Odd Sentence Out Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 12: The sentence that does not belong · Set 169 · 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 school library is my favourite place.
   2. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
   3. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
   4. The librarian helps us find good books.
   5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
   2. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
   3. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
   4. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
   5. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
3. 3.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 store food for the winter.
   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
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
   2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
   3. We always thank the postman with a smile.
   4. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
   5. We place small lamps around the design.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. We must not waste water.
   2. We always thank the postman with a smile.
   3. Turn off the tap while you brush.
   4. Fix leaking taps quickly.
   5. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
   2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
   3. Birds build nests in its branches.
   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 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
   2. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
   3. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
   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 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. We must not waste water.
   2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
   3. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
   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 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
   2. Red roses grow along the fence.
   3. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
   4. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
   5. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    4. People bargain loudly over prices.
    5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    3. The day began with a march past.
    4. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    3. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    4. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    5. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    3. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    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 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
14. 14.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. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    3. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    4. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    3. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    4. We buy strong string for our kites.
    5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    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 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    4. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
19. 19.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. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    5. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
20. 20.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. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    4. The librarian helps us find good books.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    3. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    4. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    5. A green board hangs at the front.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
23. 23.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. They live together in an anthill.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
24. 24.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. The day began with a march past.
    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
25. 25.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 grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    4. The postman knows every house on our street.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    3. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    4. A green board hangs at the front.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. I ride it to the park every evening.
    3. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    4. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    4. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    4. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    3. The day began with a march past.
    4. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    5. Our house won the tug of war.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    3. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    4. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    4. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    5. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    3. Imran took the last wicket.
    4. We place small lamps around the design.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    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 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    4. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    5. We may borrow two books every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    3. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    4. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
38. 38.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. They live together in an anthill.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    3. People bargain loudly over prices.
    4. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    5. The postman knows every house on our street.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. Its branches spread very wide.
    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 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5

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