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Odd One Out Flashcards

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  1. Which word is the odd one out? Rifle, Pistol, Grenade, Bayonet, Submachine gun

    Answer: Grenade

    A grenade is thrown — it is not a firearm or bladed weapon like the others.

  2. Which is the odd one out? Captain, Sergeant, Colonel, Lieutenant, Major

    Answer: Sergeant

    Sergeant is a Non-Commissioned Officer rank; all the others are commissioned officer ranks.

  3. Which is the odd one out? Triangle, Circle, Rectangle, Cube, Square

    Answer: Cube

    A cube is a three-dimensional shape; all the others are two-dimensional shapes.

  4. Which is the odd one out? January, April, July, August, October

    Answer: August

    January, April, July, and October each begin a new quarter of the year; August does not.

  5. Which is the odd one out? Helmet, Body Armour, Beret, Combat Boots, Gloves

    Answer: Beret

    A beret offers no ballistic protection; all the others are protective or tactical equipment.

  6. What skill does the BARB Odd One Out subtest primarily measure?

    Answer: Ability to identify patterns and categorise items

    The Odd One Out subtest assesses how quickly you can spot the item that does not fit a common category.

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