Exam 3 - Verbal Classification

In each of these questions, there are three words in bold type. These three words are similar in some way. Decide how they are the same. Then choose the word from the answer choices that goes with the first three words.
attic   basement   loft

• cellar

• roof

• terrace

• door

• storage

Answer explanation

Explanation: 'attic', 'basement' and 'loft' are all extra spaces at the top or bottom of a house. So we need to identify which answer choice is also extra space inside a house.

pound   euro   franc

• money

• note

• cent

• dollar

• wallet

Answer explanation

Explanation: 'pound', 'euro' and 'franc' are currencies. So we need to identify which answer choice is also a currency.

cucumber   kiwi   celery

• radish

• spinach

• nuts

• beet

• cheese

Answer explanation

Explanation: 'cucumber', 'kiwi' and 'celery' are green food items. So we need to identify which answer choice is also a green food.

elation   jubilation   euphoria

• celebrate

• serene

• laugh

• party

• delight

Answer explanation

Explanation: 'elation', 'jubilation' and 'euphoria' are synonyms. So we need to identify which answer choice is also a matching synonym.

cod   haddock   plaice

• owl

• seal

• salmon

• egg

• sea

Answer explanation

Explanation: 'cod', 'haddock' and 'plaice' are all fish. So we need to identify which answer choice is also a fish.

ear   eye   chin

• senses

• hand

• back

• toe

• cheek

Answer explanation

Explanation: 'ear', 'eye' and 'chin' are all body parts on the head. So we need to identify which answer choice is also a body part on the head.

wait   eight   fate

• four

• long

• part

• straight

• fayre

Answer explanation

Explanation: 'wait', 'eight' and 'fate' are all rhyming words. So we need to identify which answer choice is also a rhyming word.

hamster   cat   rabbit

• shark

• dog

• wolf

• raccoon

• tiger

Answer explanation

Explanation: 'hamster', 'cat' and 'rabbit' are all common pets. So we need to identify which answer choice is also a common pet.

Jupiter   Saturn   Mars

• Apollo

• Zeus

• Atlanta

• Pluto

• Earth

Answer explanation

Explanation: 'Jupiter', 'Saturn' and 'Mars' are all planets. So we need to identify which answer choice is also a planet.

bishop   king   rook

• donkey

• puppy

• pawn

• animal

• pet

Answer explanation

Explanation: 'bishop', 'king' and 'rook' are all chess pieces. So we need to identify which answer choice is also a chess piece.