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Odd Sentence Out Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 12: The sentence that does not belong · Set 883 · 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. They live together in an anthill.
    3. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    4. Our house won the tug of war.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  2. 2.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. The librarian helps us find good books.
    3. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    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 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  3. 3.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    4. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    5. She sprinkles the plants every morning.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  4. 4.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    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 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  5. 5.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    3. People bargain loudly over prices.
    4. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  6. 6.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. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    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
  7. 7.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    3. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    4. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    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
  8. 8.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    3. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    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
  9. 9.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. Its stone walls were very thick.
    4. We climbed up to the tower.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. Ants store food for the winter.
    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 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Our team scored fifty runs.
    3. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    4. Imran took the last wicket.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    3. A green board hangs at the front.
    4. The waves splashed over our feet.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    3. A green board hangs at the front.
    4. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    3. A green board hangs at the front.
    4. We collected shells near the shore.
    5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    3. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    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 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
  17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    4. We buy strong string for our kites.
    5. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    4. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    5. We place small lamps around the design.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  19. 19.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. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  20. 20.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. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    5. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    4. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    5. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    4. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. Our house won the tug of war.
    4. Our team scored fifty runs.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  25. 25.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. A magician does tricks for the children.
    5. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    4. We built a big sandcastle.
    5. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    4. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  28. 28.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    3. We always thank the postman with a smile.
    4. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    5. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    3. The waves splashed over our feet.
    4. We built a big sandcastle.
    5. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    3. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    4. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  31. 31.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. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  32. 32.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. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
    5. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    4. The guide told us about the old kings.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    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 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    3. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    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 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
  36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    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 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  37. 37.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. Its branches spread very wide.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    3. A green board hangs at the front.
    4. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    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
  39. 39.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. A magician does tricks for the children.
    5. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. He is a true friend who helps me.
    3. We climbed up to the tower.
    4. The guide told us about the old kings.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.

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

Answer key

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

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