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Correct option: D — in lieu of playing

in lieu of playing Article ‘the’ is not used in the phrase ‘in lieu of’. A noun or gerund(Ving) is used with it. In the given sentence, a gerund(playing) has been used with it. Hence, ‘in lieu of’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: D — Shelter

Refuge- shelter.

Correct option: C — important period

important period ‘Epoch’ means a period of time that is very important in history. The given sentence states that the revolt of the labourers will be considered as an important period in the world history. Hence, ‘important period’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — outdated

outdated ‘Obsolete’ means out of date, which is synonymous with ‘outdated’. Hence, ‘outdated’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: A — apology

apology ‘Apology’ means a statement saying that you are sorry for something. The given sentence states that I had to write a letter of apology to my father for the blunder I made. Hence, ‘apology’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: A — All tickets of the FIFA World Cup have been sold out.

All tickets of the FIFA World Cup have been sold out. The correct phrasal verb is ‘sold out’ which means having all available tickets sold completely. Hence, ‘sold out’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: D — affecting their capacity

affecting their capacity A present participle phrase(Ving) is used to describe an action the noun is doing. In the given sentence, ‘affecting their capacity’ describes the action resulting from ‘lack of skilled workers’. Hence, ‘affecting their capacity’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — are too close and big

are too close and big ‘Too + adjective + to + V1(twinkle)’ is the correct grammatical structure. ‘Close’ and ‘big’ are adjectives. Hence ‘are too close and big’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — the next letter would come

the next letter would come The correct structure of a clause is ‘Subject + modal + main verb’. ‘The next letter’ is the subject of the clause, so it will be followed by modal ‘would’ and the main verb ‘come’. Hence ‘the next letter would come’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: D — without any looming deadlines

without any looming deadlines ‘Looming deadline' means a deadline that is coming soon and must be met. ‘Imminent due date’ means a due date that is about to happen very soon. Hence, ‘without any looking deadlines’ is the most appropriate answer.