Odd Sentence Out Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 12: The sentence that does not belong · Set 748 · 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. Our school library is my favourite place.
   2. The librarian helps us find good books.
   3. We may borrow two books every week.
   4. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
   5. We collected shells near the shore.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
   2. He is a true friend who helps me.
   3. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
   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 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
3. 3.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. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
   5. The winners got shiny medals.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
   2. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
   3. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
   4. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
   5. Fruits give us many vitamins.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
   2. The librarian helps us find good books.
   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 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
   2. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
   3. Turn off the tap while you brush.
   4. People bargain loudly over prices.
   5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
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. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
   4. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
   5. Its branches spread very wide.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
8. 8.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. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
   5. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
   2. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
   3. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
   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 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. We built a big sandcastle.
    4. We climbed up to the tower.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    4. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    5. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
12. 12.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. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    5. We may borrow two books every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. Imran took the last wicket.
    4. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    4. We buy strong string for our kites.
    5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. They have long trunks and big ears.
    3. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    4. The postman knows every house on our street.
    5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    3. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    4. Farhan and I play football after school.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
17. 17.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. A green board hangs at the front.
    5. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    4. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    5. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
19. 19.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. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    5. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    4. Our team scored fifty runs.
    5. Imran took the last wicket.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. They have long trunks and big ears.
    3. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    4. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    5. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. Our team scored fifty runs.
    4. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    5. They have long trunks and big ears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
23. 23.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. Ants store food for the winter.
    5. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
24. 24.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. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    3. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    4. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    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 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Its branches spread very wide.
    3. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    4. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    5. Birds build nests in its branches.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    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 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    3. The librarian helps us find good books.
    4. We may borrow two books every week.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    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 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    4. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    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 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
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. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    5. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
34. 34.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. The waves splashed over our feet.
    5. Birds build nests in its branches.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    3. The day began with a march past.
    4. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    5. Our house won the tug of war.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
36. 36.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. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    5. They live together in an anthill.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. We place small lamps around the design.
    4. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    3. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    4. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    5. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    4. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    5. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
40. 40.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. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    5. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3

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