HSPT Verbal : HSPT Verbal Skills
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Example Question #31 : Verbal Classifications: Nouns
Which word does not belong with the others?
synagogue
temple
parish
chapel
cathedral
parish
A "parish" is a geographical division of a church. It usually consists of one or more neighborhoods that are all served by the same minister or priest. A "temple," "chapel," "cathedral," and "synagogue" are all buildings where various religions worship.
Example Question #942 : Hspt Verbal Skills
Which word does not belong with the others?
lion
tiger
wolf
cheetah
jaguar
wolf
Although these are all animals, "wolf" does not belong with the others. "Lion," "tiger," "jaguar," and "cheetah" are all types of cats, or felines. A wolf belongs to the canine, or dog, family.
Example Question #32 : Verbal Classifications: Nouns
Which word does not belong with the others?
tennis
baseball
soccer
basketball
archery
archery
All five of these nouns are a type of sport. "Tennis," "soccer," "baseball," and "basketball" are all played with a type of ball. "Archery" uses a bow and arrow to shoot at targets, but does not use a ball.
Example Question #33 : Verbal Classifications: Nouns
Which word does not belong with the others?
slide
teeter totter
monkey bars
swing set
track
track
A "swing set," "monkey bars," "slide," and "teeter totter" are all forms of playground equipment. Although a "track" may be found near a playground at a school, it is not a type of equipment.
Example Question #34 : Verbal Classifications: Nouns
Which word does not belong with the others?
window
shades
blinds
curtains
shutters
window
"Shade," "shutters," "curtains," and "blinds" are all different types of coverings for windows. "Window" does not fit with this group of words because it is the object that is covered, not a covering.
Example Question #32 : Verbal Classifications: Nouns
Which word does not fit with the others?
black tea
espresso
coffee
hot chocolate
lemonade
lemonade
Although all of these words are types of drinks, "lemonade" does not fit with the rest for multiple reasons. First, all four other drinks are usually served hot and lemonade is usually served cold or lukewarm. Secondly, black tea, coffee, hot chocolate and espresso all contain caffeine and lemonade does not. Third, lemonade is usually yellow in color. Black tea, coffee, hot chocolate and espresso are usually dark brown or black in color.
Example Question #33 : Verbal Classifications: Nouns
Which word does not belong with the others?
pineapple
mound
park
diamond
base
pineapple
"Base," "diamond," "mound," and "park" are all words associated with baseball. There are four bases that players run to that make the shape of a diamond. The pitcher stands on a mound, and games are played at a ballpark. When a batter hits a home run, they are said to have it the ball "out of the park." A pineapple does not have anything to do with baseball or even sports at all.
Example Question #37 : Verbal Classifications: Nouns
Which word does not belong with the others?
spider
squirrel
rabbit
horse
whale
spider
A spider belongs to the arachnid family. Whales, squirrels, horses and rabbits are all mammals.
Example Question #38 : Verbal Classifications: Nouns
Which word does not belong with the others?
sundial
watch
clock
hourglass
calculator
calculator
A "calculator" is a machine that makes mathematical calculations. A watch, sundial, clock and hourglass are all instruments that can be used to measure time.
Example Question #41 : Verbal Classifications: Nouns
Which word does not belong with the others?
lacrosse
football
basketball
soccer
baseball
football
All of these words are a type of sport. This means we have to think about what makes each sport unique. In this case, "football" is the only sport on the list that does not use a round ball.
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