Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: knowledge
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
Parts-of-speech classification is a common verbal reasoning theme. The majority class here is action verbs; the single outsider is a noun naming a concept/state rather than an action.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Label each word’s grammatical role. Choose the one that is not a verb.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Write → action verb.Read → action verb.Learn → action verb.knowledge → abstract noun → odd one out.
Verification / Alternative check:
Insertion test: “to ___” fits verbs (to write, to read, to learn) but not “to knowledge,” which is ungrammatical, confirming noun status.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:
Capitalization or treating “knowledge” as proper. It is a common noun here; case does not change the part of speech.
Final Answer:
knowledge
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