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(1) and (2) are incorrect because they are used with a singular subject and I respectively.

(1) and (2) are incorrect because both represent present tense where as the sentence refers to the past tense.

(2) and (3) are incorrect because both have a plural verb whereas the sentence conveys a singular sense.

(2) is incorrect because it is a plural verb whereas 'he' is a singular subject. (3) is incorrect because the sentence refers to the indirect form of speech.

(A)       He fixed up the cottage before they moved in.                  (B)       She got herself fixed up with a cosy flat.                          (C)       He has been fixed once for all and won't trouble you again. (D)       I know the race was fixed.

(A)       Lightning flashed during the storm.          (B)       A light house flashed in the distance.       (C)       His eyes flashed angrily.                         (D)       He flashed a torch at me.                                  

(A)       To better foundation work is very difficult.                        (B)       You must try to better you own record.                             (C)       To get rich quick, you must better your performance. (D)       Adhesive molecules must have better properties.

(A)       Global competition has forced companies to improve drastically.              (B)       When you become world- class, you have to face global competition.        (C)       India has global ambitions. (D)       Global majors have come into India after liberalization.                            

(A)       A change in the fiscal policy does not mean much now.    (B)       Don't be so mean if you are a public figure. (C)       He was a stingy and mean old fellow. (D)       What you say should be as good as what you mean.       

(A)       Learning about his exam results, he jumped for joy. (B)       The thief jumped from the terrace when the police arrived. (C)       Mohini jumped very well and came out first. (D)       They jumped their heart out.                                                      

(A)       The incessant rains made me wait. (B)       “Made in India – Sold in the world” – still a dream? (C)       India society is basically made up of variegated but cohesive segments. (D)       He will be able to see through the made up appearances.                                   

(A)       She had a shy glance at him.                              (B)       He had to glance at his watch twice in the day. (C)       Glance the ball down to fine leg.                         (D)       Just give the newspaper a glance.                     

(A)       The seasoned politician can't be lured with such tricks. (B)       He was lured into accepting the invitation for the party. (C)       Small investors were lured by the mega-projections of the company.         (D)       The lavish style of his neighbours lured him into trying his luck.

(A)       You should take care of your old grand-parents because one day you will need the same from your grandchildren. (B)       The need for promulgating the ordinance came from the need for share market automation. (C)       From the government of a buoyant economy, higher level of welfare measures is justly required. (D)       The apathetic government officials made him run from pillar to post.

(A)       His uncle deals in real estate. (B)       The performance of the company is not in the overall interest of the shareholders. (C)       In the internal audit report, he has been indicted severely. (D)       The speech was humorous in content and terse in application.