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Odd Sentence Out Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 12: The sentence that does not belong · Set 706 · 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. 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. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    5. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  2. 2.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    3. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    4. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  3. 3.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    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 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  4. 4.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    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 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  5. 5.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    3. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    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 5 (d) Sentence 4
  6. 6.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. They live together in an anthill.
    3. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    4. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  7. 7.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    3. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    4. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    5. She sleeps in a basket near the window.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  8. 8.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. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  9. 9.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. The winners got shiny medals.
    5. Turn off the tap while you brush.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. The librarian helps us find good books.
    3. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    4. We may borrow two books every week.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    3. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    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
  12. 12.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. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    5. The day began with a march past.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    3. A magician does tricks for the children.
    4. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    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
  14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    3. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    4. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (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. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    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
  16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. People bargain loudly over prices.
    4. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    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 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. We climbed up to the tower.
    3. The guide told us about the old kings.
    4. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    5. We place small lamps around the design.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    4. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. The waves splashed over our feet.
    4. We place small lamps around the design.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  21. 21.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. The librarian helps us find good books.

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

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  23. 23.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. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    5. Its stone walls were very thick.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    4. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  25. 25.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. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    5. She sleeps in a basket near the window.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Our team scored fifty runs.
    3. Imran took the last wicket.
    4. The day began with a march past.
    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
  27. 27.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. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. The librarian helps us find good books.
    3. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    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 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    4. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    5. Our house won the tug of war.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  30. 30.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. The postman knows every house on our street.
    5. It has a long, bright blue neck.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  31. 31.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. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    5. The postman knows every house on our street.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    4. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  33. 33.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. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    5. Farhan sits next to me in class.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Its branches spread very wide.
    3. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    4. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    5. Birds build nests in its branches.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
  35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    3. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    4. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    5. We always thank the postman with a smile.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    3. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    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
  37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    4. Our house won the tug of war.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    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 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    4. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    3. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    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 4 (d) Sentence 2

Answer key

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

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