Odd Sentence Out Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 12: The sentence that does not belong · Set 103 · 40 questions

Writing tip (Stick to the topic): Read the first sentence: it tells the topic. Check each other sentence: is it about that topic? The one about a different topic does not belong.

1. 1.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
   2. Its stone walls were very thick.
   3. The guide told us about the old kings.
   4. From the tower we could see the whole town.
   5. We collected shells near the shore.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
   2. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
   3. A green board hangs at the front.
   4. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
   5. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
   2. Children float paper boats in puddles.
   3. Its stone walls were very thick.
   4. The guide told us about the old kings.
   5. From the tower we could see the whole town.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
   2. The winners got shiny medals.
   3. Its stone walls were very thick.
   4. The guide told us about the old kings.
   5. From the tower we could see the whole town.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. The night sky is full of wonders.
   2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
   3. The moon looks like a silver plate.
   4. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
   5. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. The railway station is always busy.
   2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
   3. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
   4. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
   5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
   2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
   3. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
   4. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
   5. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
   2. They have long trunks and big ears.
   3. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
   4. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
   5. Children float paper boats in puddles.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
   2. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
   3. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
   4. I ride it to the park every evening.
   5. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. The postman knows every house on our street.
    4. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    3. Ants store food for the winter.
    4. Farhan and I play football after school.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    4. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    3. A magician does tricks for the children.
    4. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    4. A green board hangs at the front.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    3. They live together in an anthill.
    4. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    4. We climbed up to the tower.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    4. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    5. We place small lamps around the design.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    4. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    3. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    4. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    4. We climbed up to the tower.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    4. Our team scored fifty runs.
    5. Imran took the last wicket.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    4. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    4. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    3. The librarian helps us find good books.
    4. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    5. A magician does tricks for the children.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    3. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    4. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    3. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    4. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    3. The waves splashed over our feet.
    4. We built a big sandcastle.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. They live together in an anthill.
    3. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    4. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    3. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    4. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    3. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    4. Farhan and I play football after school.
    5. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    4. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    3. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    4. We buy strong string for our kites.
    5. Farhan and I play football after school.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    3. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    4. Birds build nests in its branches.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    4. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    3. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    4. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    5. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. We place small lamps around the design.
    4. Its branches spread very wide.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    4. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    3. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    4. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    3. I ride it to the park every evening.
    4. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    5. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    3. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    4. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    5. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2

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