Which word does NOT belong with the others: parsley, basil, dill, mayonnaise?
Logical Reasoning
Verbal Classification
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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Aparsley
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Bbasil
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Cdill
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Dmayonnaise
Answer
Correct Answer: mayonnaise
Explanation
Given data
- Words: parsley, basil, dill, mayonnaise.
Concept/ApproachClassify by category: culinary herbs vs. a prepared condiment/emulsion.
Step-by-step reasoningParsley, basil, and dill are fresh herbs.Mayonnaise is a sauce/condiment (an oil-in-water emulsion), not an herb.
Verification/AlternativeHerb characteristics: leafy plant parts used for flavoring; mayonnaise is made primarily from oil and egg yolk.
Common pitfalls
- Picking an herb due to unfamiliarity with culinary terms.
Final Answermayonnaise