Odd Sentence Out Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 12: The sentence that does not belong · Set 290 · 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 street had a cricket match on Sunday.
   2. We climbed up to the tower.
   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
2. 2.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. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
   5. Our team scored fifty runs.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
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. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
   5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
   2. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
   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 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
   2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
   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 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (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. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
   5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
7. 7.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. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
   5. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
   2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
   3. Fruits give us many vitamins.
   4. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
   5. A magician does tricks for the children.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our school library is my favourite place.
   2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
   3. We may borrow two books every week.
   4. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
   5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    3. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    4. A magician does tricks for the children.
    5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    4. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    5. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
12. 12.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. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    5. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Its branches spread very wide.
    3. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    4. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    5. Birds build nests in its branches.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. They live together in an anthill.
    3. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    4. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    4. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    5. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    4. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    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
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. The librarian helps us find good books.
    4. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    5. We may borrow two books every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    3. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    4. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    5. I ride it to the park every evening.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. A green board hangs at the front.
    3. Red roses grow along the fence.
    4. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    5. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    3. A green board hangs at the front.
    4. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    5. People bargain loudly over prices.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    4. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    5. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    4. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    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 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    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 5 (d) Sentence 4
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. They live together in an anthill.
    3. The librarian helps us find good books.
    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 5 (d) Sentence 3
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    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 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    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 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    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 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. We built a big sandcastle.
    3. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    4. We collected shells near the shore.
    5. A magician does tricks for the children.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    3. A magician does tricks for the children.
    4. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    5. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. They have long trunks and big ears.
    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 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
33. 33.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. 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
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    3. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    4. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    5. A magician does tricks for the children.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    4. A magician does tricks for the children.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. The librarian helps us find good books.
    3. They have long trunks and big ears.
    4. We may borrow two books every week.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    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 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    4. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    5. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. The librarian helps us find good books.
    4. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. The waves splashed over our feet.
    4. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    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

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