Vocabulary: Find the "odd one out"
There may be more than one answer. Choose A, B or C and give your reason.
1.
A. full-board B. half-board C. all-inclusive
Possible answers: A full-board normally includes three meals a day. B half-board normally includes fewer meals, usually breakfast and dinner. C all-inclusive normally includes meals plus drinks and possibly other services. C can be the odd one out because it includes more than meals.
2.
A. amenities B. facilities C. services
Possible answers: Amenities are things that make a place comfortable or convenient. Facilities are physical places or equipment. Services are things provided for customers. C can therefore be the odd one out because it refers to what is provided rather than physical features.
3.
A. operators B. competitors C. rivals
Possible answers: Operators are people or companies that run a business or service. Competitors and rivals are people or companies competing with each other. A is therefore the clearest odd one out.
4.
A. hire B. rental C. purchase
Possible answers: Hire and rental both normally involve paying to use something temporarily. Purchase means buying something and becoming its owner. C is therefore a strong choice.
5.
A. travel agents B. timeshare developments C. tourist complexes
Possible answers: Travel agents are people or businesses that arrange travel. Timeshare developments and tourist complexes are types of holiday property or development. A is therefore the clearest odd one out.
6.
A. an itinerary B. a journey C. a route
Possible answers: An itinerary is a plan of a trip. A journey is the experience or act of travelling. A route is the way taken from one place to another. A can be the odd one out because it is specifically a planned schedule.
7.
A. bed & breakfast B. a hotel C. a guest house
Possible answers: A bed and breakfast can describe both an accommodation arrangement and an establishment. A hotel is generally a larger commercial establishment, while a guest house is usually smaller. B can therefore be the odd one out.
8.
A. a youth hostel B. a tent C. a caravan
Possible answers: A youth hostel is a building or establishment providing accommodation. A tent and a caravan are portable forms of accommodation. A is therefore a possible odd one out.
9.
A. a tour B. an excursion C. a sightseeing trip
Possible answers: A tour can involve several places and may last for a considerable period. An excursion is usually a shorter trip. A sightseeing trip specifically focuses on visiting places of interest. A is a possible odd one out because it is the broadest term.