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 carpentry jobs have come to a halt in absence of the (A) augur / (B) auger. (B) The (A) cannons / (B) canons of propriety require that you do it. (C) Okay! Now that we know the why of it, what about the (A) prognosis / (B) diagnosis? (D) Don't (A) splutter / (B) splatter the walls with ink.