Odd Sentence Out Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 12: The sentence that does not belong · Set 969 · 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 grandfather is seventy years old.
   2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
   3. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
   4. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
   5. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
   2. They live together in an anthill.
   3. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
   4. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
   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
3. 3.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. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
4. 4.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
   2. Our team scored fifty runs.
   3. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
   4. Imran took the last wicket.
   5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (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. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
   5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
6. 6.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. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
   2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
   3. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
   4. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
   5. We built a big sandcastle.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
   2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
   3. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
   4. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
   5. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
   2. He is a true friend who helps me.
   3. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
   4. A magician does tricks for the children.
   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
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
    3. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    4. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    3. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    4. We place small lamps around the design.
    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
12. 12.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    3. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    4. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    5. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. The librarian helps us find good books.
    3. The postman knows every house on our street.
    4. We may borrow two books every week.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    3. A green board hangs at the front.
    4. Our house won the tug of war.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    3. Red roses grow along the fence.
    4. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. They have long trunks and big ears.
    3. The monsoon turns the dry fields green.
    4. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
17. 17.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 keep our classroom tidy every day.
    5. Farhan and I play football after school.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    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 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    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 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
20. 20.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    3. Red roses grow along the fence.
    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 2 (d) Sentence 3
21. 21.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. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. I ride it to the park every evening.
    3. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    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
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    3. Farhan and I play football after school.
    4. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. The night sky is full of wonders.
    2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    3. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli.
    4. The moon looks like a silver plate.
    5. Sometimes we spot a shooting star.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school sports day was full of fun.
    2. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
    3. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    4. Our house won the tug of war.
    5. The winners got shiny medals.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    4. The librarian helps us find good books.
    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. 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. The guide told us about the old kings.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
29. 29.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. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. The waves splashed over our feet.
    3. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    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 3 (d) Sentence 4
31. 31.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. At night, people fly kites with small lights.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
32. 32.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 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    3. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    4. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    5. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
35. 35.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. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round.
    3. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    4. Birds build nests in its branches.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    3. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    4. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Thousands of stars twinkle above us.
    3. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    4. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    3. I ride it to the park every evening.
    4. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    5. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    3. They live together in an anthill.
    4. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    5. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2

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