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Correct option: D — over-grazed and some areas should be

over-grazed and some areas should be ‘Overgrazed’ means to eat too much grass in an area, which damages the environment. To maintain consistency with the first part, ‘should’ has been used again in the second part. Hence, ‘over-grazed and some areas should be’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — are not safe

are not safe According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, ‘things’ is a plural subject that will take ‘are’ as a plural verb. Hence, ‘are not safe’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: A — global community to accelerate

global community to accelerate ‘To + V1’ is the correct grammatical structure. Hence, ‘global community to accelerate(V1)’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — Illegible handwriting

Illegible handwriting ‘Illegible handwriting’ means writing that is difficult to read because it is unclear. The given sentence states that illegible handwriting creates a poor impression. Hence, ‘Illegible handwriting’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — Intelligent

Intelligent ‘Intelligent’ means someone who is smart or knowledgeable. The given sentence states that Mr. Sen is intelligent enough to handle his professional hazards. Hence, ‘intelligent’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — by Ramesh affected

by Ramesh affected ‘Effected’ must be replaced with ‘affected’ as the given sentence needs a verb. Hence ‘by Ramesh affected’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — at a more leisurely pace

at a more leisurely pace The given sentence needs an adjective to describe the noun ‘pace’. ‘More leisurely’ is the comparative form of the adjective ‘leisurely’. Hence, ‘at a more leisurely pace’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: D — privilege

privilege ‘Privilege’ is the correct spelling.

Correct option: B — typically built

typically built ‘Typically’ means in a way that shows the characteristics of a particular kind of thing. The given sentence states that classical buildings in ancient aGreek and Roman times were typically built from marble or some other attractive, durable stone. Hence, ‘typically built’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — lest we make errors

lest we make errors ‘Lest’ is used in order to prevent something from happening. The given sentence talks about rehearsing thrice in order to prevent errors in the dialogues. Hence, ‘lest we make errors’ is the most appropriate answer.