Directions: In the question, there are four sentences. The sentences have pairs of words/phrases that are italicised and highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences.

His cession A / session B of property rights did not earn him any reprieve.

The carpenter chafed A / chaffed B the wooden piece to smoothen it.

You have to strain your vocal cords A / chords B to make yourself heard.

The learned scholar cited A / sited B several instances in support of his contention.