High School Placement Test (HSPT) Practice Test

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Which word does not belong with the others?

joy
sadness
tears
glee

The correct answer is: tears

The word "tears" does not belong with the others because it represents a physical manifestation of emotion rather than an emotion itself. "Joy," "sadness," and "glee" all refer to specific feelings or states of emotional experience. In contrast, "tears" are typically associated with emotional responses, particularly feelings of sadness or overwhelming joy, but they do not denote a particular emotional state; rather, they are a reaction to such states. This distinction sets "tears" apart from the other three words, which all directly describe emotions.