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Odd Sentence Out Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 12: The sentence that does not belong · Set 44 · 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. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  2. 2.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    3. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    4. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    5. It is red with a shiny silver bell.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  3. 3.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    3. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    4. Birds build nests in its branches.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
  4. 4.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. We built a big sandcastle.
    4. A green board hangs at the front.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  5. 5.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    3. A magician does tricks for the children.
    4. The waves splashed over our feet.
    5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  6. 6.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. Our team scored fifty runs.
    4. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    5. Imran took the last wicket.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  7. 7.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    4. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  8. 8.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    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 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  9. 9.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    3. I ride it to the park every evening.
    4. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    5. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
  10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    3. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    4. People bargain loudly over prices.
    5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. I ride it to the park every evening.
    3. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    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 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    4. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    5. Children float paper boats in puddles.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    3. We climbed up to the tower.
    4. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  14. 14.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. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.

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

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. The day began with a march past.
    4. Our house won the tug of war.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    3. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    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 4 (d) Sentence 2
  18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    4. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    3. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    4. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    5. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    4. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  21. 21.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. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
  22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    3. They have long trunks and big ears.
    4. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    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
  23. 23.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. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    5. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  24. 24.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. 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
  25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    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 5 (d) Sentence 3
  26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    3. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    4. Our house won the tug of war.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    4. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    5. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    4. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  29. 29.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. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    5. Turn off the tap while you brush.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  30. 30.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. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    4. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  32. 32.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 place small lamps around the design.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    3. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    4. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    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
  34. 34.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. Red roses grow along the fence.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    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 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    3. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    4. Our house won the tug of war.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    3. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    4. Birds build nests in its branches.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    3. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    4. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    5. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    4. Imran took the last wicket.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    3. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    4. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.

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

Answer key

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

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