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Correct option: B — Anita’s style is more simple (2)

Anita’s style is more simple ‘Simpler’ is the correct comparative degree of ‘simple’. Hence, “Anita’s style is simpler” is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — most simplest method (2)

most simplest method (2) ‘Simplest’ is the correct superlative degree of ‘simple’. Therefore, ‘most’ must be removed. Hence, ‘simplest method’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — she was the faster (2)

she was the faster (2) ‘Superlative degree’ denotes the form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest or a very high degree of a quality in a person or thing. For example: highest, greatest, tallest, best, etc. ‘Fastest’ is the superlative degree of ‘fast’. Hence, ‘she was the fastest’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — since ten years (2)

since ten years (2) ‘For’ is used with fixed numerals. For example:- two days, three months, five years, etc. Hence, ‘for ten years’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — and go out (3)

and go out (3) The given sentence is in the simple past tense, therefore the past form of the verb, ‘went out’ will be used. Hence, ‘and went out’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: A — A umbrella (1)

A umbrella (1) The article ‘an’ is used before the words starting with a vowel sound. Similarly, in the given sentence, the word ‘umbrella’ starts with a vowel sound. Hence, ‘an umbrella’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — since many years (3)

since many years (3) ‘Since’ is used with a specific point of time in the past, while ‘for’ is used with a period of time. ‘Many years’ denotes a period, so ‘since’ should be replaced with ‘for’. Hence, ‘for many years’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — already leaves (3)

already leaves (3) If two actions took place in the past, then the first action must be in the Past Perfect tense (had + V3) and the second action must be in the Simple Past tense (V2). As per the given sentence, the train had left before we arrived. Hence, ‘had already left(V3)’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: A — The technician (1)

will look down (1) ‘Look down’ means to consider someone inferior and less worthy of respect. ‘Look into’ means to examine the facts about a problem or situation. The given sentence talks about examining the issue. Hence, ‘will look into’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — when they are startled (3)

when they are startled (3) The main clause "The children were playing" is in the past continuous tense. The action of being startled happened in the past. Therefore, 'are' must be replaced with 'were'. Hence, ‘when they were startled’ is the most appropriate answer.