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Odd Sentence Out Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 12: The sentence that does not belong · Set 343 · 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. 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. Our house won the tug of war.
    5. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  2. 2.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. They live together in an anthill.
    3. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    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 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  3. 3.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    4. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    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
  4. 4.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    3. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    4. People bargain loudly over prices.
    5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  5. 5.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    3. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    4. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  6. 6.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. Our team scored fifty runs.
    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 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  7. 7.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. We collected shells near the shore.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  8. 8.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. People bargain loudly over prices.
    3. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    4. We buy strong string for our kites.
    5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  9. 9.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    3. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    4. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    3. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    4. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    5. They have long trunks and big ears.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  11. 11.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. The librarian helps us find good books.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    3. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    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 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  13. 13.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. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    5. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    4. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    3. Birds build nests in its branches.
    4. Farhan and I play football after school.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  16. 16.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. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    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 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. The day began with a march past.
    4. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    3. I ride it to the park every evening.
    4. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    5. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. We climbed up to the tower.
    4. The guide told us about the old kings.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    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 5 (d) Sentence 3
  22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    4. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    5. The postman knows every house on our street.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. We may borrow two books every week.
    4. Our team scored fifty runs.
    5. Imran took the last wicket.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  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. Its branches spread very wide.
    5. A magician does tricks for the children.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    3. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    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 3 (d) Sentence 2
  26. 26.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. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    5. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    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 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    3. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    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
  29. 29.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. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. The librarian helps us find good books.
    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 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    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
  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. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  33. 33.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. We climbed up to the tower.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    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 5 (d) Sentence 3
  35. 35.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. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    3. Birds build nests in its branches.
    4. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  37. 37.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. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    5. She sprinkles the plants every morning.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    4. We may borrow two books every week.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  39. 39.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. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    3. We buy strong string for our kites.
    4. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    5. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.

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

Answer key

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

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