Question 1

Classification – Odd one out (ordered pairs): Choose the pair that does not follow the same numeric rule: (108, 36), (69, 23), (42, 14), (56, 19).

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Introduction / Context: Pair classification frequently tests a simple relation between the two components, such as multiplication/division by a constant. We examine whether the second element is a consistent function of the first (e.g., first/3). Given Data / Assumptions: Pairs: (108, 36), (69, 23), (42, 14), (56, 19). Assume straightforward exact arithmetic relationships. Concept / Approach: Test whether the second equals the first divided by 3. If three pairs satisfy x2 = x1 / 3 exactly and one does not, that one is the outlier. Step-by-Step Solution: 108 / 3 = 36 → matches (108, 36).69 / 3 = 23 → matches (69, 23).42 / 3 = 14 → matches (42, 14).56 / 3 = 18.666… ≠ 19 → breaks the rule. Verification / Alternative check: Try other simple linear rules (e.g., subtracting a constant). None will fit three pairs simultaneously as cleanly as division by 3, confirming (56, 19) as the unique mismatch. Why Other Options Are Wrong: (108, 36), (69, 23), (42, 14) all follow second = first / 3. Common Pitfalls: Rounding 56/3 to 19 is not allowed; these puzzles expect exact integer relationships, not approximations. Final Answer: (56, 19)

Question 2

Classification – Odd one out (trade/transactions): Identify the option that is conceptually different: Barter, Purchase, Sale, Borrow.

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Introduction / Context: In commerce-oriented classification, items typically share an “exchange of ownership” core. The outlier will lack that core or model a different legal/temporal relationship to goods or value. Given Data / Assumptions: Barter: exchange of goods/services for other goods/services without money. Purchase: acquire ownership by paying consideration (money or equivalent). Sale: transfer ownership to another party for consideration. Borrow: obtain something temporarily, with obligation to return the same item (or equivalent in kind in loan contexts), not a transfer of ownership. Concept / Approach: Group by ownership transfer: Barter/Purchase/Sale effect a transfer of title (ownership) at the moment of exchange. Borrow does not transfer title; it creates a temporary right of use/possession with an obligation to return. Thus, Borrow is conceptually different. Step-by-Step Solution: Identify ownership transfer: present in Barter, Purchase, Sale.Identify temporary possession without title transfer: Borrow.Therefore, Borrow is the unique outlier. Verification / Alternative check: Legal framing: In sale or barter, risk and title typically pass per contract terms; in borrowing, title remains with the lender, and the borrower’s right is limited/temporary. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Barter/Purchase/Sale all imply transfer of ownership. Common Pitfalls: Equating “exchange” with any transfer of possession. Borrowing is an exchange of possession, not ownership; that distinction defines the category break. Final Answer: Borrow

Question 3

Classification – Odd one out (letter-block patterns): Which string violates the shared pattern? aacdff, ggijkk, mmopqq, qqstuu.

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Introduction / Context: These six-letter strings appear to share a construction: a doubled letter, then two increasing letters, then a doubled letter. When multiple strings follow the same structural template, finer traits (such as the type of the final doubled letter) can reveal the outlier. Given Data / Assumptions: Strings: aacdff, ggijkk, mmopqq, qqstuu. All letters are lowercase English alphabet characters. Concept / Approach: Confirm the shared template: [double same letter] + [letter +1 or +2 progression] + [double same letter]. Then examine the nature of the terminal doublet (vowel vs. consonant) to detect a single mismatch. Step-by-Step Solution: aacdff: aa, c(+2 from a), d(+1), ff (final double consonant).ggijkk: gg, i(+2 from g), j(+1), kk (final double consonant).mmopqq: mm, o(+2 from m), p(+1), qq (final double consonant).qqstuu: qq, s(+2 from q), t(+1), uu (final double vowel). Verification / Alternative check: All four satisfy the positional +2 then +1 middle step. The only categorical difference is that “uu” is a vowel pair, while “ff/kk/qq” are consonant pairs. That single distinctive trait makes qqstuu the outlier. Why Other Options Are Wrong: aacdff, ggijkk, mmopqq: share the same structure and end with a consonant doublet. Common Pitfalls: Searching for inconsistent middle increments; here the +2 then +1 pattern holds uniformly. The differentiator is the vowel/consonant nature of the ending pair. Final Answer: qqstuu

Question 4

Classification – Odd one out (word sense): Select the word unlike the others by meaning: Solid, Plump, Fathom, Thick.

