Choose the odd term: Tree, Plant, and Shrub are categories/types of vegetation, whereas Farm is a place where plants are cultivated. Identify the outlier.
Verbal Reasoning
Classification
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ATree
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BPlant
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CShrub
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DFarm
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ENone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: Farm
Explanation
Introduction / Context:Semantic grouping can distinguish a taxonomy label from a location label.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Tree, Plant, Shrub → vegetation types/categories.
- Farm → agricultural place.
Concept / Approach:Ask whether the word denotes “what it is” (a type of plant) or “where it is grown” (a place).
Step-by-Step Solution:
Tree → vegetation type.Plant → general vegetation term.Shrub → subcategory of woody plants.Farm → location/facility.Verification / Alternative check:Phrase test: “This is a …” fits Tree/Plant/Shrub; “This is a farm” changes to place.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:They are all plant-type nouns.
Common Pitfalls:Grouping “farm” with plants because of contextual association; classification is by semantic role.
Final Answer:Farm is the odd term.