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) Those that ultimately get selected are (A) beside / (B) besides themselves with joy. (B) The lady with the black purse is a (A) confidant / (B) confidante of the aged politician. (C) The gentleman is quite (A) equable / (B) equitable and is not likely to lose his head on small provocations. (D) Having received (A) waiver / (B) waver from appearing for written test, the candidate believed she was almost through.