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Odd Sentence Out Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 12: The sentence that does not belong · Set 370 · 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 classroom is bright and clean.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. A green board hangs at the front.
    4. The day began with a march past.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
  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. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    5. We place small lamps around the design.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  3. 3.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. A green board hangs at the front.
    4. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  4. 4.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. Its branches spread very wide.
    4. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  5. 5.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    3. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    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 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  6. 6.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    3. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    4. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  7. 7.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Its branches spread very wide.
    3. Birds build nests in its branches.
    4. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  8. 8.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. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  9. 9.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    3. They have long trunks and big ears.
    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 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  10. 10.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 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  11. 11.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. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. They have long trunks and big ears.
    3. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    4. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    5. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    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 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  15. 15.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. He brings letters and parcels every day.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    3. Birds build nests in its branches.
    4. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    4. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    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 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    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 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. They have long trunks and big ears.
    3. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    4. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
  21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    3. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    4. People bargain loudly over prices.
    5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. Our team scored fifty runs.
    4. Imran took the last wicket.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  23. 23.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. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    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
  24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    3. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    4. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    5. Farhan and I play football after school.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    3. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    4. A magician does tricks for the children.
    5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Its branches spread very wide.
    3. Birds build nests in its branches.
    4. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    3. Our house won the tug of war.
    4. The winners got shiny medals.
    5. Our team scored fifty runs.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  28. 28.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. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    5. We buy strong string for our kites.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Our team scored fifty runs.
    3. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    4. Imran took the last wicket.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.

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

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  31. 31.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. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    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
  32. 32.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. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    5. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    4. A green board hangs at the front.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. Our team scored fifty runs.
    4. The winners got shiny medals.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  35. 35.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. We built a big sandcastle.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. They live together in an anthill.
    3. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    4. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    5. We built a big sandcastle.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    3. Our house won the tug of war.
    4. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  38. 38.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. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    3. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    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
  40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    3. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    4. The postman knows every house on our street.
    5. We always thank the postman with a smile.

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

Answer key

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

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