Logical Reasoning - Verbal Classification - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Verbal Classification - Type 2 (Q.No. 8)
Directions to Solve
Remember, you are looking for the word that does NOT belong in the same group as the others. Sometimes, all four words seem to fit in the same group. If so, look more closely to further narrow your classification.

8.
Which word does NOT belong with the others?
scythe
knife
pliers
saw
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The scythe, knife, and saw are all cutting tools. Pliers are tools, but they are not used for cutting.
Discussion:
9 comments Page 1 of 1.

Shri said:   2 years ago
Saw is also used for saying past visited places, movies, etc.

Mrinmoyer said:   3 years ago
It should be scythe.

All can be used for cutting but the structure of the scythe is different.

Bhanu Prakash said:   3 years ago
Pliers are also used for cutting wires, cables, etc. So the given answer is right.

Mit said:   6 years ago
Thanks @Praveena.

Senjii said:   7 years ago
Pliers are also used for cutting wires and cables.

Praveena said:   1 decade ago
Scythe means a tool to reap corn or cut long grass.

Saw means a tool with a number of sharp teeth used for cutting.

Pliers means a hand tool used for hold objects firmly, possibly developed from tongs used for hot metal in bronze age Europe, they are also used for bending or compressing a wide range of materials.

Knife means a sharp blade with a handle.

Praveena said:   1 decade ago
Scythe means a tool to reap corn or cut long grass.

Saw means a tool with a number of sharp teeth used for cutting.

Konai said:   1 decade ago
What is scythe?

Rujuta said:   1 decade ago
What is saw?

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