Odd Sentence Out Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 12: The sentence that does not belong · Set 999 · 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. Our school library is my favourite place.
   2. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
   3. We may borrow two books every week.
   4. Everyone reads quietly in the library.
   5. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
2. 2.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. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
   5. We always thank the postman with a smile.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
3. 3.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. She grows tomatoes and chillies too.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
4. 4.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. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down.
   5. Peahens are smaller and brown in colour.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
5. 5.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. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
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. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears.
   5. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
7. 7.Read the paragraph:
   1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
   2. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
   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
8. 8.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. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
   5. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
   
   Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
9. 9.Read the paragraph:
   1. Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo.
   2. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock.
   3. Long roots hang down from its branches.
   4. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
   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
10. 10.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandmother has a lovely garden.
    2. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    3. Red roses grow along the fence.
    4. She sprinkles the plants every morning.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
11. 11.Read the paragraph:
    1. Our class visited an old fort on a hill.
    2. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    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 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
12. 12.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. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    5. Ants store food for the winter.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
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. He carries a big brown bag of letters.
    5. Everyone cheered when we won the match.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
14. 14.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    3. I ride it to the park every evening.
    4. Our team scored fifty runs.
    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
15. 15.Read the paragraph:
    1. My best friend is Farhan.
    2. Ants store food for the winter.
    3. Farhan sits next to me in class.
    4. My friend always shares his lunch with me.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
16. 16.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. Dad bought us fresh coconuts.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 4
17. 17.Read the paragraph:
    1. Healthy food keeps our bodies strong.
    2. Fruits give us many vitamins.
    3. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch.
    4. Dal and eggs build strong muscles.
    5. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
18. 18.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. Ants can carry food heavier than themselves.
    3. They have long trunks and big ears.
    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 4 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 3
19. 19.Read the paragraph:
    1. I got a new bicycle on my birthday.
    2. He brings letters and parcels every day.
    3. It is red with a shiny silver bell.
    4. Its seat is soft and comfortable.
    5. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
20. 20.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. It has a long, bright blue neck.
    5. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
21. 21.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. Our team scored fifty runs.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
22. 22.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage.
    3. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    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 4 (c) Sentence 5 (d) Sentence 3
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. We climbed up to the tower.
    5. He is a true friend who helps me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 5
24. 24.Read the paragraph:
    1. Elephants are the biggest land animals.
    2. Red roses grow along the fence.
    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 4 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 2
25. 25.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. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 2 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 3
26. 26.Read the paragraph:
    1. The monsoon is my favourite season.
    2. We may borrow two books every week.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 2 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 4
27. 27.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields.
    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 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
28. 28.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. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    5. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
29. 29.Read the paragraph:
    1. We must not waste water.
    2. Fix leaking taps quickly.
    3. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car.
    4. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    5. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
30. 30.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    3. We climbed up to the tower.
    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
31. 31.Read the paragraph:
    1. My grandfather is seventy years old.
    2. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree.
    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 2 (b) Sentence 4 (c) Sentence 3 (d) Sentence 5
32. 32.Read the paragraph:
    1. The railway station is always busy.
    2. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes.
    3. Some stars make shapes in the sky.
    4. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform.
    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
33. 33.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. It has tall shelves full of storybooks.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 5 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
34. 34.Read the paragraph:
    1. In January, the sky fills with kites.
    2. Children fly kites from their rooftops.
    3. We buy strong string for our kites.
    4. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl.
    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
35. 35.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. We eat hot jalebis at the fair.
    5. My grandfather loves to play chess with me.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 4
36. 36.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. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 3 (b) Sentence 5 (c) Sentence 4 (d) Sentence 2
37. 37.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. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    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
38. 38.Read the paragraph:
    1. Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli.
    2. First we draw the pattern with white chalk.
    3. The librarian helps us find good books.
    4. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder.
    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
39. 39.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. She sleeps in a basket near the window.
    5. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers.
    
    Which sentence does NOT belong? (a) Sentence 4 (b) Sentence 3 (c) Sentence 2 (d) Sentence 5
40. 40.Read the paragraph:
    1. The vegetable market near our house opens early.
    2. A peacock dances with its feathers spread.
    3. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes.
    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 2 (d) Sentence 4

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