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Odd Sentence Out Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 12: The sentence that does not belong · Set 490 · 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 library is my favourite place.
    2. The librarian helps us find good books.
    3. We may borrow two books every week.
    4. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  2. 2.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    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 3 (d) Sentence 2
  3. 3.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    4. We collected shells near the shore.
    5. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  4. 4.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    3. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    4. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    5. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  5. 5.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. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  6. 6.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    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 5 (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. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    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 3 (d) Sentence 2
  8. 8.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    3. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    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 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  9. 9.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  10. 10.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. Farhan and I play football after school.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. They live together in an anthill.
    4. We built a big sandcastle.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  12. 12.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. Ants store food for the winter.
    5. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  13. 13.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. My friend always shares his lunch with me.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
  14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    3. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    4. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The librarian helps us find good books.
    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 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. Mishti chases balls of wool all 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 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  17. 17.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. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
  18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    3. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    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 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  19. 19.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. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    5. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    3. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    4. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    5. I ride it to the park every evening.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  21. 21.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. 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
  22. 22.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 may borrow two books every week.
    5. We place small lamps around the design.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  23. 23.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. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    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 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    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 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    3. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    4. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    5. A magician does tricks for the children.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Ants store food for the winter.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    3. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    4. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    5. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  29. 29.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. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    5. She sleeps in a basket near the window.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
  30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    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 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. The guide told us about the old kings.
    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 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    4. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    5. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  33. 33.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. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    5. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    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 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    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 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    3. Our team scored fifty runs.
    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 5 (d) Sentence 4
  38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    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 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  39. 39.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. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    4. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.

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

Answer key

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

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