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The correct answer is 'I was given a scholarship by the government for performing well in my first year of graduation.'

Key Points 

• The given sentence is in Active Voice. As per the given question, we must change it to Passive Voice.
• The process of transformation is as follows: 
• The structure of the given sentence is as follows:
• Subject + V2+ Object. (Active Voice)
• Subject (objective case)+ was/were + V3 + Object (subjective case). (Passive Voice)
• Example:
• Their cousin showed them some rare photographs. (Active Voice)
• They were shown some rare photographs by their cousin. (Passive Voice)
• Here, in the given question 'The government' is the subject.
• And 'me' is an object.
• The subject will be put in place of the object and the object will be put in place of the subject.
• And 'gave' will be changed into 'was given'.
• The conjunction 'by' will be added.
• Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 1. 

Correct Sentence: I was given a scholarship by the government for performing well in my first year of graduation.

The correct answer is 'If Sunaina had worked hard, she would have cleared the test.'

Key Points​

• The Third Conditional: The third conditional expresses an unreal situation in the past, with reference to the hypothetical outcome that would result also in the past.
• The structure used in the third conditional sentences is:
• if + past perfect | would (could/might) + perfect infinitive
• Examples, 
• If I had known how you were going to react, I would have kept my mouth shut.
• If you had seen the movie, we could have talked about the ending.
• According to the explanation and examples that are given above, it can be understood that option 4 is the correct answer.

Additional Information

• There are four types of conditional sentences: zero, first, second and third.
• 1. The Zero Conditional: The zero conditional expresses something that is considered to be a universal truth or when one action always follows another.
• if (or when) + present tense | present tense
• if (or when) + past tense | past tense
• Examples, 
• When I did my homework, my teacher was happy.
• If the temperature reaches zero degrees Celsius, water freezes.
• My mom comforted me when I got scared.
• If you mix red and yellow, you get orange.
• NOTE: The zero conditional is the only type of conditional in which “when” can replace “if.”
• 2. The First Conditional: The first conditional expresses a future scenario that might occur. Assuming that the condition is fulfilled, the outcome is likely to happen.
• if + present tense | will (may/might/can/could/should) + infinitive
• Examples, 
• ​We could go to Paris if we save enough money
• If I get paid today, I will go shopping.
• 3. The Second Conditional: The second conditional can either refer to future hypotheticals that are unlikely to be true or present situations that are untrue or impossible.
• ​if + simple past | would/might/could + infinitive (simple or continuous)
• Examples, 
• If I were rich, I would travel the world.
• If he knew the right people, he could get the promotion.

The correct answer is 'You had better consult a physician or you will be sick.'

Key Points

• We use 'had better' to refer to the present or the future, to talk about actions we think people should do or which are desirable in a specific situation.
• We use 'had better......or' structure if we think there will be negative results if someone does not do what is desired or suggested.
• Examples, 
• She had better get here soon or she’ll miss the opening ceremony.
• We had better take something to eat or we will be hungry later.
• You had better take an umbrella or you will get wet.
• I think I had better take them or they will get lost.
• According to the explanation and examples that are given above, the structure 'had better......or' is the correct usage.
• Therefore, option 3 is the correct answer.

The correct answer is 'Option 4'

 Key Points

• The blank requires a noun that fits the context of a possible emergency related to gas.
• The word "leak" specifically refers to an accidental escape of a liquid or gas, especially from a pipe.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: *'*What to do in the event of a gas leak.'

 Additional Information

• Option 1 "lead" refers to guiding or directing, and doesn't fit here.
• Option 2 "leek" is a type of vegetable, not relevant to the context.
• Option 3 "leer" means to look or gaze in an unpleasant or malicious way, and it doesn't fit here.

