Classification – Odd one out (parts of speech) Among the following, three are verbs denoting actions; one is a noun. Identify the noun as the odd one out.
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AWrite
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BRead
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Cknowledge
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DLearn
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ENone of these
Answer
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:
- Write (verb)
- Read (verb)
- Learn (verb)
- knowledge (noun; abstract)
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:
- Write, Read, Learn → verbs.
- None of these → exactly one noun exists (knowledge).
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