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) At the university while studying languages, she developed an interest in (A) etymology (B) entomology. (ii) (A) Hordes (B) Hoards of cattle were seen roaming in the field and feeding on grass. (iii) (A) Practice (B) Practise makes a man prefect. (iv) An adjective usually (A) precedes (B) proceeds a noun.

 In the sentence (i) the correct option is A. The noun etymology indicates the study of the origins of words or parts of words and how they have arrived at their current form and meaning. The noun entomology indicates the branch of zoology that deals with the study of insects.

In the sentence (ii) the correct option is A. The noun, hordes indicates a large group. The verb hoard indicates to collect and store, often secretly, large amounts of things such as food or money for future use. 

In the sentence (iii) the correct option is A. The verb practice indicates doing something repeatedly in order to improve performance. The verb practise is an American and Canadian variant of the verb practice. It means doing something repeatedly.

In the sentence (iv) the correct option is A. The verb, precedes indicates to say or do something before something else. The verb, proceeds indicates to continue with a course of action.