b)cougar
c)elephant
d)lion
The Correct Answer is:
c)elephant
Explanation:
A leopard, cougar, and lion all belong to the cat family; an elephant does not.
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8.Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a)couch
b)rug
c)table
d)chair
The Correct Answer is:
b)rug
Explanation:
The couch, table, and chair are pieces of furniture; the rug is not.
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9.Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a)cornea
b) retina
c)pupil
d)vision
The Correct Answer is:
d)vision
Explanation:
The cornea, retina, and pupil are all parts of the eye.
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10.Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a)noun
b) preposition
c)punctuation
d)adverb
The Correct Answer is:
c)punctuation
Explanation:
The noun, preposition, and adverb are classes of
words that make up a sent
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11.Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a)guitar
b)flute
c)violin
d)cello
The Correct Answer is:
b)flute
Explanation:
The guitar, violin, and cello are stringed instruments; the flute is a wind instrument.
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12.Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a)wing
b)fin
c)beak
d)rudder
The Correct Answer is:
c)beak
Explanation:
The wing, fin, and rudder are all parts of an airplane.
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13.Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a)core
b)seeds
c)pulp
d)slice
The Correct Answer is:
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.
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14.Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a)peninsula
b)island
c)bay
d)cape
The Correct Answer is:
c)bay
Explanation:
A peninsula, island, and cape are all landforms; a bay is a body of water.
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15.Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a)fair
b)just
c)equitable
d)favorable
The Correct Answer is:
d)favorable
Explanation:
Fair, just, and equitable are all synonyms meaning impartial. Favorable means expressing approval.
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16.Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a)acute
b)right
c)obtuse
d)parallel
The Correct Answer is:
d)parallel
Explanation:
Acute, right, and obtuse are geometric terms describing particular angles. Parallel refers to two lines that never intersect.
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17.Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a)triangle
b)circle
c)oval
d)sphere
The Correct Answer is:
a)triangle
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.
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18.Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a)scythe
b)knife
c)pliers
d)saw
The Correct Answer is:
c)pliers
Explanation:
The scythe, knife, and saw are all cutting tools. Pliers are tools, but they are not
used for cutting.
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19.Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a)defendant
b)prosecutor
c)trial
d)judge
The Correct Answer is:
c)trial
Explanation:
Defendant, prosecutor, and judge are all persons involved in a trial. A trial is not a person.
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20.Which word does NOT belong with the others?
a)seat
b)rung
c)cushion
d)leg
The Correct Answer is:
c)cushion
Explanation:
Seat, rung, and leg are all parts of a chair. Not all chairs have cushions.
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