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Odd Sentence Out Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 12: The sentence that does not belong · Set 563 · 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. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    3. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    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
  2. 2.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    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
  3. 3.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. We climbed up to the tower.
    3. We may borrow two books every week.
    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 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  4. 4.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    4. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  5. 5.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. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  6. 6.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    3. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    4. We may borrow two books every week.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  7. 7.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. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  8. 8.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    3. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  9. 9.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. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    3. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    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 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    3. A green board hangs at the front.
    4. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    3. Red roses grow along the fence.
    4. A green board hangs at the front.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    3. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    4. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  15. 15.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. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    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
  16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    3. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    4. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    3. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    4. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. We climbed up to the tower.
    3. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    4. The librarian helps us find good books.
    5. We may borrow two books every week.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    4. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    3. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    4. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  21. 21.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 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  22. 22.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. We collected shells near the shore.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    4. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    5. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  25. 25.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. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (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. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    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
  27. 27.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. A magician does tricks for the children.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
  28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    3. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    4. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    5. People bargain loudly over prices.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    3. The postman knows every house on our street.
    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
  30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    3. The postman knows every house on our street.
    4. Imran took the last wicket.
    5. We always thank the postman with a smile.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  31. 31.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. Children fly kites from their rooftops.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  32. 32.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. I ran in the hundred-metre race.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  33. 33.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. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
  34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    4. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. They live together in an anthill.
    4. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    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 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. A green board hangs at the front.
    4. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    5. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    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 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    3. Birds build nests in its branches.
    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 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    3. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    4. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.

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

Answer key

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

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