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Introduction / Context: Lexical classification often separates adjectives of similar semantics from a member with a different part of speech or core sense. Three items are descriptive adjectives of bulk/consistency; one is primarily a verb (and also a unit of length), making it semantically and grammatically distinct. Given Data / Assumptions: Solid: adjective relating to firmness/density/consistency. Plump: adjective describing roundness/fullness. Fathom: chiefly a verb meaning “to understand deeply”; also a nautical length unit (~6 feet). Thick: adjective indicating high density or dimension across a small axis. Concept / Approach: Identify part-of-speech and core semantic field. Three words are adjectives describing physical build/consistency; “Fathom” stands apart as a verb/noun unit, not describing thickness/bulk. Step-by-Step Solution: Check grammatical category: Solid/Plump/Thick → adjectives; Fathom → verb/noun.Check semantics: Solid/Plump/Thick → corporeal attributes; Fathom → cognition or measurement. Verification / Alternative check: Substitute in a sentence about physical density: “The soup is very ____.” Solid/Thick/Plump can fit; Fathom does not, unless rephrased into the verb sense, confirming the mismatch. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Solid, Plump, Thick: aligned adjectives of physical description. Common Pitfalls: Confusing “solid” as a noun or “fathom” as a rare adjective; the dominant, common usages separate them clearly. Final Answer: Fathom

Question 5

Classification – Odd one out (alphabet order): Choose the string unlike the others: RQP, HGF, NPR, DCB.

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Introduction / Context: Triplets built from consecutive letters typically move strictly in one direction (ascending or descending). The odd member will violate that monotonic direction. Given Data / Assumptions: Strings: RQP, HGF, NPR, DCB. Standard alphabet ordering assumed. Concept / Approach: Check whether each triplet is strictly descending by 1. If three are descending and one is not, that non-descending triplet is the outlier. Step-by-Step Solution: RQP: R→Q→P (−1 each) – descending.HGF: H→G→F (−1 each) – descending.DCB: D→C→B (−1 each) – descending.NPR: N→P (+2), P→R (+2) – ascending by 2, not descending by 1. Verification / Alternative check: Index mapping (A=1 …): R(18),Q(17),P(16); H(8),G(7),F(6); D(4),C(3),B(2); N(14),P(16),R(18). Only NPR increases. Why Other Options Are Wrong: RQP, HGF, DCB all share the same descending-by-1 pattern. Common Pitfalls: Letting the symmetry of NPR (letters two apart) distract from the dominant monotonic direction that groups the other three. Final Answer: NPR

Question 6

Classification – Odd one out (letter blocks): Which four-letter block is unlike the others: VNHK, NQMJ, NBJM, MONR?

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Introduction / Context: This is a verbal classification question on four-letter blocks. Most items share a stronger common feature, while exactly one violates it. The robust way to solve these is to test simple, high-signal properties first (vowel vs. consonant composition, alphabetical direction, fixed-step jumps) before considering subtler patterns. Given Data / Assumptions: Blocks: VNHK, NQMJ, NBJM, MONR. Standard English alphabet; A, E, I, O, U are vowels; the rest are consonants. Concept / Approach: Start with the cleanest discriminator. If three blocks are made entirely of consonants and one contains a vowel, that vowel-bearing block is the outlier. This criterion is categorical (present/absent) and trumps noisier numeric jump checks when it separates a 3-to-1 split cleanly. Step-by-Step Solution: VNHK → V, N, H, K: all consonants.NQMJ → N, Q, M, J: all consonants.NBJM → N, B, J, M: all consonants.MONR → M, O, N, R: contains O, which is a vowel. Verification / Alternative check: Secondary checks (like increasing or decreasing jumps) show mixed, inconsistent step sizes across several options and do not yield a crisp 3-to-1 split. The vowel test, however, isolates exactly one item: MONR. Why Other Options Are Wrong: VNHK: four consonants, matches the majority class. NQMJ: four consonants, matches the majority class. NBJM: four consonants, matches the majority class. Common Pitfalls: Overfitting to arithmetic letter jumps can create false patterns. Prefer categorical features that deliver a unique outlier cleanly. Here, vowel presence is decisive. Final Answer: MONR

