Sentences That Do Not Belong

Children should not play video games. First, children should be active, so playing outside is better than playing video games. Secondly, many video games are violent. However, many video games are not violent. Finally, time spent playing video games could be spent reading or spending time with friends and family. In conclusion, many activities are better for children than playing video games. Which detail sentence does NOT belong in this paragraph?

• Secondly, many video games are violent.

• Finally, time spent playing video games could be spent reading or spending time with friends and family.

• However, many video games are not violent.

Identify the sentence that does not belong in the paragraph: The sun is a star at the center of our solar system. It provides light and heat to the planets. The sun is composed primarily of hydrogen and helium. Many people enjoy sunbathing on the beach during summer. The sun's energy is crucial for life on Earth.

• A) The sun is a star at the center of our solar system.

• B) It provides light and heat to the planets.

• C) The sun is composed primarily of hydrogen and helium.

• D) Many people enjoy sunbathing on the beach during summer.

Which sentence does not belong in the following passage? The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. It is located in Paris, France. The tower was completed in 1889. Many people visit the Eiffel Tower to enjoy the view. The Great Wall of China is another famous landmark.

• A) The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.

• B) It is located in Paris, France.

• C) The tower was completed in 1889.

• D) The Great Wall of China is another famous landmark.

Find the sentence that does not fit in the paragraph: Water is essential for all living organisms. It covers about 71% of the Earth's surface. Fish are a type of animal that lives in water. Water is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

• A) Water is essential for all living organisms.

• B) It covers about 71% of the Earth's surface.

• C) Fish are a type of animal that lives in water.

• D) Water is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

Which sentence does not belong in this paragraph? The Amazon rainforest is home to a vast number of species. It is often referred to as the "lungs of the planet". The Amazon River is the second longest river in the world. Deforestation in the Amazon is a major environmental concern.

• A) The Amazon rainforest is home to a vast number of species.

• B) It is often referred to as the "lungs of the planet".

• C) The Amazon River is the second longest river in the world.

• D) Deforestation in the Amazon is a major environmental concern.

Identify the sentence that does not belong: Shakespeare is known for his plays and sonnets. He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon. The Mona Lisa is a famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci. Shakespeare's works are still performed today.

• A) Shakespeare is known for his plays and sonnets.

• B) He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon.

• C) The Mona Lisa is a famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci.

• D) Shakespeare's works are still performed today.

Which sentence does not belong in the paragraph? The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth. It covers more than 63 million square miles. The Atlantic Ocean is the second largest ocean. The Pacific Ocean is deeper than the Atlantic Ocean.

• A) The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.

• B) It covers more than 63 million square miles.

• C) The Atlantic Ocean is the second largest ocean.

• D) The Pacific Ocean is deeper than the Atlantic Ocean.

Find the sentence that does not fit in the paragraph: The human body is composed of various systems. The circulatory system includes the heart and blood vessels. The digestive system processes food. The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris.

• A) The human body is composed of various systems.

• B) The circulatory system includes the heart and blood vessels.

• C) The digestive system processes food.

• D) The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris.

Which sentence does not belong in this paragraph? The Great Wall of China is a historic fortification. It was built to protect against invasions. The wall stretches over 13,000 miles. The Pyramids of Giza are located in Egypt.

• A) The Great Wall of China is a historic fortification.

• B) It was built to protect against invasions.

• C) The wall stretches over 13,000 miles.

• D) The Pyramids of Giza are located in Egypt.

Identify the sentence that does not belong: The moon orbits the Earth. It has a significant impact on tides. The sun is the center of our solar system. The moon has phases such as new moon and full moon.

• A) The moon orbits the Earth.

• B) It has a significant impact on tides.

• C) The sun is the center of our solar system.

• D) The moon has phases such as new moon and full moon.