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The correct answer is 'Both A and B.'

Key Points

• The word 'Appeal' as a verb means To make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request.
• The word 'Appeal' as a verb means To be attractive or interesting to somebody.
• In sentence A, the word 'Appeal' has been correctly used as a verb as the sentence is talking about the mayor making an urgent request to the people of the city to stay calm.
• In sentence B, the word 'Appeal' has been correctly used as a verb as the sentence is talking about the idea of living in the U.S. to be not attractive or interesting to somebody.
• In sentence C, the word 'Appeal' is inappropriately used and doesn't fit the context of the sentence.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 2.

The correct answer is '​Both A and C'.

Key Points

• The meaning of the word 'Capture' is 'take into one's possession or control by force or record accurately in words or pictures'. It is a verb.
• Sentence A has correctly used the given word. She recorded the image on film.
• In sentence B, the word 'capture' is incorrectly used. We must release the parachute so that it ensures a safe landing when there's an emergency.
• Sentence C has correctly used the given word. It is stated that someone's paintings expressed the essence of France. 

Additional Information

• Synonyms of 'capture' are: Seize, arrest, apprehend.
• Antonyms of 'capture' are: Release, Discharge, expel.

The correct answer is ‘that has got the nation and the world’.

Key Points 

• In the given sentence, the use of ‘gotten’( past participle of the verb ‘get’) in the phrase ‘that gotten the nation and the world’ is incorrect.
• The sentence mentions El Salvador as the first country to accept Bitcoin as legal tender. This move has made the nation and the world debate about the pros and cons of cryptocurrency.
• ‘El Salvador has become’ is indicative of the past perfect tense that is emphasized by the auxiliary verb ‘has’.  The verb form ‘debating’ indicates the implication in the present scenario. Besides, we can infer- ‘that has got the nation and the world’ is the most appropriate answer considering the ‘tense’ of the phrase. Thus, the correct answer is Option 4.
• Options 1 and 2 are incorrect as they consist of the plural auxiliary verb ‘have’.The verb form ‘getting’ mentioned in option 4 is incorrect as it is in present continuous tense.

The correct sentence will be: El Salvador has become the first country to accept Bitcoin as legal tender in a move that has got the nation and the world debating the opportunities and dangers of cryptocurrency.

The correct answer is ‘that is taking place in’.

Key Points

• ​In the given sentence, the use of ‘which’ in the phrase ‘which is taking place’ is incorrect.
• The sentence mentions the revised list of the world’s endangered plants and animals. It is also said that the list was released at the world’s leading conservation congress. But, the use of the conjunction ‘which’ is incorrect. The clause mentioning the venue/location of the ‘conservation congress’ is an essential clause. It has an identification function i.e. narrows down the identification of the conservation congress by mentioning its location. Here, the reference is to the conservation congress taking place in Marseille. Hence, the correct conjunction to be used is ‘that’.
• Options 1 and 3 consist of the conjunction ‘which’. Thus, they are incorrect. Though option 1 consists of the conjunction ‘that’, the preposition ‘at’ is incorrect. While ‘at’ is used to indicate a particular place or an exact location, ‘in’ is used to indicate a neighbourhood or a city/ country. As the reference is to Marseille(a French city), ‘in’ is the correct preposition.
• Thus, the correct answer is Option 4.

The correct sentence will be: The revised list of the world's endangered plants and animals was released at the start of the world's leading conservation congress that is taking place in the French city of Marseille.

Additional Information 

• An essential clause is a clause that is an important part of a sentence. It can have an identifying function and thus cannot be removed from a sentence without changing its structure/meaning. It is not offset by commas.
• A non-essential clause provides superfluous information that, while interesting, is insignificant to the main point of a sentence. It can be removed from a sentence without altering its structure or meaning. It is usually offset by commas.

The correct answer is 'the access of households to electricity and clean cooking fuel has been shown.'

Key Points

• In the underlined segment, the use of the noun 'excess' with the context of the sentence is incorrect.
• The noun 'excess' means more of something than is necessary or usual; too much of something.
• The noun 'access' should be used as that means the right or opportunity to use or benefit from something.
• Also, in the underlined segment of the sentence, the plural form of the verb 'have' is incorrect.
• The subject of the sentence is composed of the singular noun 'cooking fuel'.
• We know that a singular subject always takes a singular verb.
• Therefore, the singular form of the verb 'has' should be used in place of the plural form of the verb 'have'.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Correct sentence: The campaign to improve the access of households to electricity and clean cooking fuel has been shown to be an important factor.

