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The correct answer is option 1.

Explanation:

Options 2 and 3 are rejected because they do not fit the blanks grammatically.

Options 4 is rejected because it does not make any sense when used in the blank.

Thus, leaving option 1 as the only correct answer. It forms a perfectly meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.

Additional Information

Let's see the meanings of the given words: 

'Entreaty' means 'request' and 'resumed means 'restarted'.

'Impart' means 'to communicate' and 'propriety' means 'decency'.

'Consecrate' means 'to bless' and 'proceeds' means 'income'.

'Fathom' means 'to understand' and 'objective' means 'impartial'.

So the Complete sentence is

What was thus begun by chance, was continued by entreaty, written by incoherent parcels, and after long intervals of neglect resumed as humor and occasions permitted.

The correct answer is: Counterproductive.

Key Points

• Counterproductive means having the opposite of the desired effect or outcome. (उल्टा)
• In this context, it means that the initiative is not achieving its intended goals and may even be causing harm.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

Complete sentence: The initiative has been sharply criticised as grossly inefficient and counterproductive.

Additional Information

• Capricious means impulsive and unpredictable, which does not fit the context of the sentence. (मनमौजी)
• Calumny means false and malicious statements about someone, which is not relevant to the sentence. (अपवाद)
• Canonical means conforming to a general rule or principle, which is not relevant to the sentence. (धर्मवैधानिक)

The correct answer is 'has been postponed.'

Key Points  

• It is clear that the given sentence is stating about the Present Tense.
• We can see the first part of the sentence is in the Present Tense.
• Verb tense consistency refers to keeping the same tense throughout a clause.
• We don't want to have one time period being described in two different tenses.
• So, to maintain a verb tense consistency, we have to use Present tense in the blank.
• Let us explore the given options:
• Will have been postponed: Future Perfect Continuous Tense
• Postponed: Simple Past Tense
• Will have postponed: Future Perfect Tense
• Has been postponed: Present Perfect Continuous Tense
• Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.​

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Correct sentence: Does anyone know why today's meeting has been postponed until next week?

The correct answer is "Has set".

Key Points

• The most appropriate phrase to fill in the blank is "has set".
• In this sentence, we are describing an action that happened in the past but is still relevant in the present.
• The action is the descent, which has an effect on the state of the ice crystals on the bottom surface of the sea ice.
• So, you should use the present perfect tense, which is formed by using "has" or "have" followed by the past participle form of the verb.
• In this case, the past participle of the verb "set" is "set."

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 3".

Complete Sentence: The bottom surface of the sea ice is a thick slurry of floating ice crystals, and my descent has set them in motion.

The correct answer is Option 4. 

Key Points

• In the given sentence, we are discussing the development of new sources of energy and their importance in relation to the depletion of oil reserves.
• Let's analyze the two blanks separately:
• New sources of energy are being developed.
• In this part of the sentence, we are talking about an ongoing process of developing new sources of energy. The correct tense to use is the present continuous tense, which indicates actions happening at the present moment or around the present time. Therefore, "are being" is the appropriate verb form to use here.
• This will become increasingly important as oil reserves are used up.
• Here, we are discussing a future consequence or result of the ongoing development of new energy sources. The correct tense to use is the simple present tense, which is commonly used to express general truths, habitual actions, or future events that are scheduled or planned. In this case, we are referring to the future importance of new energy sources as a result of oil reserves being used up. Therefore, "are used" is the suitable verb form to complete the sentence.
• Putting it all together, the correct answer is: New sources of energy are being developed. This will become increasingly important as oil reserves are used up.

Here, the correct answer is Steal the purse.

Key Points

• The segment that contains a grammatical error is segment 3: "steal the purse."
• The sentence is in the past tense, but this segment uses the present tense form of the verb "steal" instead of the past tense form "stole".
• Option 3: "steal the purse" is the correct answer as it contains the grammatical error.

Therefore, the correct sentence should be "She watched the thief who stole the purse in the bus."

The correct answer is 'Is Savita joining us for lunch today?'.

Key Points

• Among the given sentence the correctly structured sentence is 'Is Savita joining us for lunch today?'.
• This sentence is an example of present continuous tense which starts with a helping verb.
• The structure of these kinds of sentences is: Is/Am/Are + Subject + V1 + ing + Object?
• Example: Are we going to the picnic this evening?
• Thus, the correct answer is Option 1.

Correct Sentence: Is Savita joining us for lunch today?

Here the correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• The correct answer is segment 1: "will have purchased".
• The correct verb tense to use in this sentence is "will have been purchased" to convey that the immortality has been obtained.
• The given sentence is in passive voice and future perfect tense.
• The structure for such sentences is:-
• Subject + will + has/have + been + V3 + Object.
• For example:
• The project will have been completed by the team by the end of the month.
• The cake will have been baked by the time the guests arrive.
• Thus, the correct answer is Option 1.

So, the corrected sentence will be: "But this immortality will have been purchased at the price of his immortal part."

The correct answer is Introduction.

Key Points

• The thesis statement is the central argument or claim of an essay, and it sets the tone and direction for the rest of the writing.
• In an argumentative essay, the thesis statement typically appears in the introduction to provide readers with a clear understanding of the essay's purpose and stance.
• The introduction serves as the starting point where the writer engages the audience and introduces the topic, making it the ideal location for the thesis statement.
• Placing the thesis statement in the introduction allows readers to grasp the writer's position and the main points that will be discussed throughout the essay.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Additional Information

• Conclusion: The conclusion summarizes the main points and reinforces the thesis, but it does not introduce the thesis statement.
• Bibliography: The bibliography lists sources referenced in the essay, unrelated to the thesis statement.
• Appendix: The appendix includes supplementary material, not the thesis statement.

The correct answer is To present a clear and concise argument that the essay will develop.

Key Points

• The thesis statement is a crucial component of an academic essay, typically placed at the end of the introduction.
• Its primary function is to provide a clear and specific argument or claim that the essay will support and elaborate on throughout its structure.
• A strong thesis statement helps guide the reader by outlining the essay's purpose and direction, ensuring a focused and cohesive discussion.
• Unlike a mere topic introduction or summary, it presents a clear stance that the essay will argue and substantiate with evidence.
• This makes it a fundamental aspect of effective academic writing, setting the tone and framework for the essay's content.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Additional Information

• Option 2: Concluding the essay is the function of the conclusion paragraph, not the thesis statement.
• Option 3: Introducing the topic is part of the introduction, but the thesis statement goes beyond this by presenting a specific argument.
• Option 4: Summarizing the main points is typically a role of the conclusion, not the thesis statement.
• The thesis statement is a roadmap for the essay, ensuring clarity and focus for both the writer and the reader.