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Odd Sentence Out Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 12: The sentence that does not belong · Set 983 · 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. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  2. 2.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. People bargain loudly over prices.
    4. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    5. Loud announcements tell people about the trains.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 2
  3. 3.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning.
    3. He is a true friend who helps me.
    4. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood.
    5. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  4. 4.Read the paragraph:
    1. We spent a happy day at the beach.
    2. We built a big sandcastle.
    3. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    4. We collected shells near the shore.
    5. She has soft white fur and green eyes.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  5. 5.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. He is a true friend who helps me.
    5. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.

    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. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
  7. 7.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. A green board hangs at the front.
    4. Milk and curd make our bones strong.
    5. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  8. 8.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. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
    5. It is red with a shiny silver bell.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  9. 9.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. We always thank the postman with a smile.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. They have long trunks and big ears.
    3. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast.
    4. An elephant picks up food with its trunk.
    5. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  11. 11.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. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    5. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  12. 12.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. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    5. Our house won the tug of war.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
  13. 13.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. Our team scored fifty runs.
    4. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    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
  14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our school library is my favourite place.
    2. The librarian helps us find good books.
    3. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    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 2 (d) Sentence 3
  15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Long roots hang down from its branches.
    3. Birds build nests in its branches.
    4. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  16. 16.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
    3. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    4. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    5. Children float paper boats in puddles.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
  17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    3. Kites of every colour dance in the wind.
    4. We buy strong string for our kites.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
  18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    3. Its tail feathers have beautiful eye spots.
    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
  19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
    3. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    4. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
  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. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
    5. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  21. 21.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    4. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    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
  22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. Its stone walls were very thick.
    3. The guide told us about the old kings.
    4. The winners got shiny medals.
    5. From the tower we could see the whole town.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  23. 23.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. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  24. 24.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. The postman knows every house on our street.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  25. 25.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. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  26. 26.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. We place small lamps around the design.
    5. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
  27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    3. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    4. A magician does tricks for the children.
    5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
  28. 28.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. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  29. 29.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. Ants store food for the winter.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    3. People bargain loudly over prices.
    4. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our classroom is bright and clean.
    2. The day began with a march past.
    3. Our desks are arranged in neat rows.
    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
  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. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    5. A green board hangs at the front.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
  33. 33.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts.
    3. She has soft white fur and green eyes.
    4. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    5. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
  34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. An old banyan tree stands in our village.
    2. Its branches spread very wide.
    3. Birds build nests in its branches.
    4. Red roses grow along the fence.
    5. Villagers rest in its cool shade.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  35. 35.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our street had a cricket match on Sunday.
    2. Kunal bowled very fast.
    3. Our team scored fifty runs.
    4. Imran took the last wicket.
    5. It has big windows that let in sunlight.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
  36. 36.Read the paragraph:
    1. Ants are tiny but very hard-working.
    2. They live together in an anthill.
    3. Turn off the tap while you brush.
    4. Ants walk one behind the other in a line.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
  37. 37.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. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    5. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
  38. 38.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 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
  39. 39.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. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
    5. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.

    Which sentence does NOT belong?
    (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
  40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. A fair comes to our village every winter.
    2. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    3. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
    4. A magician does tricks for the children.
    5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.

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

Answer key

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

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