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Writing skills lesson 12: The sentence that does not belong · Set 478 · 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 class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. We climbed up to the tower.
    4. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    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
  2. 2.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. Imran took the last wicket.
    4. The winners got shiny medals.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  3. 3.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    3. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    4. A magician does tricks for the children.
    5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  4. 4.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. They have long trunks and big ears.
    4. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    5. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  5. 5.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. Its stone walls were very thick.
    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
  6. 6.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    3. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    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 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  7. 7.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    3. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    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 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  8. 8.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. Our team scored fifty runs.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  9. 9.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. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    3. Birds build nests in its branches.
    4. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    5. Red roses grow along the fence.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. They have long trunks and big ears.
    3. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    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 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. We built a big sandcastle.
    4. We collected shells near the shore.
    5. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    4. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    5. We place small lamps around the design.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  14. 14.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. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    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
  15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. The librarian helps us find good books.
    4. We may borrow two books every week.
    5. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. They live together in an anthill.
    3. He is a true friend who helps me.
    4. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    5. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  17. 17.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. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    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
  18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    3. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    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 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    3. Farhan and I play football after school.
    4. They have long trunks and big ears.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  21. 21.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. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    3. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    4. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    5. A magician does tricks for the children.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    3. We buy strong string for our kites.
    4. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    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
  24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. Birds build nests in its branches.
    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 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  25. 25.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. The guide told us about the old kings.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  26. 26.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 place small lamps around the design.
    5. Farhan sits next to me in class.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    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 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
  28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    3. Kunal bowled very fast.
    4. Imran took the last wicket.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    3. Its branches spread very wide.
    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 4 (d) Sentence 2
  30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    3. We may borrow two books every week.
    4. We buy strong string for our kites.
    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
  31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    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 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. The postman knows every house on our street.
    4. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    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 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
  34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    4. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  35. 35.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 place small lamps around the design.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  36. 36.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. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    5. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. Our house won the tug of war.
    3. The waves splashed over our feet.
    4. We built a big sandcastle.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  38. 38.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. Turn off the tap while you brush.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. The winners got shiny medals.
    4. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    5. She sleeps in a basket near the window.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    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 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5

Answer key

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

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