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 Classification
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 Classification
What is Classification?
Definition
Classification assigns 
specific traits to group 
members and identifies 
them based on these 
characteristics.
Exam Relevance
These questions test your 
ability to analyze item 
features and identify 
which one doesn't belong 
in a group.
Scoring Potential
High-scoring questions requiring minimal calculation in 
verbal reasoning, making them essential to master.
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 Classification
What is Classification?
Definition
Classification assigns 
specific traits to group 
members and identifies 
them based on these 
characteristics.
Exam Relevance
These questions test your 
ability to analyze item 
features and identify 
which one doesn't belong 
in a group.
Scoring Potential
High-scoring questions requiring minimal calculation in 
verbal reasoning, making them essential to master.
Types of Classification Questions
Pattern Recognition
Identifying common features among options that must be unique, ascertainable, and non-imaginary.
Knowledge Application
Applying basic awareness of general knowledge including Science, Geography, History, 
Mathematics, etc.
Analytical Thinking
Finding the option that doesn't possess the common feature present in all other options.
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 Classification
What is Classification?
Definition
Classification assigns 
specific traits to group 
members and identifies 
them based on these 
characteristics.
Exam Relevance
These questions test your 
ability to analyze item 
features and identify 
which one doesn't belong 
in a group.
Scoring Potential
High-scoring questions requiring minimal calculation in 
verbal reasoning, making them essential to master.
Types of Classification Questions
Pattern Recognition
Identifying common features among options that must be unique, ascertainable, and non-imaginary.
Knowledge Application
Applying basic awareness of general knowledge including Science, Geography, History, 
Mathematics, etc.
Analytical Thinking
Finding the option that doesn't possess the common feature present in all other options.
Finding the Odd Word
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Concept
In these questions, four meaningful words 
(dictionary words) are given. Three words 
share a common feature while one doesn't.
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Approach
Identify the common characteristic among 
three words, then determine which word 
doesn't share this trait.
3
Skills Required
Strong vocabulary, general knowledge, and 
ability to recognize relationships between 
words.
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 Classification
What is Classification?
Definition
Classification assigns 
specific traits to group 
members and identifies 
them based on these 
characteristics.
Exam Relevance
These questions test your 
ability to analyze item 
features and identify 
which one doesn't belong 
in a group.
Scoring Potential
High-scoring questions requiring minimal calculation in 
verbal reasoning, making them essential to master.
Types of Classification Questions
Pattern Recognition
Identifying common features among options that must be unique, ascertainable, and non-imaginary.
Knowledge Application
Applying basic awareness of general knowledge including Science, Geography, History, 
Mathematics, etc.
Analytical Thinking
Finding the option that doesn't possess the common feature present in all other options.
Finding the Odd Word
1
Concept
In these questions, four meaningful words 
(dictionary words) are given. Three words 
share a common feature while one doesn't.
2
Approach
Identify the common characteristic among 
three words, then determine which word 
doesn't share this trait.
3
Skills Required
Strong vocabulary, general knowledge, and 
ability to recognize relationships between 
words.
Odd Word Examples
Synonyms
(a) Treachery (b) Fraud (c) 
Deceit (d) Morbid
Here, all except Morbid are 
synonymous, meaning 
'falsehood' , while 'morbid' 
means 'diseased' .
General-Specific
(a) Feeling (b) Joy (c) Anxiety 
(d) Anger
Joy, Anxiety, and Anger are 
types of Feeling. Feeling is the 
general term, making it the odd 
one out.
Scientific Classification
(a) Skull (b) Appendix (c) Pelvis 
(d) Fibula
All except Appendix are bones. 
Appendix is an organ made of 
muscle.