Multiple choice

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

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

  1. 4

  2. 1

  3. 3

  4. 5

  5. 2

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Correct; the idea of  the group is of being 'sober, calm etc.'. The word 'perturbed' conveys the opposite idea. Hence, it is an odd word sentence and correct.