High School Placement Test (HSPT) Practice Test

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Which word does not belong with the others?

bend
explode
shatter
burst

The correct answer is: bend

The word "bend" does not belong with the others because it describes a change in shape or form through pressure or force, often resulting in a curve, rather than a breaking or breaking apart. In contrast, "explode," "shatter," and "burst" all describe violent instances of something breaking or splitting apart, typically involving a sudden and forceful release of energy. The other three words are associated with destructive actions, while "bend" implies a more flexible and non-destructive alteration. This distinction in the nature of the actions represented by the words is what sets "bend" apart from the rest.