Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in bold letters. Five alternative meanings of the bold part of the sentence are given below. Choose the correct one.

I am certain that all his schemes will end in smoke.

  1. Will produce good results

  2. Bear no fruits

  3. Benefit the poor and the downtrodden

  4. Motivate others

  5. Be severely criticized by the public
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The idiom 'end in smoke' means to come to nothing, to produce no results, to fail completely. 'Bear no fruits' correctly captures this meaning of producing no outcome. The other options incorrectly suggest success, helping others, motivation, or criticism.

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