Directions: In the question, there are four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases marked as ‘A’ and ‘B’ that are italicized or highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options that follow, choose the correct one.

(i) The culprits have been sentenced to three year imprisonment because they were accused of being involved in (A) venal (B) venial practices. (ii) In the case of emergency my friend helped me with money (A) willingly (B) willfully. (iii) My father takes lots of pains in doing (A) sociable (B) social work. (iv) The notice-board read “Please obtain a (A) receipt (B) reception for the money paid at the country.”

In sentence (i), the correct option is A because venal refers to being involved in corrupt practices, whereas venial refers to something easily easily forgiven or excused.

In sentence (ii), the correct option is A because willingly refers to being ready to do something without being forced, whereas willfully refers to doing something deliberately, especially with the intention of harming somebody.

In sentence (iii), the correct option is B because social refers to something related to the society, whereas sociable refers to being friendly and pleasant to other people.

In sentence (iv), the correct option is A because receipt refers to a written or printed acknowledgment that such a sum of money have been given, whereas reception is a formal party to welcome somebody.