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Correct option: B — has been

Has been The given sentence is an example of present perfect continuous tense. As we generally use the present perfect continuous tense to talk about actions and states that began in the past and are still continuing at the time of speaking. Hence, ‘has been’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: A — more

More The word ‘more’ is used to indicate a greater quantity or number. The given sentence states that I am sorry that I was unable to see more of you over the summer. Hence, ‘more’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — lying

Lying Lying means ‘to lie’ (put yourself in a horizontal or resting position). The given sentence states that John rushed to the spot and saw his wife and kid lying on the road. Hence, ‘lying’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — heard

Heard ‘Heard’ means to listen or pay attention to. The given sentence states that today I received a letter. Finally, I heard back from him. Hence, ‘heard’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: D — accompany

Accompany ‘Accompany’ means to go somewhere with someone. The given sentence states that women accompany their male relatives to the battlefield for the purpose of tending the wounded and carrying away the dead. Hence, ‘Accompany’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — bruise

Bruise ‘Bruise’ means an injury or mark where the skin has not been broken but is darker in colour. The given sentence states that the most common sports injury is a bruise. Hence, ‘Bruise’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: A — breathable

Breathable ‘Breathable clothes’ means clothes from which air can pass through easily. The given sentence states that since the temperatures can soar in summer, choose clothing that is lightweight and breathable. Hence, ‘Breathable’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — whimsical

Whimsical ‘Whimsical’ means unusual and strange in a way that might be funny or annoying.The given sentence states that this whimsical piece of mischief by his brother brought a quiet laugh from David. Hence, ‘Whimsical’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: A — his mouth like

his mouth like Preposition ‘like’ is generally used to establish a relationship between nouns, pronouns, or phrases with other words in a sentence. In this case, "like" is showing a comparison between two things - the layering of regret and the feeling or state of Drupad's mouth. Hence, ‘his mouth like’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: D — supine

Supine ‘Supine’ means a person lying face upward. The given sentence states that during treatment, patients lay supine on the treatment couch for around 3 hrs. Hence, ‘Supine’ is the most appropriate answer.