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Correct option: C — will have finished

will have finished Future perfect tense is used with the phrase ‘by the time / by this time’ to indicate an action will be completed in the future before a particular deadline. ‘Will have + V3’ is the correct grammatical structure for this sentence. Hence, ‘will have finished(V3)’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: A — an; a

an; a Article ‘an’ is used before the words beginning with a vowel sound. Article ‘a’ is used before the words beginning with a consonant sound. In the given sentence, the abbreviation ‘SDO’ begins with a vowel sound and the word ‘government’ begins with a consonant sound. Hence, ‘an; a’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: A — under her belt

under her belt- to have already achieved or done something.

Correct option: B — crocodile

crocodile ‘Crocodile tears’ is an idiom which means tears or expression of sorrow that are insincere. The given sentence states that Rathna is known for crocodile tears. Hence, ‘crocodile’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — worldwide

Worldwide ‘Worldwide’ means happening in all parts of the world. The given sentence states that Pixar's feature-length releases, which consistently achieved worldwide commercial success, were lauded not only for their visual innovations but for their intelligent and emotional storytelling. Hence, ‘worldwide’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — necessity

Necessity The given sentence states that many societies throughout history have understood the necessity for harmony between the environment, society, and economy. Hence, 'necessity' is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — encompasses; spread

encompasses; spread ‘Encompasses’ means to include or cover a variety of things within a particular area. ‘Spread’ means to extend over a larger area or to distribute something widely. The given sentence states that the term 'germ' includes an army of tiny terrors, including viruses, fungi, parasites and bacteria. These pathogens all have the ability to spread from victim to victim, who is known as host. Hence, ‘encompasses; spread’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — derived

Derived ‘Derived’ means obtained or taken from a particular source. The given sentence states that renewable energy is energy that is environment-friendly because it is derived from renewable resources, that are naturally replenished. Hence, 'derived' is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — regardless

regardless ‘Regardless’ means in spite of something. The given sentence states that drug addiction is fatal regardless of therapy, which includes therapies, counselling, medications, and rehab facilities. Hence, ‘regardless’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — retrieve

retrieve ‘Retrieve’ means get or bring (something) back from somewhere. The given sentence states a question: “How do you retrieve the photos and files you have lost in your computer?” Hence, ‘retrieve’ is the most appropriate answer.