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.

Difficulty: Easy

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.

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