Question

Identify the sentence that does not fit in the paragraph:
A. Urban planners increasingly recognize that walkable cities improve both physical and mental well-being.
B. Several studies indicate that green spaces in cities contribute to lower stress levels.
C. Public transportation systems are often designed to optimize fuel efficiency.
D. Compact city design reduces car dependency and encourages healthier lifestyles.
Question:
Which sentence is the odd one out?

Hint:

When identifying the odd one out, look for sentences that shift the theme—either in purpose, tone, or topic—compared to the main idea expressed by the other sentences.

Answer 1

Read the four sentences as if they were bullet points under one heading and see which heading fits three of them but not the fourth. "Walkable cities improve well-being," "green spaces lower stress," and "compact design encourages healthier lifestyles" all belong under a heading like "how city design affects residents' health." The sentence about public transport being designed for fuel efficiency belongs under a completely different heading, something like "engineering goals of transport systems" — it is about saving energy, not about how people feel or how healthy they are. Because three sentences share one heading and the fourth needs a different one entirely, the transport-efficiency sentence is the odd one out.