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Correct option: D — were seen

were seen 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, ‘lots of kids’ is a plural subject that will take ‘were’ as a plural verb. Hence, ‘were seen’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: D — The usage of chemicals, insecticides and pesticides

The usage of chemicals, insecticides and pesticides ‘Use’ means the act of utilizing something for a specific purpose while ‘Usage’ means the customary or habitual manner in which something is utilized. Hence, ‘The usage of chemicals, insecticides and pesticides’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — There are three cars parked outside: a Mercedes, a Jaguar and a Fiat.

There are three cars parked outside: a Mercedes, a Jaguar and a Fiat.(Correct) (a) There are three cars parked outside: a Mercedes, an Jaguar and an Fiat.(Incorrect Article) (b) There are three cars parked outside: an Mercedes, a Jaguar and a Fiat.(Incorrect Article) (d) There are three cars parked outside: a Mercedes, an Jaguar and a Fiat.(Incorrect Article)

Correct option: A — more fast than smart

more fast than smart When there is a comparison between two qualities of a single person or thing, we do not use normal comparative degree. E.g.- more smart than beautiful(not ‘smarter than beautiful’). Similarly, the given sentence compares two qualities, ‘fast’ and ‘smart’. Hence, ‘more fast and smart’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — most

most “One of the + Superlative degree adjective + Plural Subject” is grammatically the correct structure. For example, one of the best men, one of the greatest kings, one of the worst phones, etc. Hence, ‘most’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — stabbed her in the back

stabbed her in the back ‘Stabbed her in the back’ is the correct idiom that means to be unfaithful or disloyal to. The given sentence states that she trusted her husband but he was unfaithful to her when he usurped her inheritance. Hence, ‘stabbed her in the back’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — to watch

to watch We generally use an infinitive(V1) with the preposition ‘to’. Hence, ‘to watch’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — No substitution

No substitution. The given sentence is grammatically correct.

Correct option: D — far from the capital city of MP, Bhopal

far from the capital city of MP, Bhopal ‘Far’ means situated at a distance or away from a place. Hence, ‘far from the capital city of MP, Bhopal’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — doubtful of

doubtful of ‘Of’ is a fixed preposition used after the word ‘doubtful’. Hence, ‘doubtful of’ is the most appropriate answer.