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Correct option: B — unimpress at the end

unimpress at the end ‘Unimpress’ must be replaced with the adjective ‘unimpressed’ as we generally use adjectives after stative verbs(‘were’ in the given sentence). Hence, ‘unimpressed at the end’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — of

of Use of ‘on’ after the word ‘capable’ is incorrect. ‘On’ must be replaced with ‘of’ as ‘of’ is a fixed preposition used after the word ‘capable’ to denote capability. Hence, ‘of’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: A — In course by time,

In course by time ‘By’ must be replaced with ‘of’ as ‘in course of time’ is the correct phrase. This phrase is used when something happens over a period of time. Hence, ‘in course of time’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: A — I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt better.

I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt better. (Correct) (b) I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt the best. (Incorrect Degree) (c) I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt much. (Incorrect Degree) (d) I like my puppies, Mac and Matt, but I like Matt most. (Incorrect Degree)

Correct option: C — on the efficacy under cognitive-behavioural therapy

on the efficacy under cognitive-behavioural therapy ‘Under’ must be replaced with ‘of’. ‘Under’ is used to denote the position of something/somebody at a lower level. ‘Of’ is used to mention the parts or characteristics of something. Hence, ‘on the efficacy of cognitive-behavioural therapy’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — poor

poor Article ‘the’ is used when we use an adjective to represent the whole class. Similarly, in the given sentence, we are referring to the whole class of poor people. Hence, ‘the poor’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — that angry

that angry ‘That angry’ must be replaced with ‘so angry’ as ‘so…that’ is a fixed conjunction pair. Hence, ‘so angry’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: A — did you took a break

did you took a break ‘Took’ must be replaced with ‘take’ as we generally use the first form of the verb(V1) after ‘did’. Hence, ‘did you take a break’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: D — to visit a zoo

to visit a zoo Article ‘a’ must be replaced with ‘the’ to specify a particular zoo. Hence, ‘to visit the zoo’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — a black and a white shawl

a black and a white shawl Article ‘a’ must be removed before ‘white’. We use article ‘a’ once when there is only one person or thing. Hence, ‘a black and white shawl’ is the most appropriate answer.