Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and so form a gr...
- Doll, ball, fall, and call all rhyme with each other, as they have the same "-all" sound.
- Tally does not rhyme with the others and has a different ending sound.
Thus, tally does not belong to the group because it does not share the rhyming pattern with the other words.
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Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and so form a gr...
Grouping the words:
To solve this question, we need to identify a certain way in which four of the given words form a group. Let's analyze each word and see if we can find any similarities or patterns.
- Doll: A doll is a toy that represents a human or an animal. It is typically made of cloth or plastic.
- Ball: A ball is a round object used in various sports and games. It is usually made of rubber, leather, or plastic.
- Fall: Fall is a verb that means to drop or descend freely under the influence of gravity. It is also a season between summer and winter.
- Tally: Tally can be a verb or a noun. As a verb, it means to count or add up. As a noun, it refers to a record of a score or a count.
- Call: Call can be a noun or a verb. As a verb, it means to make a telephone call or to shout or cry out. As a noun, it refers to a telephone conversation.
Identifying the group:
Upon analyzing the words, we can see that four of them (doll, ball, fall, call) are related to objects or actions, while one word (tally) stands out as being related to counting or recording.
Conclusion:
Hence, the word that does not belong to the group is "tally" (option D), as it is the only word that does not fit the category of objects or actions.
Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and so form a gr...
All the words exept tally are rhyming with each other I.e.they nearly sound the same