Verbal Classification Practice

Verbal Classification questions ask the student to choose the item that does not belong in a group of four items or patterns.

Practice questions to increase your score!

Classification problems on a standardized test are similar to IQ problems, also simple logic like syllogisms, or verbal reasoning questions.

How to Answer Verbal Classification Questions     Practice Questions      Answer Key

How to Answer Verbal Classification Questions

Read the instructions.  Sounds simple but a pretty common mistake!  More on how to take a test

Analyze the given group.  Examine the items carefully and look for commonalities, patterns, or relationships. Identify any distinguishing features or characteristics.

Identify the odd item.  Try to identify the item that does not fit the established pattern or relationship. Look for differences or deviations from the expected pattern.

Eliminate options. Go through each option and compare it with the other items in the group. Determine if there are any clear differences or if it shares a common feature with the other items. Start eliminating options that fit the pattern or relationship observed among the majority of the items.  Elimination is your best multiple choice strategy

Use logical reasoning. Consider the relationships or properties of each item and evaluate if they match the given criteria.  Logic Practice

Watch out for multiple relationships. There might be multiple patterns or relationships within the group. If you can identify more than one relationship, use them to guide your decision-making process.

Practice! Familiarize yourself with different types of verbal classification questions by practicing sample questions. This will help you develop a better understanding of the patterns and relationships commonly found in these questions. Different types of Logic Practice

Verbal Classification Practice Questions

1. Which word does not belong?

a. Jet
b. Float plane
c. Kite
d. Biplane

2. Which does not belong?

a. Number
b. Denominate
c. Numerate
d. Figure

3. Which does not belong?

a. Abc
b. bCD
c. Nmo
d. Pqr

4. Which does not belong?

a. CD
b. OP
c. LM
d. BD

5. Which does not belong?

a. 121212
b. 141414
c. 151415
d. 292929

6. Which does not belong?

a. 246
b. 123
c. 468
d. 024

7. Which does not belong?

a. QRS
b. LMN
c. ACF
d. RST

8. Which does not belong?

a. aBCd
b. iMNo
c. PQRs
d. tUVw

9. Which does not belong?

a. ABCD
b. JKLM
c. PQRS
d. WXYZ

10. Which does not belong?

a. BBCCDDEE
b. LLMMNNOO
c. HHIIJJKK
d. RRSSTTUU

Answer Key

1. C
A kite is not a type of plane.

2. D
This is a relationship of words question. All of the choices are synonyms of count, except figure.

3. B
This is a capital small letter relationship. All choices have one capital letter except B, which has two.

4. D
BD is not a sequence of consecutive letters.

5. C
This is a repetition pattern. All of the choices repeat a 2-letter sequence.

6. B
123 are consecutive, the others are obtained by adding 2.

7. C
ACF is not a sequence of consecutive letters.

8. C
This is a capital letter small letter relationship. All choices have the middle two letters capitalized except c.

9. A
This is a vowel and consonant relationship. All of the choices are only consonants.

10. C
This is a vowel and consonant relationship. All of the choices have 2 vowels at the end.