Which sentence does not belong in the paragraph?
4th grade (Year 5 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: W.4.2.A, W.4.5 · England: Y4 Writing (paragraphs), Y3/4 Writing (evaluate and edit)
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Question 1
Read the paragraph. Which sentence does not belong? (1) Our class garden has grown so much this term. (2) The tomatoes are bright red and ready to pick. (3) The sunflowers are taller than our teacher. (4) My cousin is learning to play the trumpet. (5) We even found a family of ladybirds on the beans.
- A. My cousin is learning to play the trumpet.
- B. The tomatoes are bright red and ready to pick.
- C. The sunflowers are taller than our teacher.
- D. Our class garden has grown so much this term.
Question 2
Read the start of the paragraph. Which sentence would fit best as the next sentence? Our class garden has grown so much this term. The tomatoes are bright red and ready to pick. The sunflowers are taller than our teacher.
- A. We even found a family of ladybirds on the beans.
- B. Recycling metal cans saves energy.
- C. First, pack your pyjamas and toothbrush.
- D. Others explore places too dangerous for humans, like deep oceans.
Question 3
Read the paragraph. Which sentence does not belong? (1) The Amazon rainforest is home to amazing wildlife. (2) Penguins live mostly in the Southern Hemisphere. (3) Jaguars hunt along the riverbanks. (4) Colourful toucans fly between the trees. (5) Tiny poison dart frogs live on the forest floor.
- A. Jaguars hunt along the riverbanks.
- B. Colourful toucans fly between the trees.
- C. Penguins live mostly in the Southern Hemisphere.
- D. Tiny poison dart frogs live on the forest floor.
Question 4
Read the start of the paragraph. Which sentence would fit best as the next sentence? Penguins are birds that cannot fly. Instead, their wings work like flippers for swimming. Some penguins can dive more than 500 metres deep.
- A. It makes your heart and muscles stronger.
- B. On land, they waddle or slide on their bellies.
- C. When we recycle paper, fewer trees need to be cut down.
- D. Others explore places too dangerous for humans, like deep oceans.
Question 5
Read the paragraph. Which sentence does not belong? (1) Sea otters are clever tool users. (2) They float on their backs and place a flat stone on their chests. (3) Giraffes have very long necks. (4) Then they smash shellfish against the stone to open them. (5) Some otters keep a favourite stone in a pouch of skin under their arm.
- A. Sea otters are clever tool users.
- B. They float on their backs and place a flat stone on their chests.
- C. Giraffes have very long necks.
- D. Some otters keep a favourite stone in a pouch of skin under their arm.
Question 6
Read the start of the paragraph. Which sentence would fit best as the next sentence? Recycling helps protect the planet. When we recycle paper, fewer trees need to be cut down. Recycling metal cans saves energy.
- A. It makes your heart and muscles stronger.
- B. The sunflowers are taller than our teacher.
- C. Recycling plastic keeps it out of rivers and seas.
- D. Jaguars hunt along the riverbanks.
Question 7
Read the paragraph. Which sentence does not belong? (1) Getting ready for a sleepover is fun. (2) Volcanoes can erupt without warning. (3) First, pack your pyjamas and toothbrush. (4) Next, choose a game or a film to share. (5) Finally, remember your sleeping bag and pillow.
- A. First, pack your pyjamas and toothbrush.
- B. Next, choose a game or a film to share.
- C. Getting ready for a sleepover is fun.
- D. Volcanoes can erupt without warning.
Question 8
Read the start of the paragraph. Which sentence would fit best as the next sentence? Exercise is good for your body and your mind. It makes your heart and muscles stronger. It helps you sleep better at night.
- A. We even found a family of ladybirds on the beans.
- B. Some otters keep a favourite stone in a pouch of skin under their arm.
- C. It can also make you feel happier and calmer.
- D. Recycling plastic keeps it out of rivers and seas.
Question 9
Read the paragraph. Which sentence does not belong? (1) Our class garden has grown so much this term. (2) The tomatoes are bright red and ready to pick. (3) The sunflowers are taller than our teacher. (4) My cousin is learning to play the trumpet. (5) We even found a family of ladybirds on the beans.
- A. My cousin is learning to play the trumpet.
- B. The sunflowers are taller than our teacher.
- C. Our class garden has grown so much this term.
- D. The tomatoes are bright red and ready to pick.
Question 10
Read the start of the paragraph. Which sentence would fit best as the next sentence? The Amazon rainforest is home to amazing wildlife. Jaguars hunt along the riverbanks. Colourful toucans fly between the trees.
- A. Some robots build cars in factories.
- B. Tiny poison dart frogs live on the forest floor.
- C. On land, they waddle or slide on their bellies.
- D. It can also make you feel happier and calmer.
Question 11
Read the paragraph. Which sentence does not belong? (1) Getting ready for a sleepover is fun. (2) First, pack your pyjamas and toothbrush. (3) Next, choose a game or a film to share. (4) Volcanoes can erupt without warning. (5) Finally, remember your sleeping bag and pillow.
- A. Next, choose a game or a film to share.
- B. First, pack your pyjamas and toothbrush.
- C. Volcanoes can erupt without warning.
- D. Finally, remember your sleeping bag and pillow.
Question 12
Read the start of the paragraph. Which sentence would fit best as the next sentence? Recycling helps protect the planet. When we recycle paper, fewer trees need to be cut down. Recycling metal cans saves energy.
- A. Some penguins can dive more than 500 metres deep.
- B. Some otters keep a favourite stone in a pouch of skin under their arm.
- C. Recycling plastic keeps it out of rivers and seas.
- D. Tiny poison dart frogs live on the forest floor.
Question 13
Read the paragraph. Which sentence does not belong? (1) Exercise is good for your body and your mind. (2) It makes your heart and muscles stronger. (3) It helps you sleep better at night. (4) The Moon goes round the Earth. (5) It can also make you feel happier and calmer.
- A. It makes your heart and muscles stronger.
- B. The Moon goes round the Earth.
- C. Exercise is good for your body and your mind.
- D. It can also make you feel happier and calmer.
Question 14
Read the start of the paragraph. Which sentence would fit best as the next sentence? Penguins are birds that cannot fly. Instead, their wings work like flippers for swimming. Some penguins can dive more than 500 metres deep.
- A. Jaguars hunt along the riverbanks.
- B. On land, they waddle or slide on their bellies.
- C. It helps you sleep better at night.
- D. Then they smash shellfish against the stone to open them.
Question 15
Read the paragraph. Which sentence does not belong? (1) Sea otters are clever tool users. (2) Giraffes have very long necks. (3) They float on their backs and place a flat stone on their chests. (4) Then they smash shellfish against the stone to open them. (5) Some otters keep a favourite stone in a pouch of skin under their arm.
- A. Some otters keep a favourite stone in a pouch of skin under their arm.
- B. Giraffes have very long necks.
- C. Sea otters are clever tool users.
- D. Then they smash shellfish against the stone to open them.
Question 16
Read the start of the paragraph. Which sentence would fit best as the next sentence? The Amazon rainforest is home to amazing wildlife. Jaguars hunt along the riverbanks. Colourful toucans fly between the trees.
- A. Tiny poison dart frogs live on the forest floor.
- B. The tomatoes are bright red and ready to pick.
- C. Others explore places too dangerous for humans, like deep oceans.
- D. Some otters keep a favourite stone in a pouch of skin under their arm.
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