Multiple choice

Directions: The sentences below convey a certain idea. Pick the sentence that does not convey this idea.

(1) The streams of lava have in themselves the principles of incandescence and can attain white heat. (2) The bonfire smouldered the whole night and the smoke could be seen drifting over the paddock. (3) History is replete with the glowing examples of women achievers. (4) An aureole is symbolic of the man being holy. (5) After the eclipse, the sky was luminous with stars and planets.

  1. 2

  2. 5

  3. 1

  4. 3

  5. 4
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Correct; the keywords of the group are 'bright, glow'. The word 'smoulder' meaning 'not bright' in the sentence, does not talk about the same idea as other sentences in do.

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