Odd One Out

In this lesson, you will learn how to tackle Odd One Out questions. These test your ability to classify words and spot the one that does not belong in a group.

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What Is an Odd One Out Question?

You are given a list of words (usually four or five), and you must find the one that does not fit with the others. The other words will share a common link — one word will be the odd one out.

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Worked Example 1

Question: Which word is the odd one out?

apple banana carrot grape plum

Step-by-step:

1. Look at the words: apple, banana, carrot, grape, plum.
2. What do most of them have in common? Apple, banana, grape, and plum are all fruits.
3. Which one does not fit? Carrot — it is a vegetable, not a fruit.
4. Answer: carrot

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Worked Example 2

Question: Which word is the odd one out?

run walk sprint sit jog