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This quiz lists things you'd find in a hospital - which two are the odd ones out?

Two Odd Ones Out 1

Two Odd Ones Out puzzles are trickier than regular odd-one-out questions. Instead of picking one word, you need to find two that don’t fit with the rest.

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Fascinating Fact:

The format is different from Odd One Out puzzles because it always involves selecting two words rather than one.

In 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning, Two Odd Ones Out challenges push students to think harder about categories and patterns. Spotting two unrelated items strengthens logical reasoning and vocabulary.

Key Terms

Odd One Out: A word or item that does not match the rest of the group.
Category: A group of things that share common features or meaning.
Reasoning: The mental process of working out answers by using logic and evidence.

For more insight into exam preparation, parents can read our guide on what subjects are tested in the 11 Plus .

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What are Two Odd Ones Out questions in the 11 Plus?

They are puzzles where instead of removing one word, pupils must identify two words that do not belong with the rest of the group.

How are these different from normal Odd One Out puzzles?

Normal puzzles only need one answer, but Two Odd Ones Out requires spotting two unrelated words, making it more challenging.

Why are Two Odd Ones Out questions useful?

They help students build stronger vocabulary and improve logical thinking by forcing them to consider categories more carefully.

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clown, goalkeeper

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clown, goalkeeper is the correct answer because the other three words are all forms of entertainment we might go to, and clown and goalkeeper are people we might see there

2 .

Choose the two words that do not belong in this group of five words:
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drive, ride

drive, ride is the correct answer because the other three words are all types of vehicle, and drive and ride are things we might do in them

3 .

Choose the two words that do not belong in this group of five words:
apple, yellow, blue, green, pear

blue, green

yellow, blue

apple, green

apple, pear

apple, pear is the correct answer because the other three words are all colours, and apple and pear are fruits. It would have been more tricky if we had included 'orange' or 'lime' or 'lemon' because they are all colours and fruits!

4 .

Choose the two words that do not belong in this group of five words:
corn, farm, wheat, potatoes, cow

farm, wheat

farm, cow

cow, potatoes

corn, cow

farm, cow is the correct answer because the other three words are all crops that are grown on a farm, and farm and cow are not

5 .

Choose the two words that do not belong in this group of five words:
scarf, knot, necktie, hat, wear

scarf, wear

necktie, hat

knot, wear

knot, necktie

knot, wear is the correct answer because the other three words are all items of clothing, and knot and wear are not. You might want to wear a knot, but you would look pretty silly!

6 .

Choose the two words that do not belong in this group of five words:
January, March, June, July, October

January, March

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July, October

March, October

March, October is the correct answer because the other three words are all months that start with 'J', and March and October are not

7 .

Choose the two words that do not belong in this group of five words:
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England, Germany

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French, Russian

Icelandic, Germany

England, Germany is the correct answer because the other three words are all languages, or nationalities, and England and Germany are countries

8 .

Choose the two words that do not belong in this group of five words:
scalpel, surgeon, stethoscope, nurse, thermometer

stethoscope, thermometer

scalpel, stethoscope

surgeon, nurse

scalpel, surgeon

surgeon, nurse is the correct answer because the other three words are all things a medical professional might use, and surgeon and nurse are professions or jobs

9 .

Choose the two words that do not belong in this group of five words:
DVD, science fiction, history, book, comedy

DVD, science fiction

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DVD, book is the correct answer because the other three words are all types of movie or types of book, and DVD and book are not

10 .

Choose the two words that do not belong in this group of five words:
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floppy, legs

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feet, legs

feet, legs is the correct answer because the other three words are all adjectives, and feet and legs are parts of the body. It's just a pity smelly feet and floppy legs can't be the answer! It's much funnier

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