Classification – Odd one out (anagram category: flowers vs profession) Three strings are anagrams of flower names; one string is an anagram of a profession. Identify the odd one out.

Verbal Reasoning Classification Difficulty: Medium
Choose an option
  • A
    DIRAMLOG
  • B
    ERENIGEN
  • C
    UIHCSSBI
  • D
    AFOLDFID
  • E
    None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: ERENIGEN

Explanation

Introduction / Context:Word-anagram classification relies on recognizing hidden base words. Here, three options unscramble to flower names, while one unscrambles to a profession. The mismatch in category (plant vs occupation) identifies the outlier.

Given Data / Assumptions:

  • DIRAMLOG → MARIGOLD (flower)
  • UIHCSSBI → HIBISCUS (flower)
  • AFOLDFID → DAFFODIL (flower)
  • ERENIGEN → ENGINEER (profession)

Concept / Approach:Attempt to unscramble each string into a familiar English word. Group them by semantic category and select the sole member from a different category.

Step-by-Step Solution:DIRAMLOG → MARIGOLD → flower.UIHCSSBI → HIBISCUS → flower.AFOLDFID → DAFFODIL → flower.ERENIGEN → ENGINEER → profession → odd one out.

Verification / Alternative check:Check letter counts to ensure perfect anagram matches (e.g., DAFFODIL contains exactly two Fs and two Ds present in AFOLDFID). This rules out near-misses.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • DIRAMLOG → flower.
  • UIHCSSBI → flower.
  • AFOLDFID → flower.
  • None of these → there is one non-flower anagram (ENGINEER).

Common Pitfalls:Stopping after recognizing only one or two anagrams. Verify all to confirm category uniformity before selecting the odd one.

Final Answer:ERENIGEN

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