Odd Sentence Out Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 12: The sentence that does not belong · Set 680 · 40 questions

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.

1. 1.Read the paragraph:
   1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
   2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
   3. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
   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 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
   2. Red roses grow along the fence.
   3. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
   4. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
   5. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
3. 3.Read the paragraph:
   1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
   2. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
   3. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
   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 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
   2. Ants store food for the winter.
   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 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
   2. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
   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 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
6. 6.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. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
   5. We buy strong string for our kites.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
7. 7.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. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
   5. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
   2. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
   3. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
   4. A green board hangs at the front.
   5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
9. 9.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. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
   5. We collected shells near the shore.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. Our team scored fifty runs.
    4. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    5. Imran took the last wicket.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Our house won the tug of war.
    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 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. Red roses grow along the fence.
    4. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    3. People bargain loudly over prices.
    4. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    5. We may borrow two books every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    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 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
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. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    5. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    3. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    4. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. Our team scored fifty runs.
    4. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    5. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    3. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    4. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    5. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
19. 19.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. The postman knows every house on our street.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
20. 20.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. The guide told us about the old kings.
    5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
21. 21.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. He is a true friend who helps me.
    5. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    4. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    5. A green board hangs at the front.
    
    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. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    4. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    4. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    5. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
25. 25.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. Its stone walls were very thick.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
26. 26.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. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. We built a big sandcastle.
    3. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    4. We collected shells near the shore.
    5. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
28. 28.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. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    3. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    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 2 (d) Sentence 3
30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. The winners got shiny medals.
    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 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    4. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    4. We buy strong string for our kites.
    5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
33. 33.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. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    5. Farhan and I play football after school.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. Its branches spread very wide.
    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 5 (d) Sentence 3
35. 35.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. The guide told us about the old kings.
    5. We built a big sandcastle.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
36. 36.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. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    5. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    3. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    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 4 (d) Sentence 2
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    4. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    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 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
40. 40.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. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2

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