Odd Sentence Out Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 12: The sentence that does not belong · Set 231 · 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. 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. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
   5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. The night sky is full of wonders.
   2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
   3. A magician does tricks for the children.
   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
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. The night sky is full of wonders.
   2. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
   3. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
   4. The moon looks like a silver plate.
   5. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
4. 4.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. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
   5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
   2. The moon looks like a silver plate.
   3. The waves splashed over our feet.
   4. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
   5. We collected shells near the shore.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
6. 6.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. Kunal bowled very fast.
   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
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. The railway station is always busy.
   2. Its branches spread very wide.
   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 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
8. 8.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. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
9. 9.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. We place small lamps around the design.
   5. Long roots hang down from its branches.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. We buy strong string for our kites.
    3. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    4. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    4. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    5. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    3. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    4. Ants store food for the winter.
    5. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    4. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. They live together in an anthill.
    3. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    4. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    3. Its stone walls were very thick.
    4. We climbed up to the tower.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    3. The waves splashed over our feet.
    4. We built a big sandcastle.
    5. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    3. The day began with a march past.
    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
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    3. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    4. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    5. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
21. 21.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. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    3. We buy strong string for our kites.
    4. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    5. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    4. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    3. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    4. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    5. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. The librarian helps us find good books.
    3. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    4. The postman knows every house on our street.
    5. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. Our team scored fifty runs.
    3. We built a big sandcastle.
    4. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. A magician does tricks for the children.
    4. The postman knows every house on our street.
    5. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    4. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    5. The postman knows every house on our street.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    4. We climbed up to the tower.
    5. The guide told us about the old kings.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    4. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    5. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. They have long trunks and big ears.
    4. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    5. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    4. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    5. Imran took the last wicket.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    3. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    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 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    3. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    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 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    3. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    4. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    5. People bargain loudly over prices.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Its branches spread very wide.
    3. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    4. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    5. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    4. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
38. 38.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. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
39. 39.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. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    5. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. Our house won the tug of war.
    4. The waves splashed over our feet.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4

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