Verbal Classification Tips and Tricks
Verbal Classification Problem Tips and Tricks
This type of reasoning question offers you four words. All words, except one, are related to one another in some manner, i.e., three words out of the four words will be in the same classification. You have to select one word that is not related to others.
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.
Question 1: Which word does NOT belong with the others?
- (A) parsley
- (B) basil
- (C) dill
- (D) mayonnaise
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Parsley, basil, and dill are types of herbs. Mayonnaise is not an herb.
Question 2: Which word does NOT belong with the others?
- A - cornea
- B - retina
- C - pupil
- D - vision
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The cornea, retina, and pupil are all parts of the eye.
Question 3: Which word does NOT belong with the others?
- A - guitar
- B - flute
- C - cello
- D - violin
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The guitar, violin, and cello are stringed instruments; the flute is a wind instrument.
Question 4: Which word does NOT belong with the others?
- A - heading
- B - letter
- C - closing
- D - body
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Heading, body, and closing are all parts of a letter; the letter is the whole, not a part.
Question 5: Which word does NOT belong with the others?
- A - couch
- B - rug
- C - table
- D - chair
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The couch, table, and chair are pieces of furniture; the rug is not.
Question 6: Which word does NOT belong with the others?
- A - noun
- B - adverb
- C - punctuation
- D - preposition
Answer: Option 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.