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Correct option: D — between

between ‘Between…and’ is a fixed pair. ‘Between’ is used to indicate the space separating two places. Hence, ‘between’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: D — to

to ‘To’ is a fixed preposition used after the verb ‘married’ only in passive voice. Hence, ‘to’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — who

who ‘Who’ is a relative pronoun used to provide additional information about a person. In the given sentence, it provides additional information about a man, i.e. he was wearing a black coat. Hence, ‘who’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: D — off

off ‘Switch off’ means to turn off the lights. Hence, ‘off’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — with

with ‘Part with’ means to give something, especially when you do not want to. The given sentence talks about reluctance(not willing) to give vital information. Hence, ‘with’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: D — at

at The phrasal verb ‘connive at’ means to give one’s silent approval. The given sentence states that the officials gave silent approval to the illegal activities. Hence, ‘at’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: D — for

for ‘For’ is a fixed preposition used with the noun “affection”. Hence, ‘for’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — to

to In the given sentence, Mahesh is directing the ball toward his friend with the intention of passing it, so “to” is the most appropriate preposition.

Correct option: A — on

on ‘On’ is a fixed preposition used with the adjective “keen”. Hence, ‘on’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — of

of ‘Of’ is a fixed preposition used with the verb “apprise”. Hence, ‘of’ is the most appropriate answer.