The correct option is 4) 

Key Points

• The sentence I’ve probably drunk eight shots of vodka to stay awake, that why I’ve got a hangover today. is ❌incorrect
• The use of 'that why' is incorrect as it would be better to use 'so' which established a relationship between action, here that action is 'having eight shots of' and the reaction is 'the hangover'.
• In this sentence instead of  'that why', we should use 'so'
• The correction will be-: ' I’ve probably drunk eight shots of vodka to stay awake, so I’ve got a hangover today' (

Correct)

Correct Answer: "The assignment has been immeasurable, it's like everything needs to be done right now, last night I’ve probably drunk eight shots of vodka to stay awake, so I’ve got a hangover today and lots of body ache."

Additional Information

• If a sentence has no/not/never in it, then the clause used to connect the other part with it is ‘or’ instead of ‘nor.
• ​Example: Marry did not have bread nor butter. (❌Incorrect)
• ​Marry did not have bread or butter. (

Correct)

The correct answer is 'B.'

Key Points

• Let us explore the options:-
• 'Endeavour' means An attempt to achieve a goal.
• 'Progresive': There is no such word in English or we can say that there is some spelling mistake in this word.
• ​The correct spelling is 'Progressive' means Happening or developing steadily.
• 'Collaborate' means To work jointly on an activity or project.
• 'Escalating' means To make or become more intense or serious.
• 'Ideological' means Based on or relating to a system of ideas and ideals, especially concerning economic or political theory and policy.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Correct Sentence: But for this endeavor to be successful, all progressive forces need to collaborate and invest in escalating this ideological war we find ourselves in.

Additional Information

• The synonyms of the word 'Progressive' are "Continuous, Growing, Intensifying".
• Example of 'Progressive' in a sentence:
• Education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance.

The correct answer is 'A.'

Key Points

• Let us explore the options:-
• 'Greivous': There is no such word in English or we can say that there is some spelling mistake in this word.
• ​The correct spelling is 'Grievous' means Very severe or serious.
• 'Millennia' means A period of a thousand years.
• 'Annihilate' means To destroy utterly; obliterate.
• 'Egregious' means Outstandingly bad; shocking.
• 'Oppression' means Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Correct Sentence: There can be no justice to India’s most grievous victims over millennia if the misdeeds of the millennia are not acknowledged and a move made to “annihilate” the system that fostered egregious social and economic oppression.

Additional Information

• The synonyms of the word 'Grievous' are "Serious, Severe, Grave".
• Example of 'Grievous' in a sentence:
• Her death was a grievous shock.

The correct answer is 'D'.

Key Points

• Let us explore the options:
• 'recommended' means advised or suggested as good or suitable.
• 'surveillance' means close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal.
• 'campaigns' means an organized course of action to achieve a goal.
• 'stegmatising' means described as worthy of disgrace
• But the word that contextually fits here is 'stigmatising' which means regarded as great disapproval.
• 'diagnostic' means characteristic of a particular species, genus, or phenomenon.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Correct sentence: WHO has recommended that countries step up surveillance, amplify public awareness campaigns, governments work towards not stigmatising the disease and health infrastructure be primed towards producing diagnostic kits.

Additional Information

• The synonyms of the word 'stigmatising' are "classify, designate, tag".
• Example of 'stigmatising' in a sentence**:**
• Asking for psychological help can be stigmatising, that is why people rarely opt for it.

The correct answer is 'C.'

Key Points

• Let us explore the options:-
• 'Overhaul' means A thorough examination of machinery or a system, with repairs or changes made if necessary.
• 'Surveillance' means Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal.
• 'Neccesary': There is no such word in English or we can say that there is some spelling mistake in this word.
• ​The correct spelling is 'Necessary' means Needed to be done, achieved, or present; essential.
• 'Indiscriminate' means Done at random or without careful judgment.
• 'Entities' means Things with distinct and independent existence.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Correct Sentence: An overhaul of surveillance laws is necessary to prevent the indiscriminate monitoring of people and entities by the state and private actors.

Additional Information

• The synonyms of the word 'Necessary' are "Obligatory, Requisite, Required".
• Example of 'Necessary' in a sentence:
• Light and water are necessary for plants.