Question

which story premise most clearly lacks conflict?

a. a chemistry teacher wants to give a pop quiz, but an unscheduled fire drill disrupts his plans.

b. a man and a woman ride the same bus to and from work every day but never speak to each other.

c. a teenager cant decide what he should wear on the first day of school.

d. a young girl wants to buy a toy for her little brother but doesnt have enough money.

Explanation:

To determine which story premise lacks conflict, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The teacher's plan (give a quiz) is disrupted by a fire drill, creating a conflict between his intention and the unexpected event.
• Option B: A man and a woman ride the same bus daily but never speak. There's no opposing force, goal, or problem here—just a description of a routine with no tension or conflict.
• Option C: The teenager has an internal conflict (indecision) about what to wear.
• Option D: The girl wants to buy a toy but lacks money, creating a conflict between her goal and a limitation.

Answer:

B. A man and a woman ride the same bus to and from work every day but never speak to each other.