Activity 9 – Odd one out In each set there is a word that does not fit with the rest of the words in the set. Identify the word. One is done for you

Question

Odd one out In each set there is a word that does not fit with the rest of the words in the set. Identify the word. One is done for you:

1. Mansion/palace/flat/huge house
2. drizzle/storm/tempest/cyclone
3. friend/foe/ally/compatriot
4. refuse/accept/decline/deny

Answer

1. Flat. All of the other words refer to large, luxurious homes.
2. Drizzle. Drizzle is light rain, while other words refer to more severe weather conditions.
3. Foe. A foe is an enemy, while the other words refer to people who are friendly or supportive.
4. Accept. Accept means to agree to something, while the other words mean to refuse or deny something.