Classification — writing tools vs reading materials: select the item that is NOT of the same “type” as the others.

Verbal Reasoning Classification Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    Pen
  • B
    Book
  • C
    Page
  • D
    Pencil

Answer

Correct Answer: Page

Explanation

Introduction / Context:Here, the items mix tools and artifacts. Three options are stand-alone artifacts or tools; one is a component (a part of another item). We need the unique “part-of” rather than “whole/tool”.

Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Pen → writing instrument (whole object).
  • Pencil → writing instrument (whole object).
  • Book → complete object.
  • Page → component of a book (part, not a whole stand-alone in ordinary use).

Concept / Approach:Identify the sole “part” among wholes/tools.

Step-by-Step Solution:1) Pen/Pencil/Book → whole artifacts.2) Page → component inside a book.3) Therefore “Page” is the odd one out.

Verification / Alternative check:Ask: which item naturally “belongs to” another item? Only page is inherently contained in a book.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:They are independent objects, not components.

Common Pitfalls:Pairing pen/pencil as tools vs book as material; while true, “page” is the only part-of relation, making it the strict outlier.

Final Answer:Page

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