Question 7

Classification – Odd one out (number strings): Identify the number string that does not follow the same construction: 67626, 84129, 32418, 47632.

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Introduction / Context: Odd-one-out questions on number strings often hide a specific concatenation rule. A very common device is to append a key value (like n) to a function of that value (like n^2), producing a recognizable pattern in several items. The goal is to spot the single member that breaks the rule. Given Data / Assumptions: Candidates: 67626, 84129, 32418, 47632. Assume base-10 strings that may represent concatenations. Concept / Approach: Test if the first part is a perfect square of the tail part. Specifically, check whether each string equals n^2 concatenated with n for some integer n. If three follow that exact blueprint and one does not, the nonconforming string is the outlier. Step-by-Step Solution: 67626 → split as 676 | 26. Since 26^2 = 676, this matches the pattern n^2 || n with n = 26.84129 → 841 | 29. Since 29^2 = 841, this matches with n = 29.32418 → 324 | 18. Since 18^2 = 324, this matches with n = 18.47632 → trying 476 | 32 gives 32^2 = 1024, not 476; no obvious n fits the n^2 || n form. Verification / Alternative check: Attempting different splits of 47632 (e.g., 47|632 or 4|7632) does not yield an integer n with n^2 concatenated to n. Therefore, 47632 uniquely fails the rule that the others satisfy. Why Other Options Are Wrong: 67626, 84129, 32418 all perfectly implement n^2 followed by n. Common Pitfalls: Assuming arithmetic operations rather than concatenation can mask the simple structure. Always test concatenation patterns early in such puzzles. Final Answer: 47632

Question 8

Classification – Odd one out (human anatomy): Which organ does not belong with the others: Spleen, Pancreas, Eye, Liver?

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Introduction / Context: In anatomy-based classification, grouping by physiological system or typical location yields reliable results. Three of the given items are abdominal organs associated with digestion, metabolism, or lymphatic filtering; one is a sensory organ located in the head. This categorical difference is decisive. Given Data / Assumptions: Spleen: lymphoid organ in the abdomen, involved in blood filtration and immune response. Pancreas: abdominal gland with exocrine (digestive enzymes) and endocrine (insulin, glucagon) functions. Liver: large abdominal organ, central to metabolism and detoxification. Eye: sense organ for vision, located in the orbit of the skull. Concept / Approach: Classify by location and primary function. Spleen, Pancreas, and Liver are visceral organs in the abdominal cavity. Eye is a specialized sensory organ in the head; its system (visual) and location are entirely different. This makes Eye the unique outlier. Step-by-Step Solution: Identify organ systems: abdominal visceral vs. sensory.Map each item to its dominant system and location.Eye alone falls outside the abdominal/visceral grouping. Verification / Alternative check: Consider blood supply or duct systems: Pancreas and Liver have major ducts related to digestion; Spleen connects to the portal system. The Eye does not share these visceral features, confirming the classification. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Spleen, Pancreas, Liver: all are abdominal organs; none is a sense organ. Common Pitfalls: Overemphasizing that the Spleen is not digestive per se; the critical property here is abdominal visceral location, which the Eye does not share. Final Answer: Eye

Question 9

Classification – Odd one out (letter-step pattern): Choose the string that breaks the −2, −3, −4 backward-step pattern: MKHD, JHEA, QNKH, XVSO.

