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Odd Sentence Out Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 12: The sentence that does not belong · Set 317 · 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. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. A magician does tricks for the children.
    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
  2. 2.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. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    5. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  3. 3.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    3. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    4. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  4. 4.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. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  5. 5.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. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    5. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  6. 6.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. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  7. 7.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. The day began with a march past.
    4. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    5. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  8. 8.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. People bargain loudly over prices.
    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 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  9. 9.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    3. We buy strong string for our kites.
    4. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    5. Its branches spread very wide.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    3. The waves splashed over our feet.
    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 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    4. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    5. She sleeps in a basket near the window.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    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 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    3. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    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 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  14. 14.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. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    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 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    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 4 (d) Sentence 3
  17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    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
  18. 18.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. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    5. We always thank the postman with a smile.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Ants store food for the winter.
    3. Its branches spread very wide.
    4. Long roots hang down from 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
  20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    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 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    3. People bargain loudly over prices.
    4. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    5. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.

    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. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    3. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    4. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
  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. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    4. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    5. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  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. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    4. A magician does tricks for the children.
    5. Red roses grow along the fence.

    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. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    3. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    4. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    3. Farhan and I play football after school.
    4. He is a true friend who helps me.
    5. Birds build nests in its branches.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. The winners got shiny medals.
    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 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
  28. 28.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. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  29. 29.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. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    3. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    4. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    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
  31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. They live together in an anthill.
    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
  32. 32.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. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    4. He is a true friend who helps me.
    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
  34. 34.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. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  35. 35.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. He is a true friend who helps me.
    5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  36. 36.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. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    3. The day began with a march past.
    4. Our house won the tug of war.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  38. 38.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. Our team scored fifty runs.
    5. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  39. 39.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. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    5. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  40. 40.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. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    5. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.

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

Answer key

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

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