Find the odd item (currencies vs measurement unit): Select the option that is not a currency name.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Ounce

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Word-classification based on economic vs physical measurement terms is straightforward. Three options are currency names used historically or currently in various countries, while one is a unit of mass, not a currency. This domain separation is categorical and non-overlapping.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Yen: currency of Japan.
  • Lira: currency name historically used by several countries (e.g., Italy historically, Turkey as Turkish Lira).
  • Dollar: currency name used by multiple countries (e.g., US, Canada, Australia, etc.).
  • Ounce: unit of mass/weight (avoirdupois or troy), not money.


Concept / Approach:
Classify by semantic domain: monetary units vs physical measurement units. Monetary units function as legal tender; measurement units quantify physical properties like mass.



Step-by-Step Solution:

1) Tag Yen/Lira/Dollar as currencies.2) Tag Ounce as a mass unit.3) The only non-currency is “Ounce,” hence the odd item.


Verification / Alternative check:
Attempt conversions: currencies convert through exchange rates; ounces convert to grams/kilograms. The conversion targets are mutually exclusive, reinforcing the split.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:
They all denote money systems rather than physical quantities.



Common Pitfalls:
Do not confuse commodity pricing (e.g., gold priced per ounce) with the ounce being a currency; it is merely a measurement unit used for pricing.



Final Answer:
Ounce

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