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Which sentence doesn't fit the topic, what William Carlos Williams did in his life?

In high school, William Carlos Williams decided to become both a doctor and a poet. He went to medical school and worked all his life as a doctor. But he continued to write, and he often jotted down poems in between seeing patients. He published many poems from the 1910s to the 1960s. An American poet named Edna St. Vincent Millay also wrote during this time period. Williams worked on a new form of American poetry—poems about everyday life. Among Williams's most famous poems are "This is Just to Say" and "The Red Wheelbarrow."

• In high school, William Carlos Williams decided to become both a doctor and a poet.

• He went to medical school and worked all his life as a doctor.

• An American poet named Edna St. Vincent Millay also wrote during this time period.

• Among Williams's most famous poems are "This is Just to Say" and "The Red Wheelbarrow."

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Which sentence doesn't fit the topic, how Doñana National Park is important for birds?

Doñana National Park in southern Spain is full of marshes, dunes, forests, and beaches. These natural features provide an important habitat for enormous numbers of birds. The hollow bones that birds have help them fly. More than half a million birds spend the winter in Doñana. On top of that, as many as six million birds also stop there to rest and eat as they are migrating. To protect the birds, the park does not allow visitors in wilderness areas except with official guides.

• Doñana National Park in southern Spain is full of marshes, dunes, forests, and beaches.

• The hollow bones that birds have help them fly.

• On top of that, as many as six million birds also stop there to rest and eat as they are migrating.

• To protect the birds, the park does not allow visitors in wilderness areas except with official guides.

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Which sentence doesn't fit the topic, how Carl Linnaeus created a system for naming living things?

As a child in Sweden in the 1700s, Carl Linnaeus enjoyed memorizing plant names. But at that time, plants and animals often had more than one name, making careful study difficult. After Linnaeus grew up and became a scientist, he created a new system for naming living things. According to Linnaeus's system, everything has a genus, which is like a group name, followed by its own species name. One familiar example is the name Tyrannosaurus rex. It means that this dinosaur is in the genus Tyrannosaurus and the species rex. The Tyrannosaurus rex used to live in river valleys of North America.

• But at that time, plants and animals often had more than one name, making careful study difficult.

• After Linnaeus grew up and became a scientist, he created a new system for naming living things.

• One familiar example is the name Tyrannosaurus rex.

• The Tyrannosaurus rex used to live in river valleys of North America.

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Which sentence doesn't fit the topic, what you can see in Wellington, New Zealand?

If you visit Wellington, New Zealand's capital city, you'll find a lot to see and do. At the national museum, you'll learn about the Maori, the indigenous people of the islands. You can also take a tour of Weta, a company that makes movie props and special effects. In 1848, an earthquake caused serious damage to many buildings in Wellington. Leaving downtown, you can climb Mount Victoria or kayak in the ocean. From night markets to live theater, there's something for everyone in Wellington.

• If you visit Wellington, New Zealand's capital city, you'll find a lot to see and do.

• You can also take a tour of Weta, a company that makes movie props and special effects.

• Leaving downtown, you can climb Mount Victoria or kayak in the ocean.

• In 1848, an earthquake caused serious damage to many buildings in Wellington.

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Which sentence doesn't fit the topic, what a century egg is?

The century egg, also called the thousand-year egg, is a popular snack in China. Another favorite Chinese treat is called dragon's beard candy. Century eggs are not really one thousand or even one hundred years old. However, they soak for a long time in a special liquid. They sit for several weeks or months in a mixture of tea, lime, ash, and salt. After that, the eggs smell swampy and look like brown or green jelly. But people who have tried them say they taste delightful.

• But people who have tried them say they taste delightful.

• Another favorite Chinese treat is called dragon's beard candy.

• Century eggs are not really one thousand or even one hundred years old.

• However, they soak for a long time in a special liquid.

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Which sentence doesn't fit the topic, Clara Brown's mission to find her family?

