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Odd Sentence Out Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 12: The sentence that does not belong · Set 373 · 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. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    4. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    5. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  2. 2.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. We place small lamps around the design.
    4. We built a big sandcastle.
    5. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  3. 3.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. We may borrow two books every week.
    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 4 (d) Sentence 5
  4. 4.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. The postman knows every house on our street.
    4. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    5. We always thank the postman with a smile.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  5. 5.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. We collected shells near the shore.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  6. 6.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. The postman knows every house on our street.
    4. We may borrow two books every week.
    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
  7. 7.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    4. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    5. People bargain loudly over prices.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  8. 8.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. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    5. I ride it to the park every evening.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  9. 9.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    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 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    3. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    4. We buy strong string for our kites.
    5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    4. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    5. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. We built a big sandcastle.
    3. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    4. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    4. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    5. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.

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

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  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. We place small lamps around the design.
    4. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    3. We buy strong string for our kites.
    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 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  17. 17.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 always thank the postman with a smile.
    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
  18. 18.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. Farhan and I play football after school.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    4. We built a big sandcastle.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. The librarian helps us find good books.
    4. We built a big sandcastle.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  21. 21.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 buy strong string for our kites.
    5. Children float paper boats in puddles.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    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 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    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 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  24. 24.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. The guide told us about the old kings.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  25. 25.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. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    5. Farhan and I play football after school.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    3. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    4. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    5. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  27. 27.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. Everyone cheered when we won the match.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    3. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    4. People bargain loudly over prices.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. We climbed up to the tower.
    3. The guide told us about the old kings.
    4. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. We buy strong string for our kites.
    4. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    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 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
  32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    3. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    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 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Ants store food for the winter.
    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 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (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. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    4. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    3. Kunal bowled very fast.
    4. Our team scored fifty runs.
    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
  36. 36.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. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    3. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    4. Farhan and I play football after school.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  39. 39.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 monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. We may borrow two books every week.
    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 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5

Answer key

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

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