Wildlife Gardening
Vocabulary: Find the "odd one out"
There may be more than one answer. Give your reasons.
Possible answers
1. summer house — Summer house is the odd one out because a greenhouse and cold frame are used for growing or protecting plants, whereas a summer house is primarily a garden building for people.
2. bird feeder — Bird feeder is the odd one out because a cloche and raised bed are used in growing plants, whereas a bird feeder is provided for birds.
3. blue tit — Blue tit is the odd one out because sparrow and blackbird are relatively common garden birds that commonly feed on the ground, whereas blue tits are small tits that are particularly associated with feeding from hanging feeders and trees. Other answers could be justified.
4. flowers — Flowers is the odd one out because shrubs and trees are types of plants defined by their growth form, whereas flowers are reproductive structures and can occur on both shrubs and trees as well as other plants.
5. compost — Compost is the odd one out because pesticides and slug pellets are used to control unwanted organisms or pests, whereas compost is used to improve soil and provide nutrients.
6. front garden — Front garden is the odd one out because a car port and garage are structures or spaces primarily used for housing or sheltering vehicles, whereas a front garden is an outdoor garden area.
7. flora — Flora is the odd one out because wildlife and fauna refer to animals or animal life, whereas flora refers to plants and plant life.