Odd Sentence Out Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 12: The sentence that does not belong · Set 323 · 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. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
   2. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
   3. They have long trunks and big ears.
   4. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
   5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
   2. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
   3. Red roses grow along the fence.
   4. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
   5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
3. 3.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. The guide told us about the old kings.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (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. He brings letters and parcels every day.
   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
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. The night sky is full of wonders.
   2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
   3. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
   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
6. 6.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. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
7. 7.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 climbed up to the tower.
   5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
8. 8.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. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
   5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
   2. The winners got shiny medals.
   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 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. People bargain loudly over prices.
    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 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (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. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    5. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. We place small lamps around the design.
    3. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    4. Farhan and I play football after school.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    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. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    4. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    5. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
15. 15.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. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    5. We place small lamps around the design.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
16. 16.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. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
17. 17.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. I ride it to the park every evening.
    5. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    4. We collected shells near the shore.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
19. 19.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. We collected shells near the shore.
    5. Kunal bowled very fast.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    3. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    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 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    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 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    3. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    4. The librarian helps us find good books.
    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
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    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
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    3. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    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 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    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 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
27. 27.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. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    3. We built a big sandcastle.
    4. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    5. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    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
30. 30.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. We may borrow two books every week.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    4. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    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
32. 32.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. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    5. Birds build nests in its branches.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    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 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    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 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. We collected shells near the shore.
    3. Red roses grow along the fence.
    4. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
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. Red roses grow along the fence.
    5. Birds build nests in its branches.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    3. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    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
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    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 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    4. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    5. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
40. 40.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. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5

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