Multiple choice

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

(1) How on earth did you get in such a fix? (2) The govt. is in a soup on the issue of missing coal files. (3) The economy is in dire straits these days. (4) The administration is struck in a rut and is losing its direction.

  1. 4

  2. 3

  3. 1

  4. 2

  5. None
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Correct; all the sentences except  no. 4 , convey the idea of  being caught in trouble. This sent. however, conveys the idea of  being 'in a rut'.

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