While Clara Brown was enslaved in the 1800s, she was separated from her children. After she was freed, Brown decided to find her family. She heard her daughter might live out west, so she headed to Colorado with some miners who were looking for gold. The town of Leadville, Colorado, became one of the world's largest silver mining towns. In Central City, Colorado, Brown started a successful business washing people's clothes. She saved up enough money to search for her family in other states. Finally, Brown reunited with her beloved daughter in Iowa.

• While Clara Brown was enslaved in the 1800s, she was separated from her children.

• After she was freed, Brown decided to find her family.

• The town of Leadville, Colorado, became one of the world's largest silver mining towns.

• In Central City, Colorado, Brown started a successful business washing people's clothes.

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Which sentence doesn't fit the topic, how Alvin helps scientists explore under the sea?

People should not dive more than 130 feet under the sea, but scientists often need to go deeper than that. So how do scientists safely explore the deep ocean? They have a machine that allows them to dive more than 14,000 feet down. It's a thick-walled Human Occupied Vehicle named Alvin. Alvin is equipped with scientific instruments, cameras, arms for collecting samples, and windows for enjoying the view. Similarly, scientists have learned about Mars using spacecraft named Spirit and Opportunity. Two scientists can squeeze into Alvin and stay under the water for ten hours.

• They have a machine that allows them to dive more than 14,000 feet down.

• It's a thick-walled Human Occupied Vehicle named Alvin.

• Similarly, scientists have learned about Mars using spacecraft named Spirit and Opportunity.

• Two scientists can squeeze into Alvin and stay under the water for ten hours.

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Which sentence doesn't fit the topic, how French farmers raise snails?

In France, some farmers raise an unusual animal for food: snails. Snails need less space and less feed than cows or other large animals, but they still take special care. One difference between snails and slugs is that snails have shells and slugs do not. Snail farmers keep their snails in pens covered with nets and feed them plenty of greens. Snail farmers also must keep their snails safe from birds, porcupines, and other predators. These farmers try to raise as many healthy snails as they can, because snails are popular to eat in France.

• In France, some farmers raise an unusual animal for food: snails.

• One difference between snails and slugs is that snails have shells and slugs do not.

• Snail farmers keep their snails in pens covered with nets and feed them plenty of greens.

• Snail farmers also must keep their snails safe from birds, porcupines, and other predators.

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Which sentence doesn't fit the topic, why people visit Chichen Itza in Mexico?

In the ruins of Chichen Itza, thousand-year-old stone structures still stand. An ancient city of the Maya people, Chichen Itza is a popular sight for tourists in Mexico. In Mexico, Spanish is the most commonly spoken language. At Chichen Itza, visitors can see large stone temples, palaces, and an ancient ball court. A great pyramid at Chichen Itza is covered with beautiful carvings of gods and other figures. No wonder millions of tourists arrive at Chichen Itza every year

• In the ruins of Chichen Itza, thousand-year-old stone structures still stand.

• An ancient city of the Maya people, Chichen Itza is a popular sight for tourists in Mexico.

• In Mexico, Spanish is the most commonly spoken language.

• No wonder millions of tourists arrive at Chichen Itza every year.

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Which sentence doesn't fit the topic, how women's role in surfing has changed?

Centuries ago, surfing was a community activity in places like Hawaii. Men, women, and children all rode the ocean waves standing on boards. Later, however, things became less equal. Surfing competitions began to be organized and pay prize money in the 1960s. But there were fewer women's events than men's, and women's prizes were smaller. The World Surf League took an important step forward in 2018, when it announced that it would award equal prize money to women and men. Also in 2018, some swimming contests increased the amount of prize money they award.

• Men, women, and children all rode the ocean waves standing on boards.

• Surfing competitions began to be organized and pay prize money in the 1960s.

• The World Surf League took an important step forward in 2018, when it announced that it would award equal prize money to women and men.

• Also in 2018, some swimming contests increased the amount of prize money they award.

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