Odd Sentence Out Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 12: The sentence that does not belong · Set 400 · 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. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
   2. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
   3. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
   4. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
   5. Ants store food for the winter.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
2. 2.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. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
3. 3.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 always thank the postman with a smile.
   5. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
   2. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
   3. It has a long, bright blue neck.
   4. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
   5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
   2. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
   3. Its branches spread very wide.
   4. Long roots hang down from its branches.
   5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
6. 6.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. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
   5. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
7. 7.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. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
8. 8.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. We buy strong string for our kites.
   5. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
9. 9.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. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    3. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    4. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    3. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    4. Its stone walls were very thick.
    5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. We built a big sandcastle.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    3. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    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 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    3. They live together in an anthill.
    4. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    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 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    3. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    4. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    3. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    4. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    5. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
18. 18.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. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    5. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
19. 19.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. Our team scored fifty runs.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
21. 21.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 always thank the postman with a smile.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    3. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    4. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    3. We place small lamps around the design.
    4. Birds build nests in its branches.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    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
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    3. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    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 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
27. 27.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. Our house won the tug of war.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. Red roses grow along the fence.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
29. 29.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. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    3. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    4. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
31. 31.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. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    3. We may borrow two books every week.
    4. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    5. People bargain loudly over prices.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    4. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    3. The waves splashed over our feet.
    4. We built a big sandcastle.
    5. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    3. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    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 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    4. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    3. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    4. We buy strong string for our kites.
    5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
38. 38.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. Its branches spread very wide.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    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 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    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 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3

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