Odd Sentence Out Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 12: The sentence that does not belong · Set 815 · 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. My best friend is Farhan.
   2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
   3. Farhan sits next to me in class.
   4. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
   5. Farhan and I play football after school.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
2. 2.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. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
3. 3.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. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
   5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
   2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
   3. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
   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 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
5. 5.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. I ride it to the park every evening.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
   2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
   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 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
   2. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
   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 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. The night sky is full of wonders.
   2. The moon looks like a silver plate.
   3. The day began with a march past.
   4. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
   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
9. 9.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. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
   5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    3. Birds build nests in its branches.
    4. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    3. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    4. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    5. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    4. We built a big sandcastle.
    5. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
13. 13.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. Red roses grow along the fence.
    5. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. The waves splashed over our feet.
    4. Imran took the last wicket.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
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. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    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 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
16. 16.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. We place small lamps around the design.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    3. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    4. The guide told us about the old kings.
    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
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    3. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    4. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    5. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    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 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
20. 20.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 guide told us about the old kings.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
21. 21.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. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    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 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. We buy strong string for our kites.
    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 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. Our house won the tug of war.
    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
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    4. The librarian helps us find good books.
    5. We may borrow two books every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
26. 26.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. The guide told us about the old kings.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    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 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
28. 28.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. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    5. They live together in an anthill.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. Our house won the tug of war.
    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 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
30. 30.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. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    5. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    3. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    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 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    3. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    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 5 (d) Sentence 4
33. 33.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. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    3. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    4. We place small lamps around the design.
    5. Farhan and I play football after school.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Its branches spread very wide.
    3. Birds build nests in its branches.
    4. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    5. The day began with a march past.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    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 4 (d) Sentence 5
37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    4. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    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 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. We built a big sandcastle.
    4. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    5. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    
    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. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    4. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    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

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