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Writing skills lesson 12: The sentence that does not belong · Set 659 · 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. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. They have long trunks and big ears.
    4. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
  2. 2.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    4. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  3. 3.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. The librarian helps us find good books.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  4. 4.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    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 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  5. 5.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    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 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  6. 6.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    3. The winners got shiny medals.
    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 2 (d) Sentence 5
  7. 7.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    3. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    4. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  8. 8.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. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
  9. 9.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. Its stone walls were very thick.
    4. We climbed up to the tower.
    5. The guide told us about the old kings.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    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 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    3. He is a true friend who helps me.
    4. We place small lamps around the design.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    3. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    4. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    5. Children float paper boats in puddles.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    4. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. They live together in an anthill.
    3. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    4. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.

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

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. The guide told us about the old kings.
    4. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    5. We built a big sandcastle.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. They live together in an anthill.
    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 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. The librarian helps us find good books.
    3. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    4. We may borrow two books every week.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. They have long trunks and big ears.
    4. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    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
  21. 21.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. Birds build nests in its branches.
    5. Its seat is soft and comfortable.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
  22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Farhan and I play football after school.
    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 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    3. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    4. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  24. 24.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. It has a long, bright blue neck.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  25. 25.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. Our team scored fifty runs.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. The postman knows every house on our street.
    3. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    4. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    3. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    4. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  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. A magician does tricks for the children.
    4. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    5. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  29. 29.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. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    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
  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. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  31. 31.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. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    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 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  33. 33.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. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. They live together in an anthill.
    3. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    4. The librarian helps us find good books.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  35. 35.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. Farhan and I play football after school.
    5. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    3. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    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 4 (d) Sentence 3
  37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    3. Red roses grow along the fence.
    4. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    3. They live together in an anthill.
    4. We place small lamps around the design.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  39. 39.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. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    5. Imran took the last wicket.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    3. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    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 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4

Answer key

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

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