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Introduction / Context: Many alphabet puzzles encode a fixed sequence of backward jumps (e.g., −2, −3, −4) across four letters. The majority of options adhere to a specific jump signature, while one deviates. We confirm by converting letters to positions A=1, B=2, …, Z=26. Given Data / Assumptions: Strings: MKHD, JHEA, QNKH, XVSO. Backward step sizes are measured as position differences. Concept / Approach: Compute consecutive steps for each string. A consistent signature (−2, −3, −4) across three items will identify the rule. The string that fails that signature is the outlier. Step-by-Step Solution: MKHD: M(13)→K(11) = −2; K(11)→H(8) = −3; H(8)→D(4) = −4.JHEA: J(10)→H(8) = −2; H(8)→E(5) = −3; E(5)→A(1) = −4.XVSO: X(24)→V(22) = −2; V(22)→S(19) = −3; S(19)→O(15) = −4.QNKH: Q(17)→N(14) = −3; N(14)→K(11) = −3; K(11)→H(8) = −3 (not −2, −3, −4). Verification / Alternative check: Try reading right to left; the three compliant strings then become +4, +3, +2, but QNKH still has equal steps. In both directions, QNKH violates the expected graduated differences. Why Other Options Are Wrong: MKHD, JHEA, XVSO: all strictly follow −2, −3, −4. Common Pitfalls: Looking only for monotonicity and missing the graded step sizes. The rule is not just decreasing; it is decreasing by 2, then 3, then 4. Final Answer: QNKH

Question 10

Classification – Odd one out (perfect powers): Which number is unlike the others: 121, 144, 189, 169?

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Introduction / Context: Number classification commonly tests recognition of perfect powers (squares, cubes). A quick square check often isolates the outlier. Here, three items are perfect squares; one is not. Given Data / Assumptions: Numbers: 121, 144, 189, 169. Check perfect-square status only; do not overcomplicate. Concept / Approach: Compute square roots where plausible and verify exactness. If three are n^2 and one is not, the non-square is the odd one out. Step-by-Step Solution: 121 = 11^2 → perfect square.144 = 12^2 → perfect square.169 = 13^2 → perfect square.189 → 13^2 = 169 and 14^2 = 196, so 189 is between squares; it is not a perfect square. Verification / Alternative check: Prime factors: 121 = 11^2; 144 = 2^4 * 3^2; 169 = 13^2; 189 = 3^3 * 7 → not all prime exponents even, confirming it is not a square. Why Other Options Are Wrong: 121, 144, 169 are all exact squares of consecutive integers (11, 12, 13), reinforcing their shared property. Common Pitfalls: Confusing near-squares with exact squares. Always check exactness, not proximity. Final Answer: 189

Question 11

Classification – Odd one out (two-letter jumps): Identify the pair that is unlike the others: DH, FJ, HK, PR.

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Introduction / Context: Two-letter pair problems can be solved by checking consistent properties such as fixed step size or letter parity (odd/even alphabet positions). When step sizes vary among several options, a parity-based discriminator often cleanly isolates one outlier. Given Data / Assumptions: Pairs: DH, FJ, HK, PR. Map letters to positions: A=1, B=2, …, Z=26. Concept / Approach: First, note that the forward step sizes differ (D→H is +4, F→J is +4, H→K is +3, P→R is +2), so step size alone does not produce a unique outlier. Instead, inspect parity of the second letter. If three pairs end at an even-indexed letter and one pair ends at an odd-indexed letter, the latter is the outlier. Step-by-Step Solution: DH: D(4)→H(8). Second letter H is position 8 (even).FJ: F(6)→J(10). Second letter J is position 10 (even).PR: P(16)→R(18). Second letter R is position 18 (even).HK: H(8)→K(11). Second letter K is position 11 (odd). Verification / Alternative check: Check first-letter parity: all first letters are even-indexed (D=4, F=6, H=8, P=16), so parity of the first does not discriminate. The second-letter parity provides the clean 3-to-1 split. Why Other Options Are Wrong: DH, FJ, PR all terminate at even positions; only HK terminates at an odd position. Common Pitfalls: Assuming the rule must be a fixed jump size. Here, different jumps exist, so parity is the more reliable classifier. Final Answer: HK

Question 12

Classification – Odd one out (ratio pairs): Choose the pair that breaks the constant division rule: 704, 11 • 256, 4 • 832, 13 • 310, 5.

