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Correct option: C — had never been

had never been ‘Had + V3’ is grammatically the correct structure for the given sentence which is in the past perfect tense. Also, note that the adverb of frequency('never' in the given sentence) is generally placed between helping verb and the main verb. Hence, 'had never been(V3)' is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — dose, doze

dose, doze ‘Dose’ means a measured quantity of medicine and ‘Doze’ means to sleep for a short time. The given sentence states that the patient became sleepy soon after the doctor gave them the next dose of the medicine. Hence, ‘dose, doze’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: D — vain

Vain ‘Vain’ means being overly proud or concerned about oneself. The given sentence states that the actress is very proud of herself and takes pride in her appearance all the time. Hence, ‘vain’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — iceberg

Iceberg The phrase ‘tip of the iceberg’ means a situation where the visible portion is just a small part of a much larger, hidden issue. The given sentence states that the termites were just the tip of the iceberg, but the house was near collapsing in reality. Hence, ‘iceberg’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: D — Increase

Increase ‘Increase’ means to make something larger in quantity, size or degree. The given passage states that Increase in population is a hindrance to a country's growth. Hence, ‘increase’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: D — dance attendance

Dance attendance - to be excessively attentive or obedient to someone.

Correct option: C — mare

Mare- a female horse. Vixen - a female fox. Doe - a female deer. Rooster - a male chicken.

Correct option: B — whole

Whole ‘Whole’ means complete or entire. The given sentence states that she could consume the entire portion of biryani on her own. Hence, ‘whole’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: A — contemporaries

Contemporaries ‘Contemporaries’ means people who live during the same time period or era. The given sentence states that Keats and Shelley were poets who lived during the same time period. Hence, ‘contemporaries’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — ironed out

Ironed out The phrasal verb ‘ironed out’ means to solve problems or conflicts in a situation. The given sentence states that the driver resolved the traffic violation he had committed in a skillful manner. Hence, ‘ironed out’ is the most appropriate answer.