The correct answer is 'Courage can overcome Fear.​'

Key Points 

• The given sentence is an example of Passive Voice. As per the given question, we must change it to Active Voice.
• The process of transformation is as follows:
• The subject of the given sentence is 'Courage'.
• The object of the given sentence is 'Fear'.
• Since a modal verb has been used in the passive voice, therefore, the active voice will follow the given structure:-
• Active Voice - modal verb*(can)* + V1
• Passive Voice - modal verb*(can)* + be + V3
• Here, 'can be overcome' is changed into 'can overcome' because in the 'passive to active' transformation first form of the verb is used. 

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Correct Sentence: Courage can overcome Fear.

The correct answer is: Tina declared that though Preeti might do her worst, she could not harm her.

Key Points

• The given sentence is a direct speech, and we need to convert it into an indirect speech.
• We follow these rules in Direct-Indirect speech:
• The reporting verb 'said' changes to "declared" in the indirect speech because the direct speech is given as a statement.
• "Let" changes to "might" in indirect speech.
• The verb 'cannot' changes to the pronoun 'could not' in indirect speech.
• The inverted commas ("...") are replaced with the conjunction 'that' to show the indirect speech part.
• The comma (,) is omitted to show the indirect speech part.
• The first word of the indirect speech is in capital letters.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 1.

The indirect sentence is: Tina declared that though Preeti might do her worst, she could not harm her.

The correct answer is 'How many languages can be understood by you?'

Key Points

• The given sentence is an example of Active Voice. As per the given question, we must change it to Passive Voice.
• The process of transformation is as follows:
• In the 'active-passive' transformation except for (who and whom) rest of the Wh-family Pronouns will remain unchanged.
• Here, in the given question 'How many dialects' will remain unchanged.
• 'can speak' will be changed into 'can be spoken'.
• Lastly, the conjunction 'by' will be added.
• Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 4.

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Correct Sentence: How many languages can be understood by you?

The correct answer is: America's first president, George Washington, served in office from 1789 to 1797. This is correct because it properly uses commas for apposition and avoids unnecessary punctuation errors.

The correct answer is 'shakily.

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 Key Points

• The blank requires an adverb that describes the manner in which she was moving when she fell.
• "Shakily" indicates an unsteady or trembling movement, fitting the context.

Therefore, the correct answer is- 'Shakily'.

 Additional Information

• Option 2 "firmly" and Option 4 "strongly" imply confidence or strength, not suitable here.
• Option 3 "vaguely" means in a way that is uncertain, indefinite, or unclear, which doesn't fit the context.

The correct answer is Option 4. 

Key Points

• The sentence that shows the correct use of commas is:
• The most popular pastas are spaghetti, fettuccine, and ravioli. In this sentence, commas are used to separate a list of items (spaghetti, fettuccine, and ravioli). Commas are commonly used in lists to separate individual items or elements

Additional Information

1. Eggs can be fried, scrambled, or, boiled.

• This sentence contains incorrect comma usage. The comma after "or" is unnecessary and creates a comma splice. The correct sentence would be: "Eggs can be fried, scrambled, or boiled." Here, the commas are used to separate the list of cooking methods for eggs.

2. Boys enjoy playing, baseball, soccer, and football.

• This sentence also contains incorrect comma usage. The commas are placed after "playing" and "baseball" in a way that disrupts the sentence structure. The correct sentence would be: "Boys enjoy playing baseball, soccer, and football." In this corrected version, the commas are used to separate the list of sports that boys enjoy playing.

3. Cereal, eggs, and, pancakes are, breakfast food items.

• This sentence demonstrates incorrect comma placement and redundant commas. The commas after "and" and "are" are unnecessary and disrupt the sentence's clarity. The correct sentence would be: "Cereal, eggs, and pancakes are breakfast food items." Here, the commas are appropriately used to separate the list of breakfast food items.

4. The most popular pastas are spaghetti, fettuccine, and ravioli.

• This sentence shows the correct use of commas. The commas are used to separate the list of popular pasta types. The sentence is clear and effectively communicates the intended meaning.