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Introduction / Context: Ordered-number pairs often encode a constant ratio: first divided by second equals a fixed constant across most options. Identifying that constant immediately exposes the lone mismatched pair. Given Data / Assumptions: Pairs: (704, 11), (256, 4), (832, 13), (310, 5). Try exact integer ratios first; avoid rounding. Concept / Approach: Compute first/second for each pair. If three ratios match exactly at the same value and one does not, the nonmatching pair is the odd one out. Step-by-Step Solution: 704 / 11 = 64 (exact since 64 * 11 = 704).256 / 4 = 64 (since 64 * 4 = 256).832 / 13 = 64 (since 64 * 13 = 832).310 / 5 = 62 (since 62 * 5 = 310), not 64. Verification / Alternative check: Express each first value as 64 * second value; the first three satisfy this identity, whereas 310 = 62 * 5 fails. No other simple common ratio fits all four simultaneously. Why Other Options Are Wrong: (704, 11), (256, 4), (832, 13) maintain the invariant first = 64 * second. Common Pitfalls: Rounding 310/5 up to 64 is incorrect; classification problems expect exact relationships, not approximations. Final Answer: 310, 5

Question 13

Classification – Odd one out (powers of two): Identify the number that does not belong: 56, 2, 128, 16.

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Introduction / Context: A classic numeric classification is to check whether items are all powers of a base (most commonly 2 or 3). Here, three numbers are powers of 2; one is not. This yields an immediate 3-to-1 split. Given Data / Assumptions: Candidates: 56, 2, 128, 16. We use the definition 2^k with integer k ≥ 0. Concept / Approach: List nearby powers of 2 and compare: 2^1 = 2, 2^4 = 16, 2^7 = 128. Check 56 against this set. If one is not of the form 2^k, it is the outlier. Step-by-Step Solution: 2 is 2^1 → power of two.16 is 2^4 → power of two.128 is 2^7 → power of two.56 = 7 * 8 = 7 * 2^3, not a pure power of two. Verification / Alternative check: Prime factorization confirms: 56 = 2^3 * 7 (extra prime 7), while genuine powers of two have only the prime factor 2. Therefore, 56 uniquely fails the criterion. Why Other Options Are Wrong: 2, 16, 128 are clean powers of two (2^1, 2^4, 2^7). Common Pitfalls: Equating multiples of powers of two with exact powers of two. Multiples introduce additional prime factors and break the definition. Final Answer: 56

Question 14

Classification – Odd number out (perfect powers vs. prime): Which number does not belong: 121, 324, 523, 729?

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Introduction / Context: In numeric classification, a frequent separator is “perfect power” versus “non-power/prime.” Three of these numbers are perfect powers (squares or higher powers), while one is a prime number that is not a perfect power. Identifying that prime isolates the outlier. Given Data / Assumptions: Numbers: 121, 324, 523, 729. Perfect powers to test: squares (n^2), cubes (n^3), and common higher powers. Concept / Approach: Check each number: determine if it is a perfect square or cube. If it is neither, assess primality. The one that is prime (and not a perfect power) is the odd one out. Step-by-Step Solution: 121 = 11^2 → perfect square.324 = 18^2 → perfect square.729 = 27^3 (also 3^6) → perfect power.523 → not a square (22^2 = 484, 23^2 = 529), not a simple cube; test divisibility: not divisible by 2, 3 (sum of digits 10), 5 (ends not 0/5), 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23. 523 is prime. Verification / Alternative check: Because 523 is prime, it cannot be expressed as a^b with integers a ≥ 2, b ≥ 2. The other three are unambiguously perfect powers. Why Other Options Are Wrong: 121 and 324 are perfect squares; 729 is a perfect cube (and higher power). All share the perfect-power property. Common Pitfalls: Mistaking 729 as a square because it lies near 27^2 = 729 (false; 27^2 is 729? No, 27^2 = 729 is true, which still makes it a perfect power; in fact 729 = 3^6 and 27^2). Regardless, it is a perfect power. Final Answer: 523

