Classification – Odd one out (celestial objects vs sky as region): Pick the outlier: Sky, Star, Planet, Comet.
Verbal Reasoning
Classification
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ASky
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BStar
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CPlanet
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DComet
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ENone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: Sky
Explanation
Introduction / Context:Astronomy vocabulary distinguishes between celestial objects and the overarching region in which they appear. Three options are discrete celestial bodies; one is the visible expanse (region), not a body.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Star → luminous celestial body.
- Planet → non-luminous body orbiting a star.
- Comet → icy body with coma/tail near the sun.
- Sky → the dome/expanse we see, not an object.
Concept / Approach:Separate “object” from “region.” The non-object is the outlier.
Step-by-Step Solution:Star, Planet, Comet → celestial objects.Sky → region/background.
Verification / Alternative check:Even poetic uses of “sky” don’t render it a discrete body like a planet or star.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- Star, Planet, Comet are concrete astronomical objects.
Common Pitfalls:Assuming anything visible above is a “celestial object.”
Final Answer:Sky