question in book:
Which of the following sentences is nonsensical?
Options:
- Sentence A: "I called the front counter and asked them to send some drugs to my room"
- Sentence B: "I called the front counter and asked them to send some food to my room"

standard solution:
A front counter would not ordinarily deliver drugs to somebody's room.
The answer is Sentence A.

[TEACHER] One of the following sentences is nonsensical. Which one is it?
Options:
- Sentence A: "I go to the museum to see paintings painted by famous artists"
- Sentence B: "I go to the museum to get my clothes cleaned"

[Student] Because people go to the laundromat to wash clothes.
The answer is Sentence B.

Teacher: Choose the sentence that goes against common sense.
Options:
- Sentence A: "Dictionary can explain the meaning of a word."
- Sentence B: "Dictionaries can explain some laws of nature."

Student: A dictionary can only explain the meaning of some words, but it can't explain the laws of nature.
The answer is Sentence B.

question in book:
Of the below sentences, which one does *not* make sense?
Options:
- Sentence A: "Car exhaust has no adverse effect on the atmosphere."
- Sentence B: "Car exhaust is harmful to the atmosphere."

standard solution:
Car exhaust releases toxic fumes into the atmosphere.
The answer is Sentence A.

[TEACHER] Choose the sentence that goes against common sense.
Options:
- Sentence A: "I was disappointed because the expensive food tasted good"
- Sentence B: "I was disappointed because the expensive food tasted bad"

[Student] Food that tastes good usually makes people happy.
The answer is Sentence A.

[TEACHER] Pick which sentence is not logical.
Options:
- Sentence A: "John changed his mend."
- Sentence B: "John changed his mind."

[Student]
Mending is a process of repairing damaged clothing.
The answer is Sentence A.