ODD WORD OUT
Mercury – Gold – Silver – Mars
Mars (Is a planet)
This dynasty, ruling from 206 BCE to 220 CE, is considered a golden age of Chinese civilization
Han
This large animal is known for having the largest brain of any land mammal.
Elephant
You are at a business lunch and want to politely ask someone to pass the salt. You say:
Could you pass the salt, please
Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia
Finland - not part of Scandanavia
Washington DC - Toronto - Seoul - Tokyo
Toronto - not a capital city
At over 3,900 miles long, this river is the longest in Asia and the third-longest in the world.
Yangtze
This bear species, native to China, survives almost entirely on bamboo
Giant Panda
You are at a hotel and want to politely request a late checkout. You say:
Would it be possible to request a late checkout?
Amazon, Nile, Mississippi, Sahara
Sahara - not a river
Poland - Indonesia - Canada - China
China - flag is not red and white
Originally built to protect against invasions from the north, this structure stretches over 13,000 miles.
The Great Wall of China
This black-and-white bird is a national symbol of New Zealand.
Kiwi
At a restaurant, you notice your food isn’t what you ordered. You politely bring it to the waiter’s attention. You say:
Excuse me, I think there’s been a mistake with my order.
Bat - pigeon - ostrich - rocket
ostrich - can't fly
Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Francisco, San Diego
Las Vegas (Not in California)
This philosophy, founded by Kong Fuzi, emphasizes family loyalty, respect for elders, and moral integrity.
Confucianism
This bird can mimic human speech and is known for its intelligence and long lifespan
Parrot
You meet a client for the first time and want to introduce yourself professionally. You say:
Hello, my name is [Name]. It’s a pleasure to meet you.
Bell pepper, Eggplant, Tomato, Cucumber
Cucumber - not a nightshade
Python – Java – C++ – HTML
HTML - not a programming language
Along with paper, printing, and gunpowder, this invention—first used for navigation—was one of China’s Four Great Inventions.
Compass
This marine creature can change color instantly to camouflage and has three hearts.
Octopus
You need to ask for clarification politely during a meeting when you don’t understand something. You say:
I’m sorry, could you clarify what you mean by [topic]?” or “Would you mind explaining that in a bit more detail?
Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Quartz
Quartz - not a gemstone