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Odd Sentence Out Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 12: The sentence that does not belong · Set 842 · 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. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    3. They live together in an anthill.
    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 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  2. 2.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. We built a big sandcastle.
    3. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    4. The postman knows every house on our street.
    5. We always thank the postman with a smile.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  3. 3.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. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    5. The guide told us about the old kings.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
  4. 4.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. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    5. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  5. 5.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    3. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    4. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  6. 6.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    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 2 (d) Sentence 5
  7. 7.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    3. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    4. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  8. 8.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    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 5 (d) Sentence 3
  9. 9.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. Imran took the last wicket.
    4. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    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
  10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    3. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    4. Birds build nests in its branches.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  11. 11.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. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    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
  12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    3. Farhan and I play football after school.
    4. Our team scored fifty runs.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    3. The day began with a march past.
    4. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    3. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    4. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    4. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    5. The postman knows every house on our street.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  16. 16.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. The postman knows every house on our street.
    5. Children float paper boats in puddles.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  17. 17.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. Farhan and I play football after school.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    4. We collected shells near the shore.
    5. It has big windows that let in sunlight.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. The winners got shiny medals.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  20. 20.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. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    5. We collected shells near the shore.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  21. 21.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. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    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
  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. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    5. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    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 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  24. 24.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. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    4. Its branches spread very wide.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  26. 26.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. Everyone reads quietly in the library.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    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 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  28. 28.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. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    3. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    4. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    4. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    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
  31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    3. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    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 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    4. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    5. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  33. 33.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. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    4. The librarian helps us find good books.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. A magician does tricks for the children.
    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
  36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    3. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    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
  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. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    3. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    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 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    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 5 (d) Sentence 2
  40. 40.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. We place small lamps around the design.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.

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

Answer key

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

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