Directions: In the question, there are four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases marked as ‘A’ and ‘B’ that are italicised 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 whole-saler got a (A) check (B) cheque from a trader who proved to be a cheat. (ii) All the teachers are required to complete the (A) course (B) coarse of each subject at least a fortnight before the examinations. (iii) The (A) draught (B) drought caused due to the failure of monsoons made the farmers file their claims with the government. (iv) Since we were back benchers, we could not (A) here (B) hear what the speaker was speaking.

 The correct answer is option 4.  In sentence (i), the correct option is B. The verb check indicates to stop or to arrest the motion of something. The noun cheque refers to a document that orders a payment of money from a bank account. 

In sentence (ii), the correct option is A. The noun course indicates the prescribed syllabus of a particular subject. The adjective coarse indicates something rough.

In sentence (iii), the correct option is B. The noun draught refers to a current of air intruding into an enclosed space. Drought is an extended period when a region receives a deficiency in its water supply, usually caused by deficient rainfall.

In sentence (iv), the correct option is B. The adverb here indicates in, at or to this place or point. It indicates a placement. The verb hear indicates sound being perceived by ears.