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Odd One Out: Words

Grade 1–33 sheets · answer keys · PDF

Reviewed by
Emily Harper

Each row on these worksheets has four words. Three belong to the same group, such as fruits or vehicles, and one does not. Children circle the odd word out. On the third sheet they also write the name of the group, which turns it into a vocabulary and thinking task.

Odd Word Out (Easy)

Odd Word Out (Easy)
Name ______________Date ________Score ___ / 10

Circle the word that does not belong.

  1. greenshirtskirtsock
  2. purplebananalemonapple
  3. traintractorcarwhite
  4. yellowwhitepinktractor
  5. skirtwhiteglovehat
  6. planepinkpurplewhite
  7. applegrapedresspear
  8. planelioncatsheep
  9. purplemangoredgreen
  10. peachappleblackcherry
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Odd Word Out (Medium)

Odd Word Out (Medium)
Name ______________Date ________Score ___ / 10

Circle the word that does not belong.

  1. glovesockjuiceshoe
  2. sheepcarrotlioncat
  3. cocoalemonpeachapple
  4. footarmnoseboat
  5. armnosepearear
  6. truckcowrabbitdog
  7. cornlettucehorseonion
  8. gloveninescarfsock
  9. milkcocoasmoothiered
  10. cabbagecornnosepotato
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Odd Word Out: Name the Group

Odd Word Out: Name the Group
Name ______________Date ________Score ___ / 10

Circle the word that does not belong. Then write what the other three words have in common.

  1. hatshoeskirtcarGroup: clothes
  2. cabbagelettucepeppersixGroup: vegetables
  3. grapeonefiveeightGroup: numbers
  4. hatmangolemonplumGroup: fruits
  5. catcherryhorsecowGroup: animals
  6. tigercocoalionrabbitGroup: animals
  7. kneearmlegtractorGroup: body parts
  8. cornlettuceninepepperGroup: vegetables
  9. bananatrucklemoncherryGroup: fruits
  10. twolegchinarmGroup: body parts
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How to use the word sheets

Read the words in each row together if your child is still learning to read. Ask what three of the words have in common, then which word is left over.

The easy sheet uses five familiar groups. The medium sheet uses nine groups, including body parts, drinks and number words. The answer key lists the odd word and the group.

What children practise

Sorting words into groups builds vocabulary and helps children explain their thinking. It also practises reading short, common words.

For letter-level practice, see the alphabet and phonics worksheets.

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Questions about odd one out words worksheet

What age is this for?

Grades 1 to 3, or younger children with an adult reading the words.

What groups are used?

Fruits, vegetables, animals, colors, clothes, vehicles, body parts, numbers and drinks.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. It shows the odd word, and on Sheet 3 the group name too.

Are they free?

Yes. All sheets are free to print.