Word Analysis. Examine the words and/or phrases for each question below and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the option that does not fit the pattern.
A) phyllite
B) marble
C) slate
D) schist

Question

Word Analysis. Examine the words and/or phrases for each question below and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the option that does not fit the pattern.
A) phyllite 
B) marble 
C) slate 
D) schist

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Phyllite, slate, and schist are all types of metamorphic rocks formed from the compression and heating of existing rocks. Marble, on the other hand, is a metamorphic rock formed from limestone or dolomite. It is not formed from the compression and heating of existing rocks like the other three options.