Directions: In the question, there are four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one. (A) The test takers are awaiting results of their effort with (A) baited / (B) bated breath. (B) In politics it is not uncommon to credit your opponent with having a rotten (A) bourgeois / (B) proletariat mentality. (C) The disease is highly (A) infectious / (B) contagious. So the patient was quarantined and nobody was allowed to touch his fluids and clothes except with gloves on. (D) You ought to catch those indulging in even the mildest of ragging from the (A) scruff / (B) scuff of their necks and throw them out of the hostel.