Which word does NOT belong with the others? branch, dirt, leaf, root
Logical Reasoning
Verbal Classification
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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Abranch
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Bdirt
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Cleaf
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Droot
Answer
Correct Answer: dirt
Explanation
Given data
- Word list: branch, dirt, leaf, root.
Concept/ApproachIdentify plant parts versus non-plant items. Three are botanical parts; one is soil.
Step-by-Step reasoning Branch – woody plant part. Leaf – photosynthetic organ. Root – subterranean plant organ. Dirt – soil/earth; not a plant part.
Verification/Alternative'Dirt' may contain plant parts, but it is external to the plant structure.
Common pitfalls
- Choosing 'root' because it is underground—still a plant organ.
Final Answerdirt