A family is seated around the fireplace in a mountain cabin on a rainy night. A bright flash of lightning lights up the room and is followed in less than a second by a loud clap of thunder. The light bulb in a floor lamp flickers and goes out, as does the TV SET. Fortunately, the fire in the fireplace allows the family to see their way about while they try to figure out what to do.

Question

The following comments were made in the order they appear below by various members of the family.
A. " THAT LIGHTNING was a close one!"
B. " I bet the lightning hit the transformer stationed on top of the mountain."
C. " Maybe the bulb in the floor lamp burned out."
D." Why don't you try the lights in the bathroom."
E. "If the lights in there work, bring on of those bulbs out here."

Based on the information given in the article, statement A is

1. probably correct because of the short length of time between the lightning flash and the thunder
2. probably correct because the light bulb in the lamp flickered
3. probably correct if they find out the bathroom lights are not working
4. probably incorrect because they are not sure that the lightning struck the transformer
5. probably incorrect because the lightning occurred before the lights went out

this one was a long one ! a little help please
my choice would be 3?!

Answer 1

I disagree.

http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/weather/wlight1.htm

Answer 2

sorry Ms. Sue I didn't read my choice thoroughly .
would it be answer 4?!

Answer 3

No.

I've checked two of your guesses. You're on your own now.

Answer 4

thank you for the link Ms. Sue that helped. the right answer is 1 :)