question in book:
Which of the following two sentences does not make sense?
Options:
- Sentence A: "Staying up late can prolong a person's life."
- Sentence B: "Staying up late may shorten a person's life span."

standard solution:
Staying up late is not good for your health.
The answer is Sentence A.

[TEACHER] Which of the following two sentences does not make sense?
Options:
- Sentence A: "She wore an armor when she was cooking to keep her clothes clean"
- Sentence B: "She wore an apron when she was cooking to keep her clothes clean"

[Student] Armor is used to protect oneself in battle, not cooking.
The answer is Sentence A.

Teacher: Pick which sentence is not logical.
Options:
- Sentence A: "Chicken is a kind of fruit."
- Sentence B: "Apple is a kind of fruit."

Student: Chicken is a kind of poultry, not fruit.
The answer is Sentence A.

question in book:
Of the following two sentences, which one is against common sense?
Options:
- Sentence A: "Jess wrapped the belt around her waist."
- Sentence B: "Jessie wrapped her scarf around her waist."

standard solution:
Scarves should be worn around the neck, not around the waist.
The answer is Sentence B.

[TEACHER] Choose the sentence that goes against common sense.
Options:
- Sentence A: "If you want to learn the news, you can read the news in the newspaper"
- Sentence B: "If you want to learn the news, you must read the news in the newspaper"

[Student] Newspapers are not the only place to learn the news.
The answer is Sentence B.

[TEACHER] One of the following sentences is nonsensical. Which one is it?
Options:
- Sentence A: "Sam is listening to the teacher."
- Sentence B: "Sam is listening to the lectern"

[Student]
Sam can look or touch a lectern but unless it has a microphone with a speaker she would have a hard time hearing it.
The answer is Sentence B.