verbal classification logical reasoning questions

Remember, you are looking for the word that does NOT belong in the same group as the others. Sometimes, all four words seem to fit in the same group. If so, look more closely to further narrow your classification.
11.

Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A.     defendant    B.     prosecutor
C.     trial    D.     judge
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Defendant, prosecutor, and judge are all persons involved in a trial. A trial is not a person.
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12.

Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A.     aorta    B.     heart
C.     liver    D.     stomach
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The heart, liver, and stomach are all organs of the body. The aorta is an artery, not an organ.
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13.

Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A.     mayor    B.     lawyer
C.     governor    D.     senator
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The mayor, governor, and senator are all persons elected to government offices; the lawyer is not an elected official.
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14.

Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A.     excite    B.     flourish
C.     prosper    D.     thrive
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Flourish, prosper, and thrive are all synonyms; excite does not mean the same thing.
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15.

Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A.     seat    B.     rung
C.     cushion    D.     leg
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Seat, rung, and leg are all parts of a chair. Not all chairs have cushions.

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