Multiple choice

Directions: Pick the odd sentence out from the group.

(1) In the old days business was carried on at a rather more sedate pace. (2) The philosophers are usually sober in their thoughts and attitude. (3) The elections proceeded in an atmosphere of relative calm. (4) They were perturbed that the bank had begun switching some of its problem loans. (5) With his placid disposition, the grandfather seldom got involved in family arguments.

  1. 4

  2. 1

  3. 3

  4. 5

  5. 2
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Explanation

Correct; the general tone of the group is calm, placid etc. The word 'perturbed' in in this sentence means ' disturbed'  which is opposite in meaning to other sentences.So this sentence is the odd one.

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