Odd Sentence Out Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 12: The sentence that does not belong · Set 448 · 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. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
   2. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
   3. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
   4. The moon looks like a silver plate.
   5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
   2. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
   3. We place small lamps around the design.
   4. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
   5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
   2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
   3. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
   4. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
   5. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
   2. We buy strong string for our kites.
   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 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
   2. Kunal bowled very fast.
   3. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
   4. Imran took the last wicket.
   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
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
   2. Kunal bowled very fast.
   3. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
   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
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
   2. Red roses grow along the fence.
   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 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. The night sky is full of wonders.
   2. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
   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
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
   2. Ants store food for the winter.
   3. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
   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 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. He is a true friend who helps me.
    3. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    4. We place small lamps around the design.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    4. We built a big sandcastle.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    4. We built a big sandcastle.
    5. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    3. The day began with a march past.
    4. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    4. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    5. We place small lamps around the design.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    3. The guide told us about the old kings.
    4. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    5. Farhan and I play football after school.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    3. People bargain loudly over prices.
    4. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    5. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    3. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    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 2 (d) Sentence 5
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. The librarian helps us find good books.
    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 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. A magician does tricks for the children.
    4. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
20. 20.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. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
22. 22.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. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    5. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    3. The day began with a march past.
    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 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    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 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    3. Its branches spread very wide.
    4. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    5. Birds build nests in its branches.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
26. 26.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. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    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 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    3. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    4. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    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
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    3. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    4. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    5. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
30. 30.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. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
31. 31.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. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    3. We climbed up to the tower.
    4. The guide told us about the old kings.
    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
33. 33.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. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    3. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    4. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
35. 35.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. A green board hangs at the front.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. Our house won the tug of war.
    4. The winners got shiny medals.
    5. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
37. 37.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. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    5. Our house won the tug of war.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
38. 38.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. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    5. Birds build nests in its branches.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. Red roses grow along the fence.
    4. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    5. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. Red roses grow along the fence.
    4. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    5. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2

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