classification verbality question

Directions to Solve

In each of the following questions, five words have been given out of which four are alike in some manner, while the fifth one is different. Choose the word which is different from the rest.

36.

Choose the word which is different from the rest.
A.     Lake    B.     Sea
C.     River    D.     Pool
E.     Pond
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

All except River contain stagnant water.

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37.

Choose the word which is different from the rest.
A.     Cow    B.     Deer
C.     Donkey    D.     Rhinoceros
E.     Goat
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

All except Donkey have horns.

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38.

Choose the word which is different from the rest.
A.     Rose    B.     Lotus
C.     Marigold    D.     Lily
E.     Tulip
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

All except Lotus are flowers which grow on land, while lotus grows in water.

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39.

Choose the word which is different from the rest.
A.     Metre    B.     Furlong
C.     Yard    D.     Mile
E.     Acre
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option E

Explanation:

All except Acre are units of measuring distance, while acre is a unit of area.

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40.

Choose the word which is different from the rest.
A.     Snore    B.     Slumber
C.     Yawn    D.     Doze
E.     Dream
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

All except Yawn are actions in sleep, while yawn is a form of boredom.