Odd Sentence Out Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 12: The sentence that does not belong · Set 970 · 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. The monsoon is my favourite season.
   2. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
   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 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
2. 2.Read the paragraph:
   1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
   2. It has big windows that let in sunlight.
   3. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
   4. A green board hangs at the front.
   5. We keep our classroom tidy every day.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
3. 3.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. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
4. 4.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. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
5. 5.Read the paragraph:
   1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
   2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
   3. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
   4. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
   5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
6. 6.Read the paragraph:
   1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
   2. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
   3. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
   4. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
   5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
7. 7.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. Red roses grow along the fence.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
8. 8.Read the paragraph:
   1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
   2. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
   3. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
   4. I ran in the hundred-metre race.
   5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. The railway station is always busy.
   2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
   3. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
   4. A green board hangs at the front.
   5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
10. 10.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. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    5. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    4. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
12. 12.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. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    5. The guide told us about the old kings.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. Imran took the last wicket.
    4. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    5. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    3. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    4. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    5. The day began with a march past.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
15. 15.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. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. We climbed up to the tower.
    3. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    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 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. We may borrow two books every week.
    4. Birds build nests in its branches.
    5. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
18. 18.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. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    5. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. A green board hangs at the front.
    3. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    4. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    5. We buy strong string for our kites.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
20. 20.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. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    5. Our house won the tug of war.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. The peacock is the national bird of India.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    3. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    4. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
22. 22.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. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
23. 23.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    3. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    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 4 (d) Sentence 2
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. We climbed up to the tower.
    4. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    5. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
25. 25.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ramesh is the postman in our area.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    4. The postman knows every house on our street.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
26. 26.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. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    3. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    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 5 (d) Sentence 3
28. 28.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. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    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
29. 29.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 buy strong string for our kites.
    5. Children float paper boats in puddles.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
30. 30.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 librarian helps us find good books.
    5. Mishti chases balls of wool all day.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
32. 32.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. We buy strong string for our kites.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    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 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
34. 34.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. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
35. 35.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. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
36. 36.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. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
37. 37.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    4. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.
    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
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. We have a pet cat named Mishti.
    2. We may borrow two books every week.
    3. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    4. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    5. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
39. 39.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    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 3 (d) Sentence 2
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    3. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    4. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    5. People bargain loudly over prices.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4

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