Multiple choice

Directions: From the group of sentences given below, select a sentence that does not belong to the group.

(1) The bankers are appalled at the economic incompetence of some officials. (2) They were dismayed by the u-turn in policy of the department. (3) Amendments have been added to the bill to appease the local pressure groups. (4) She suffered horrendous injuries during the accident.

  1. 1

  2. 4

  3. 2

  4. 3

  5. None
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Correct; all the sentences except 3, convey the idea of 'sadness', etc. This sentence, however conveys the idea of  'appeasement' .

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