Directions: Below is a word/phrasal verb/idiom, followed by three sentences incorporating the word/phrasal verb/idiom. Identify the sentence(s) that best illustrate(s) the meaning of the word/phrasal verb/idiom. Choose option 5: "None of the above" if the word/phrasal verb/idiom is not used correctly in any of the sentences.
BLEAK
A. Despite the bleak circumstances, a glimmer of hope flickered in their hearts.
B. The athlete's bleak form cut through the water with effortless grace during the race.
C. The future seemed bleak, a daunting canvas of uncertainty and unforeseen challenges.
1
Only B
2
Only A
3
Both A and C
4
Both C and B
5
None of the above