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Correct option: A — sudden rush of understanding

Sudden rush of understanding ‘Put off’ must be replaced with ‘rush of’ as the phrase ‘sudden rush of’ means to do something quickly. Hence, ‘Sudden rush of understanding’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — In fact, climbing fern is spreading so rapidly that it's

In fact, climbing fern is spreading so rapidly that it's It's is a contraction and should be used where a sentence would read "it is." Its with no apostrophe,is the possessive pronoun, like "his" and "her," for nouns without gender.Hence, ‘In fact, climbing fern is spreading so rapidly that it's ’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: D — Many a time

Many a time We generally use the phrase ‘Many a time’ to convey that something has happened frequently or repeatedly. It emphasizes the repetition of an action or event. Hence, ‘Many a time’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — in Nepal

In Nepal Article ‘the’ must be removed as we only use article the with the name of the countries which have plural or singular nouns, are composed of multiple words or include words like ‘republic', ‘kingdom’ or ‘states’. For example The United States of America, The Philippines, The Maldives etc. Hence, ‘In Nepal’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — No improvement

No improvement The sentence is grammatically correct.

Correct option: A — eager to embark on

Eager to embark on Adverb ‘Eagerly’ must be replaced with the adjective ‘Eager’ as Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns (Bonaparte). We generally use prepositions (on/upon) with the verb ‘Embark’. Hence, ‘Eager to embark on’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: A — at the meeting

at the meeting The verb ‘meets’ must be replaced with the noun ‘meeting’ and we generally use the preposition ‘at’ to indicate the specific location or point in time where an event or gathering takes place. Hence, ‘at the meeting’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: D — weather can be

weather can be ‘weathering can be’ must be replaced with ‘weather can be’ as the correct phrase to use is "weather can be," which conveys the intended meaning that the weather can be very hot in the summer. Hence, ‘weather can be’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — captain and his team

captain and his team The part after the preposition is considered additional information, not an integral part of the subject. But sports is teamwork. It’s not only the captain but also the team which failed to qualify for the African National Cup Finals. So, we need to use conjunction ‘and’ in place of the preposition ‘with’. Hence, ‘captain and his team’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: A — No substitution required

No substitution required The sentence is grammatically correct.