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  • Charlie's favorite flavor of ice cream is chocolate chip. He always shops at Safeway. Even though he has tried other flavors he likes chocolate chip the best. What doesn't belong?
    He always shops at Safeway.
  • Whiskers the Cat needed to go to the vet. She was scratching fleas on her body all day long. The vet's office was cold inside. The vet gave Whiskers some medicine. What doesn't belong?
    The vet's office was cold inside.
  • Kim: I really like going to art museums. Do you like to go to museums? Sue: I went to the Natural History Museum. Is Sue's answer on or off topic?
    Off topic. Although Sue talked about a museum, she did not answer Kim.
  • Kate: I'm going to the zoo this weekend. I hope to see the penguins. Kelly: I saw the penguins last time I was there. They are awesome. Is Kelly's response on topic or off topic?
    On topic
  • Jose: I really want to see that new comedy movie that comes out this weekend. Do you want to come with me? Liz: Not this weekend, maybe another time. Was Liz's answer on or off topic?
    On topic
  • Jason's history report was due last Friday. It was on the history of the California Missions. Jason loved reading about rockets. He researched on the Internet and ended up earning an A. What doesn't belong?
    Jason loved reading about rockets.
  • Peter loved to cook. He was best at making huge birthday cakes for his friends. Peter's birthday is on September 26th. The last cake he made stood 2 feet tall. What doesn't belong?
    Peter's birthday is on September 26th.
  • Joe: Is that your hat and gloves? Cindy: I'm so cold. Was Cindy's response on or off topic?
    Off topic
  • Ryan always forgot to raise his hand in class. He would blurt out the answer and then his teacher would get upset. Ryan's last name was Jones. The teacher told Ryan that it was not ok to call out the answer. What doesn't belong?
    Ryan's last name was Jones.
  • Michael and Michelle went to the movies last Saturday. When they got to the theater, the alien movie had sold out. Michelle got popcorn with no butter. They ended up having to see the new monster movie. What doesn't belong?
    Michelle got popcorn with no butter.
  • Madeline needed to buy a new dress. She must have tried on 100 hundred dresses. Madeline ran into her friend Zoe at the mall. Finally, she found the perfect dress. What doesn't belong?
    Madeline ran into her friend Zoe at the mall.
  • Bill: I'm joining a new soccer team and I'm a little nervous. Sam: I'm going to play football next season. Is Sam's answer on or off topic?
    Off topic
  • Mom was driving home from the grocery store when she had a flat tire. She had just bought strawberries. She needed to pull over and change her tire. What doesn't belong?
    She had just bought strawberries.
  • Pam: I'm going to start an exercise routine every morning. I like to walk around my neighborhood and do yoga. Kelly: Can I exercise with you? Is Kelly's answer on or off topic?
    On topic
  • Our school is having a Valentine's Dance. Tickets will go on sale next Thursday for $2.00. The dance will be held in the gym. The school's carpets are brown
    The school's carpets are brown
  • Mara needed to buy stamps to mail her birthday party invitations. She walked to the post office and bought 20 stamps. She wore her new sandals to the post office. Mara chose stamps with hearts on them. What doesn't belong?
    She wore her new sandals to the post office
  • Cheri had a dog named Riley. They went on long walks together every night. Riley loved going on walks. Riley had a red leash. They enjoyed their nightly walks together. What doesn't belong?
    Riley had a red leash.
  • Ann: What are you having for lunch today? I'm going to pick up a salad. Do you want to come with me? Jim: I like pizza. Is Jim's answer on or off topic
    Off topic because he did not answer Ann's questions and made a statement about what he likes.
  • Natalie was learning to sign her name in cursive. She practiced every day after school. She wrote with a purple glitter pencil. After a week, Natalie was good at writing her name. What doesn't belong?
    She wrote with a purple glitter pencil.
  • Charlie got a new train set for his birthday last week. It's so big, the track barely fits in his bedroom. Charlie is 3 years older than his sister. The caboose is Charlie's favorite part of the train set. What doesn't belong? 
    Charlie is 3 years older than his sister.
  • Jenna loves to talk on the phone. She calls everyone she knows every day after school. Her bedroom has pink wallpaper. Jenna's father told her that the phone bill is getting too expensive. What doesn't belong?
    Her bedroom has pink wallpaper.
  • Sally: We are going out for dinner tonight. Would you like to join us? Meg: Sure, I'd love to. Is Meg's answer on or off topic?
    On topic
  • Matt: Do you like gardening? Tina: Yes, I like to grow flowers. Was Tina's response on or off topic?
    On topic
  • Carry: I'm going to bake muffins this weekend. What is your favorite kind of muffins? Fred: I really like blueberry muffins. What kind are you going to bake? Is Fred's answer on or off topic?
    On topic