WBCS.LIVE practice question

One or two stars were still ____________ in the sky.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. burning
  2. turning
  3. twinkling
  4. tinkling

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: twinkling

Explanation: Context: The sentence describes stars visible in the sky. The correct verb is 'twinkling', which refers to the sparkling appearance of stars. 1. burning ❌ – incorrect; stars shine, not burn visibly. 2. turning ❌ – does not fit context. 3. twinkling ✅ – correct; natural phenomenon. 4. tinkling ❌ – relates to sound, not light. Correct/Example Sentence: One or two stars were still twinkling in the early morning sky.