Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Z
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
A quick alphabet classification: three entries are vowels in English; one is a consonant. Identify the consonant among the vowels.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Apply the standard English vowel set {A, E, I, O, U}. Any letter outside this set is a consonant. Among the given letters, Z alone is a consonant; the rest are vowels. Therefore, Z is the odd one out.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Compare each letter to the vowel set.2) Mark A/E/I → vowels; Z → consonant.3) Select Z as the single consonant.
Verification / Alternative check:
Pronunciation check confirms Z produces a consonantal sound, unlike the vowel phonemes for A/E/I.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
They are all vowels and thus belong together.
Common Pitfalls:
None—this is a straightforward vowel-consonant test.
Final Answer:
Z
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