11+ Entrance Exam

Verbal Odd One Out

9 free practice questions with explanations

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Verbal Odd One Out: example questions & answers

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  1. Which word is the odd one out?

    • ACarrot
    • BOrange
    • CApple
    • DBanana

    Answer: Apple, banana, and orange are fruits. Carrot is a vegetable.

  2. Which word is the odd one out?

    • AViolin
    • BMicrophone
    • CTrumpet
    • DPiano

    Answer: Piano, trumpet, and violin are musical instruments. A microphone is an electronic device.

  3. Which word is the odd one out?

    • AMonday
    • BSummer
    • CTuesday
    • DFriday

    Answer: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday are days of the week. Summer is a season.

  4. Which word is the odd one out?

    • AJump
    • BRun
    • CWalk
    • DSleep

    Answer: Run, walk, and jump are movements. Sleep is a rest state.

  5. Which word is the odd one out?

    • ARobin
    • BElephant
    • CTiger
    • DLion

    Answer: Lion, tiger, and elephant are large mammals. Robin is a small bird.

  6. Which word is the odd one out?

    • AHappy
    • BAngry
    • CSad
    • DQuick

    Answer: Happy, sad, and angry are emotions. Quick is a speed descriptor.

  7. Which word is the odd one out?

    • APen
    • BEraser
    • CPencil
    • DTelevision

    Answer: Pen, pencil, and eraser are writing/stationery items. Television is entertainment.

  8. Which word is the odd one out?

    • AKnife
    • BPlate
    • CFork
    • DSpoon

    Answer: Knife, fork, and spoon are cutlery. Plate is dishware.

  9. Which word does NOT fit the pattern?

    • ACourageous
    • BBrave
    • CCowardly
    • DFearless

    Answer: Brave, fearless, and courageous all mean having courage. Cowardly means lacking courage.

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