Verbal Classification
Verbal Classification Practice 7
👉Find the connection between the original group of words, and identify which word belongs with the original group. It can be based on meanings, sound, or word structures.
1 / 20
trifle, superfluous, trivial, unnecessary, extra
They are all words that have to do with being unimportant or more than what is needed.
2 / 20
afford, earnings, auction, quarter, payment
All the words have 2 syllables.
3 / 20
spatula, whisk, grater, tongs, ladle
All of these are tools that are used in the kitchen.
4 / 20
octagon, triangle, rectangle, hexagon, trapezoid
These are all shapes with angles.
5 / 20
parallel, degree, angle, perpendicular, line
All the words have something to do with geometry.
6 / 20
land, brace, drink, smell, fly
All words can be used as either nouns or verbs.
7 / 20
shoe, glove, drug, scarf, sock
All the words have 1 syllable.
8 / 20
quit, refrain, avoid, shun, forgo
All of the words have to do with abstaining or not doing something.
9 / 20
puzzle, crossword, scramble, gaming, loser
10 / 20
remove, condense, shrink, reduce, drain
All the words mean to make smaller
11 / 20
arch, dome, doorway, ceiling, floor
All are architectural or structural components. Notice that while it might be tempting to pick home or garage, all of the words listed are things that might be parts of buildings, not whole buildings by themselves.
12 / 20
foul, bat, hit, ball, walk
13 / 20
chalk, pencil, crayon, paint, marker
These are all tools for making a mark
14 / 20
yogurt, milk, cheese, ice cream, cream
All are made from milk.
15 / 20
hamster, camel, ant, giraffe, panda
All the words have short ‘a’ sound.
16 / 20
fine, fair, temperate, mild, comfortable
They are all favorable weather-related adjectives.
17 / 20
segment, fragment, part, slice, sliver
All of the words have to do with a piece or part of something.
18 / 20
excess, surplus, extra, abundance, plenty
All the words mean more than enough
19 / 20
butter, ice, frosting, wax, ice cream
These are all items that can melt.
20 / 20
assimilation, creativity, electricity, perpendicular, unbelievable
All the words have 5 syllables.
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The average score is 77%
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