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Odd Sentence Out Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 12: The sentence that does not belong · Set 351 · 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. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    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
  2. 2.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. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    5. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  3. 3.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. We collected shells near the shore.
    5. We climbed up to the tower.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  4. 4.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. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  5. 5.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Birds build nests in its branches.
    3. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    4. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  6. 6.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    4. Ants store food for the winter.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  7. 7.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    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 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  8. 8.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. They have long trunks and big ears.
    3. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    4. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  9. 9.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    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 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  10. 10.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. From the tower we could see the whole town.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    3. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    4. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    3. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    4. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    5. We buy strong string for our kites.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    3. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    4. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    5. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  14. 14.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 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
  15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    4. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  16. 16.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. The winners got shiny medals.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    3. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    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 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  18. 18.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. The winners got shiny medals.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    3. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    4. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  20. 20.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. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    5. Birds build nests in its branches.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  21. 21.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. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    3. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    4. Birds build nests in its branches.
    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
  23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. Red roses grow along the fence.
    4. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  24. 24.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. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    5. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    3. The waves splashed over our feet.
    4. We built a big sandcastle.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  26. 26.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. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    3. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    4. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  28. 28.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. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    3. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    4. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    5. We buy strong string for our kites.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    4. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    5. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  31. 31.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. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    5. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  32. 32.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. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    5. We buy strong string for our kites.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    3. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    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 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. The postman knows every house on our street.
    3. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    4. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    4. We climbed up to the tower.
    5. The guide told us about the old kings.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  36. 36.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. A green board hangs at the front.
    5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
  37. 37.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. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  38. 38.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. 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 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    3. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    4. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    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

Answer key

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

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