High School Placement Test (HSPT) Practice Test

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Which word does not belong with the others?

  1. tuberculosis

  2. measles

  3. fever

  4. flu

The correct answer is: fever

The word "fever" does not belong with the others because it is a general symptom rather than a specific disease or illness. Tuberculosis, measles, and flu are all specific infectious diseases that can cause various symptoms, including fever. Unlike the others, which are identifiable medical conditions with particular causes and treatments, fever is a physical symptom that can result from many different illnesses or health issues. This distinction makes "fever" the term that stands apart from the others in this context, as it lacks the specificity associated with the other three options.