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Odd Sentence Out Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 12: The sentence that does not belong · Set 68 · 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. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    4. We built a big sandcastle.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  2. 2.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    3. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    4. People bargain loudly over prices.
    5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  3. 3.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    3. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    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 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  4. 4.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. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    5. We place small lamps around the design.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  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. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  6. 6.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. 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
  7. 7.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    4. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    5. Turn off the tap while you brush.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  8. 8.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    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 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  9. 9.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. They have long trunks and big ears.
    3. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    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 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. We may borrow two books every week.
    4. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. Imran took the last wicket.
    4. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    5. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    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 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    4. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    5. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Birds build nests in its branches.
    3. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    4. Farhan and I play football after school.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  15. 15.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. He brings letters and parcels every day.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. A magician does tricks for the children.
    3. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    4. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    5. I ride it to the park every evening.

    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. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    3. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    4. We place small lamps around the design.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    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 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    3. We climbed up to the tower.
    4. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  20. 20.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. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    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 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    4. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (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. Ants store food for the winter.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  24. 24.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. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  25. 25.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. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    5. Farhan sits next to me in class.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  26. 26.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. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  27. 27.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. He is a true friend who helps me.
    5. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (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. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.

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

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    3. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    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 4 (d) Sentence 3
  31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    4. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    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
  32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    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
  33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    3. Farhan and I play football after school.
    4. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    4. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    3. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    4. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    5. People bargain loudly over prices.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  36. 36.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. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    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
  37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. Its stone walls were very thick.
    4. We built a big sandcastle.
    5. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. Our team scored fifty runs.
    4. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    5. Imran took the last wicket.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    4. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    4. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.

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

Answer key

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

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