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Odd Sentence Out Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 12: The sentence that does not belong · Set 820 · 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. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. We place small lamps around the design.
    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 2 (d) Sentence 3
  2. 2.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    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 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  3. 3.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. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    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. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. They live together in an anthill.
    3. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    4. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  5. 5.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    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 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  6. 6.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. The guide told us about the old kings.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  7. 7.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    3. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    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
  8. 8.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. They live together in an anthill.
    5. Our house won the tug of war.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  9. 9.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. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    5. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    3. We buy strong string for our kites.
    4. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    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 5 (d) Sentence 2
  12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    3. They live together in an anthill.
    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 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  13. 13.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. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    3. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    4. Farhan and I play football after school.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    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 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    4. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  17. 17.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. Its branches spread very wide.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  18. 18.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. Some stars make shapes in the sky.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. They live together in an anthill.
    3. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    4. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    3. Its branches spread very wide.
    4. Birds build nests in its branches.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  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. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    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. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. The postman knows every house on our street.
    4. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    5. It has big windows that let in sunlight.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    4. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Farhan and I play football after school.
    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 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  26. 26.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. We may borrow two books every week.
    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
  27. 27.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. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    3. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    4. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    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
  29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    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 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    3. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    4. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    5. A magician does tricks for the children.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  31. 31.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. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    3. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    4. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    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
  33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    3. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    4. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    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
  34. 34.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. The winners got shiny medals.
    5. We built a big sandcastle.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    3. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    4. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    5. At night, people fly kites with small lights.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  37. 37.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. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    3. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    4. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    4. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.

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

Answer key

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

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