Odd Man Out questions and answers

10 questions in 1 online test, each with its answer and a worked solution.

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Odd Man Out: key points

In odd-man-out (classification) questions all the items but one share a common property; you must pick the one that does not belong.

  • Find what three of the four items share; the one left out is the answer.
  • For numbers, test for primes, squares, cubes and multiples before anything else.
  • For words, think of category first (fruit, planet, instrument), then of a property such as the number of days or sides.

How to practise Odd Man Out

Start with the key points, then take one Odd Man Out test without rushing. Review every explanation, note the steps you missed and repeat the topic against the clock. APTITUDE TESTER has 10 questions in 1 test for this topic.

  • Read the method before attempting a timed test.
  • Record mistakes by type: concept, calculation or time management.
  • Return to the hardest questions after a day and try them again.

Continue with another Reasoning topic when your accuracy is steady.

Odd Man Out online tests

Sample Odd Man Out questions

  1. 1. Find the odd one out: Apple, Mango, Potato, Banana
    1. Apple
    2. Banana
    3. Mango
    4. Potato

    Reference: q-9347b4e8-51 · Report this question

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    Answer: D. Potato

    Potato is a vegetable; the others are fruits.
  2. 2. Find the odd one out: 3, 5, 9, 11
    1. 11
    2. 5
    3. 3
    4. 9

    Reference: q-8c16dfe1-34 · Report this question

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    Answer: D. 9

    9 is not a prime number (9 = 3 × 3); the others are prime.
  3. 3. Find the odd one out: Lion, Tiger, Leopard, Cow
    1. Tiger
    2. Leopard
    3. Cow
    4. Lion

    Reference: q-32effb1-48 · Report this question

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    Answer: C. Cow

    The cow is a domestic, plant-eating animal; the others are wild cats.

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Odd Man Out: questions people ask

How many Odd Man Out questions are there?

There are 10 Odd Man Out questions in 1 test. Each test has its own page that lists the questions with their answers and solutions.

How long does a Odd Man Out test take?

A test of 10 questions has a time limit of 15 minutes, which is 90 seconds a question.

Is there negative marking?

Rules vary by set. The rules screen shows the time limit, marks, any wrong-answer penalty and calculator permission before you begin. Feedback mode has no time limit or negative marking.

Can I practise Odd Man Out without a time limit?

Yes. Choose practice mode: there is no clock, and the answer and solution appear as soon as you select an option.