Multiple choice

Three of the following statements indicate that he had a sparkling hope. Which of the following statements does not indicate the same?

Directions: Read the given passage and answer the following question.

Passage—VI
Ah! whatever could be said was said. All held him guilty. Even his own mother who claimed to understand him the best. All had betrayed him in his hour of need. Yet, there he was, still with a sparkling hope and knew that the truth must prevail. In the cold, dark and damp cell he never for a moment lost faith in God and goodness and was waiting anxiously for an angel to come, plead non-guilty for him and free him of his miseries.

  1. He had never lost faith in God.

  2. He was sure there was goodness.

  3. He could have evidence in his favour.

  4. He knew that the truth must prevail.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

All the others are optimistic in tone, while option 3 is negative in tone as it implies that he did not get something which he could.

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