Read the sentence below and answer the following question:
If we set the boat on fire, there's a chance someone may see us before the boat sinks.

Which answer correctly summarizes the meaning of this sentence?

It is ironic that destroying the thing keeping them afloat may save them.

It is sarcasm that really suggests not setting the boat on fire.

It is satire related to an entirely different set of circumstances.

It is understated despair for the serious situation.

Question

Read the sentence below and answer the following question: 
If we set the boat on fire, there's a chance someone may see us before the boat sinks.

Which answer correctly summarizes the meaning of this sentence? 

It is ironic that destroying the thing keeping them afloat may save them. 

 It is sarcasm that really suggests not setting the boat on fire. 

 It is satire related to an entirely different set of circumstances. 

 It is understated despair for the serious situation.

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Read this sentence and answer the question below:

If we can get just a few more contracts, the income will give us the bump we need to meet our earnings' goals.

What word, if substituted for bump, would best elevate the sentence to a formal tone?

  Increase 

 Clinch 

 Hike 

 Pop