Question 15

Classification – Odd one out (three-digit patterns): Identify the odd item among 853, 734, 532, 751 based on the order of digits.

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Introduction / Context: Three-digit classification puzzles often rely on the relative order of digits (strictly increasing, strictly decreasing, peaks, or valleys). If three items share a strong monotonic trend and one breaks it, the breaker is the odd one out. Given Data / Assumptions: Candidates: 853, 734, 532, 751. Treat each as a three-digit sequence and compare the left-to-right digit order. Concept / Approach: Check whether digits are strictly decreasing from hundreds to tens to ones. If three follow a strictly decreasing pattern and exactly one violates it, that violator is the outlier. Step-by-Step Solution: 853 → 8 > 5 > 3: strictly decreasing.532 → 5 > 3 > 2: strictly decreasing.751 → 7 > 5 > 1: strictly decreasing.734 → 7 > 3 but 3 < 4 (increase), so not strictly decreasing. Verification / Alternative check: Attempt a strictly increasing test: none is strictly increasing, which makes the strictly decreasing pattern the dominant shared property for three of the four. Therefore 734 is uniquely non-conforming. Why Other Options Are Wrong: 853, 532, 751 each has digits in strict descending order, matching the majority rule. Common Pitfalls: Accepting non-strict patterns (e.g., allowing equal digits), which are not present here. The rule requires strict inequality both steps. Final Answer: 734

Question 16

Classification — pick the odd pair of numbers: identify the single pair that does NOT follow the same pattern as the other three.

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Introduction / Context: Odd-pair classification problems usually hide a simple arithmetic link that three options share while one pair diverges. The quickest checks are fixed differences (e.g., +9), reversals, or parity patterns. Our task is to locate the unique mismatch. Given Data / Assumptions: Pairs: 34:43, 55:62, 62:71, 83:92. Assume a consistent transformation from the first to the second number within most pairs. Exactly one pair breaks the common rule. Concept / Approach: Test the simplest invariant: a constant increment from left to right. Compute right − left for each pair and compare the results. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) 34 → 43: difference = 9.2) 55 → 62: difference = 7.3) 62 → 71: difference = 9.4) 83 → 92: difference = 9.5) Three pairs increase by +9; only one increases by +7. Verification / Alternative check: Try a second lens: digit-pattern stability. In three pairs, adding 9 preserves the tens digit while increasing the ones appropriately (when carry allows); the 55:62 pair does not match the +9 motif, confirming it as the outlier. Why Other Options Are Wrong: 34:43, 62:71, and 83:92 all obey the uniform +9 increment; they are consistent with the majority rule. Common Pitfalls: Overcomplicating with prime checks or reversals. Always test constant differences first in number-pair questions. Final Answer: 55 : 62

Question 17

Classification — deserts and continents: choose the pair that does NOT correctly match a desert with its real location.

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Introduction / Context: Geography classification often tests real-world pairings. Here, three desert–region pairs are correct and one is incorrect. Spotting the factual mismatch is the goal. Given Data / Assumptions: Sahara lies in Africa (largest hot desert). Thar lies primarily in India (northwestern India and adjoining Pakistan). Kalahari is in southern Africa, not in America. Gobi spans Mongolia and northern China. Concept / Approach: Validate each pair against standard locations. The single incorrect mapping is the odd one out. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Sahara : Africa → correct.2) Thar : India → correct (Indian subcontinent).3) Kalahari : America → incorrect; Kalahari belongs to Africa.4) Gobi : Mongolia → correct (Mongolia/China).5) Therefore the unique mismatch is Kalahari : America. Verification / Alternative check: Recall continental groupings: Kalahari (Botswana/Namibia/South Africa) is definitively African. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They are accurate desert–region associations and thus not the odd pair. Common Pitfalls: Confusing Kalahari (Africa) with Atacama (South America) or Mojave (North America). Final Answer: Kalahari : America

Question 18

Classification — select the odd relationship pair: identify the single pair that does not represent a true part–whole relation.

