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Correct option: D — started

started We use simple past tense after “when” to indicate the time of another past event. ‘Started’ is the past form of the verb. Hence, ‘started’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: D — who stole

who stole In the given sentence, the pronoun “he” is unnecessary, as “who” already acts as the subject of the relative clause referring to the boy. Therefore, the correct sentence is “This is the boy who stole the purse.”

Correct option: D — cousin

cousin The word “cousin” already indicates a family relationship, so adding “sister” is unnecessary and redundant. Hence, “cousin” is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: D — doesn't believe

doesn't believe In the given sentence, “aren’t believe” is not a proper verb form for the subject “She.” The correct negative form is “doesn’t,” followed by the base verb “believe.” Hence, “doesn’t believe” is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — to a doctor

to a doctor ‘To’ is the fixed preposition used with the adjective ‘married’ to indicate the person one is married to. Hence, ‘married to a doctor’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: A — to know this through

to know this through In the given sentence, the phrase “from a friend” is incorrect. The correct preposition to indicate the source of information is “through.” Hence, “to know this through” is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — have we seen

have we seen When a sentence begins with negative words like “seldom, no sooner, never, not only, rarely, scarcely, barely, hardly”, the helping verb is placed before the subject. This is called inversion. Hence, “have we seen” is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — were asked to submit their Assignments

were asked to submit their assignments 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, the subject “students” is plural, so the correct auxiliary verb should be “were” instead of “was.” Hence, option (c) is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — take rest

take rest In the given sentence, the clause follows “advised that,” which requires the subjunctive mood. In the subjunctive, the base form of the verb (take) is used, not “takes.” Hence, option (b) is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — returned home

returned home In the given sentence, the word “returned” already implies “going back,” so adding “back” makes it redundant. Also, we do not normally use “to their home” with “returned.” Therefore, the correct form is “returned home.”