English - 3 (PUNSUP)

Deride means to ridicule, mock, or make fun of someone or something, often in a contemptuous manner. It directly matches the given phrase. Depreciate means to diminish in value or show disapproval (often of an asset). Derogate means to detract from or deviate from (a rule or standard). Denounce means to publicly declare to be wrong or evil - stronger than ridicule.

Flout means to openly defy or show contempt for rules/norms - to deliberately disregard. The similar-sounding Flaunt means to show off boastfully. Filch means to steal, flay means to whip/criticize harshly.

'Churlish' means 'rude in a mean-spirited way'. 

Correct answer is option 1.

The correct preposition is 'to' when referring to time remaining before an event. 'There are fifteen days to the IELTS examination' means fifteen days remain until the exam. 'For' would indicate purpose or duration, 'in' would suggest location within, and 'into' suggests movement or entry - none are appropriate for counting down to an event.

The correct idiomatic expression is to be on good terms with someone. The other prepositions like in, into, or to are grammatically incorrect in this context.

In the passive voice, the agent of the action is introduced by the preposition by. Therefore, the road was blocked by the glacier is the correct sentence.

The phrase to do harm to someone is the standard English construction. Prepositions like with, for, or in do not fit this idiomatic usage.

The correct idiom is drenched to the skin, which means to be completely soaked. Other variations like in, into, or upto are incorrect.

Conscientious describes a person who is careful, thorough, and guided by a sense of right and wrong, often involving deliberate thought. The other options do not capture the nuance of deliberate action.

Comeuppance refers to a punishment or fate that someone deserves, often as a result of their past actions. It is the correct term for deserved retribution.

For referring to specific point of time, we use 'at'. 

Action is performed 'by' people 'with' instruments.

To refer to a specific point of time of past, we use 'since'.