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 poor old man wanted to marry his daughter to an old rich man but his daughter was (A) loathe (B) loath to marry him. (ii) He is a great (A) liar (B) lawyer. Please do not trust him. (iii) The son having got a good job started (A) lightening (B) lightning the financial burden of his father. (iv) In these days of insecurity, do not (A) meddle (B) medal in the affairs of other people.

In sentence (i), the correct option is B. The verb loathe indicates to dislike somebody or something intensely. The adjective loath indicates to be unwilling or reluctant to do something. 

In sentence (ii), the correct option is A. The noun liar indicates someone who tells lies. The noun lawyer indicates a qualified professional adviser on legal matters.

In sentence (iii), the correct option is A. The noun lightening indicates lessening of load. The noun lightning indicates the flashes of light seen in the sky.

In sentence (iv), the correct option is A. The intransitive verb meddle indicates to become involved in somebody else's concerns. The noun medal indicates a small flat piece of metal awarded to somebody for outstanding achievement or bravery.