Apply categories to words

In this activity you need to be a good spotter, so let’s focus!  Are you ready?

 

Which is the odd one out of these words?

Pillow  Duvet   Curtain   Cushion

 

Did you say curtain?

This is because all the other words are items that can be found on a bed.

Let’s try another:

Which word would be the odd one out here?

Sow   Stag   Vixen   Ewe

 

Did you say stag?

This is because all the other words are the female names of animals.

Here is a list of animals and the female and male names for them:

Animal	Male	Female
Pig	Boar	Sow
Sheep	Ram	Ewe
Fox	Tod/Dog	Vixen
Goat	Billy	Nanny
Deer	Stag/Buck	Doe
Cattle (Cow)	Bull	Cow
Lion	Lion	Lioness
Horse	Stallion	Mare

Make sure that you make a note of any new words.

 

Let’s try one more:

Which word is the odd one out?

Lion   Billy  Vixen   Ram

 

Did you say cow?

This is because all the other words are male animal names.

 

Now, it’s time for you to track down the odd words out! Good luck!