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Kriti

Asked: October 22, 2026In: Class 9 English

He thought he could ace the exam without studying, but that was just wishful thinking. (i) a clever shortcut but no real effort behind it (ii) a confident guess but lacking proper knowledge (iii) a hopeful belief but unlikely to be true (iv) a strong desire but based on facts and planning

(iii) a hopeful belief but unlikely to be true ‘Wishful thinking’ refers to relying on pleasant fantasies or baseless hopes rather than concrete facts, practical realities and the diligent effort necessary to achieve positive outcomes. CBSE Class 9 English Kaveri Chapter 8 ...