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Correct option: D — roof collapsed

roof collapsed ‘Roof collapsing’ will be replaced with ‘roof collapsed’ as it indicates that the action of the roof falling down has already happened in the past. So we need simple past tense and verb form (V2) that is ‘collapsed’. Hence, ‘roof collapsed’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: D — No improvement

No improvement The given sentence is grammatically correct.

Correct option: D — arrived at the

Arrived at the ‘Rendered to the’ must be replaced with ‘arrived at the’ as "Arrived at" is a commonly used phrase to indicate reaching a specific location. Hence, ‘arrived at the’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — with running water

with running water The phrase ‘with running watered’ must be replaced with ‘with running water’ as a noun is required after the preposition 'with'. Also, the participle 'running' is acting as an adjective and requires a noun. Hence, 'with running water' is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — fined for driving

fined for driving ‘Fined of driving’ must be replaced with ‘fined for driving’ as the preposition "for" to indicate the reason or cause for the fine. Hence, ‘fined for driving’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: A — rule that seems tied

rule that seems tied ‘Rule that seemed’ must be replaced with ‘rule that seems’ as the given sentence is an example of the present tense that uses verb first form (V1 + s/es) in assertive sentences. And the verb "seems" to indicate that the rule appears to be connected to the dispute. Hence, ‘rule that seems tied’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — stares at

stares at ‘Staring at’ will be replaced with ‘stares at’ as the given sentence is in present tense. ‘Sits’ is the present form of the verb. ‘At’ is a fixed preposition used after the verb ‘stare’. Hence, ‘stares at’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: A — The transits of the Planet of Love happen in pairs

The transits of the Planet of Love happen in pairs The phrase ‘in pairs’ indicates that two transits happen. So, plural noun ‘transits’ will be used in place of ‘transit’. Hence, ‘the transits of the Planet of Love happen in pairs’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: A — as hard as ligaments, and many were an inch long

as hard as ligaments, and many were an inch long ‘Ligament’ must be replaced with ‘ligaments’ as it specifies the plural form of ‘ligaments’ to match the plural subject ‘them’ and provides the correct verb form ‘were’ and adjective ‘long’ for agreement. Hence, ‘as hard as ligaments and many were an inch long’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: A — fend off the loud clamour of conspiracy theories

fend off the loud clamour of conspiracy theories The phrase ‘fend off’ means to defend against or repel something. The phrase should be followed by the preposition "of" to indicate the object, which is ‘the loud clamour of conspiracy theories’. Hence, ‘fend off the loud clamour of conspiracy theories’ is the most appropriate answer.