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Writing skills lesson 12: The sentence that does not belong · Set 167 · 40 questions
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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.

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  1. 1.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    3. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    4. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    5. We always thank the postman with a smile.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
  2. 2.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. Kunal bowled very fast.
    4. Our team scored fifty runs.
    5. Imran took the last wicket.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  3. 3.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    3. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    4. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  4. 4.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    3. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    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 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  5. 5.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. They live together in an anthill.
    3. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    4. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  6. 6.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    3. Kunal bowled very fast.
    4. Imran took the last wicket.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  7. 7.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    4. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  8. 8.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    3. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    4. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  9. 9.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    3. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    4. A magician does tricks for the children.
    5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    3. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    4. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    5. She has soft white fur and green eyes.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    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 4 (d) Sentence 3
  12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    3. The postman knows every house on our street.
    4. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    5. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. They have long trunks and big ears.
    3. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    4. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    5. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. The librarian helps us find good books.
    3. We may borrow two books every week.
    4. The day began with a march past.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
  15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. Imran took the last wicket.
    4. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    5. We always thank the postman with a smile.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    3. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    4. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    5. People bargain loudly over prices.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    4. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    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 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    3. Farhan and I play football after school.
    4. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. They live together in an anthill.
    3. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    4. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    3. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    4. Farhan and I play football after school.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    3. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    4. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    3. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    4. Our house won the tug of war.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. They live together in an anthill.
    3. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    4. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    3. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    4. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    5. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    3. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    4. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. We built a big sandcastle.
    4. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    3. We place small lamps around the design.
    4. They have long trunks and big ears.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
  29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    3. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    4. We buy strong string for our kites.
    5. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  30. 30.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. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    5. It has big windows that let in sunlight.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. They have long trunks and big ears.
    3. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    4. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    4. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    5. Our house won the tug of war.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Its branches spread very wide.
    3. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    4. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. He is a true friend who helps me.
    3. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    4. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  35. 35.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. Farhan and I play football after school.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. They live together in an anthill.
    3. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    4. Imran took the last wicket.
    5. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. They live together in an anthill.
    3. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    4. Ants store food for the winter.
    5. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    4. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    5. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    3. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    4. We place small lamps around the design.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  40. 40.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. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    5. Farhan and I play football after school.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4

Answer key

  1. Sentence 2
  2. Sentence 2
  3. Sentence 4
  4. Sentence 2
  5. Sentence 4
  6. Sentence 2
  7. Sentence 4
  8. Sentence 4
  9. Sentence 2
  10. Sentence 5
  11. Sentence 3
  12. Sentence 5
  13. Sentence 3
  14. Sentence 4
  15. Sentence 3
  16. Sentence 4
  17. Sentence 2
  18. Sentence 2
  19. Sentence 4
  20. Sentence 5
  21. Sentence 2
  22. Sentence 2
  23. Sentence 3
  24. Sentence 3
  25. Sentence 2
  26. Sentence 4
  27. Sentence 5
  28. Sentence 4
  29. Sentence 5
  30. Sentence 5
  31. Sentence 3
  32. Sentence 3
  33. Sentence 3
  34. Sentence 2
  35. Sentence 4
  36. Sentence 4
  37. Sentence 5
  38. Sentence 3
  39. Sentence 2
  40. Sentence 4

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