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Introduction / Context: Relationship-classification questions probe whether you can distinguish part–whole from other semantic links. Three of the listed pairs express a component–object relation; one pair instead indicates producer–product. Given Data / Assumptions: Book–Page: a page is a part of a book. Table–Drawer: a drawer (in a table with drawers) is a part of the table unit. Car–Wheel: a wheel is a component of a car. Loom–Cloth: a loom produces cloth; cloth is not a part of the loom. Concept / Approach: Classify each pair as part–whole vs producer–product. The unique non–part–whole pair is the odd one out. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Book : Page → component of the whole → part–whole.2) Table : Drawer → component (in furniture with drawers) → part–whole.3) Car : wheel → component → part–whole.4) Loom : Cloth → production relation, not a component → producer–product.5) Therefore Loom : Cloth is the unique odd relationship. Verification / Alternative check: Try reversal: removing the right-hand term should make the left-hand object incomplete (true for page/drawer/wheel; false for loom without cloth). Why Other Options Are Wrong: They are valid part–whole relations and thus belong to the majority group. Common Pitfalls: Assuming “table:drawer” is invalid because not all tables have drawers—the test considers typical furniture variants where a drawer is indeed a part. Final Answer: Loom : Cloth

Question 19

Classification — synonyms of desire: pick the single word that does NOT fit with the others.

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Introduction / Context: Vocabulary classification often groups near-synonyms and includes one semantic outlier. Here, three options express wanting/aspiration; one denotes a conviction about truth. Given Data / Assumptions: Desire → strong feeling of wanting. Want → need or wish for. Hope → desire with expectation. Belief → acceptance that something is true; not an expression of wanting. Concept / Approach: Cluster by semantic field. Terms associated with wishing/longing form one cluster; epistemic attitude (belief) forms the other. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Map meanings: Desire/Want/Hope → conative states (aiming toward an outcome).2) Belief → cognitive state about truth; independent of wanting.3) Therefore “Belief” is the single outlier. Verification / Alternative check: Substitution test: “I ___ to win.” Desire/Want/Hope fit; Belief does not without changing sense. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They all signal desire/aspiration and thus properly belong together. Common Pitfalls: Confusing “hope” with belief; hope presumes possibility, not certainty, and remains a desire-type state. Final Answer: Belief

Question 20

Classification — music terms vs unrelated word: choose the single item that does NOT belong with the musical terms.

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Introduction / Context: Three options are standard music-related terms; one is an everyday adjective. Your task is to spot the outsider. Given Data / Assumptions: Nocturne → a musical composition inspired by or evocative of night. Opus → work; in music, a cataloging/numbering term for compositions. Composition → a musical piece. Nocturnal → adjective meaning “active at night”; not a musical noun/term. Concept / Approach: Check part-of-speech and domain: three are nouns used in musical contexts; one is a general English adjective unrelated to music taxonomy. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Identify musical nouns: Nocturne, Opus, Composition.2) Examine “Nocturnal”: not a music label; it is an adjective about time of activity.3) Therefore “Nocturnal” is the odd word. Verification / Alternative check: Prepend “piano ___”: piano nocturne/opus/composition make sense; “piano nocturnal” does not as a genre label. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They are all entrenched in music theory/cataloging and thus form the majority group. Common Pitfalls: Confusing nocturne with nocturnal due to shared root “noct-”. Only “nocturne” is the music form. Final Answer: Nocturnal

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