Fill in the Blanks

The first part of the sentence highlights the positive part whereas the latter part is broadly comic or derisive, as is indicated by the word ‘satire’ in latter part of the sentence. ‘Extravaganza’ and ‘burlesque’ in option (4) substantiates the blank, hence the answer.

“or” before the first blank does not set up the contrast with ‘courage’. In fact, it highlights that the cause of the good action of man is either due to courage or some good deeds. Of all the options for the first blank, “charity” in (3) is the only positive word and hence, it replaces the first blank. Moreover, “expiation” (compensation) gives cogent meaning to the second part of the sentence. Hence, (3) is the answer.

The clue for the two words is ‘led’. The relationship between the two words must be cause and effect. Here, the key is to find a belief in the first instance with its relevant behaviour for the second. Therefore, ‘singular’ in (3) highlights the cause as it means peculiar; strange; and consequently, ‘iconoclastic’ (one who attacks and seeks to destroy widely accepted ideas, beliefs, etc) cites the effect.  Hence, (3) is the answer.

‘Erechtheum’ is a temple on the Acropolis in Athens, built 5^th cent. B.C; thereby distinguishing the ‘olive–trees’ in beginning of the sentence and ‘sacred olives’ after the blank. This implies that the olive–trees that were reared at some other place were taken from the sacred olive trees in Erechtheum temple in Athens. Thus, ‘taken from’ in (5) gives sense to the first blank.

(1) should better see. Modal “should” is used to convey a suggestion and not a n obligation so best option is (1).

Option (3) ''already, is it?'' is correct. 'already' means 'by now' and 'is it?' is the correct interrogative phrase.

(3) had known. Past Perfect tense is being used in the sentence so the best option is (3).

(2) which. The correct relative pronoun to refer to the act of typing is “which”.

(3) than one's speed.(3) option is most concise one as compared to (2) option, (4) option leaves the sentence ambiguous as compared to (3) option whereas (1) option uses incorrect pronoun “his”. So the bets option is (3) which uses the correct pronoun one's and makes the sentence clear.

(4) off. The correct preposition is “off” meaning no longer in use.

(3) laid off. Past tense will be used as the previous part of the sentence is in the past tense. Preposition “off” should be used meaning removed from service.

(1) such a. Correct phrasing is done in (1) option and “such” will be used to state the degree or extent of he being handsome.

(2) under strict orders. A person is always put “under” the orders meaning subject to the control, limitations, government, direction, instruction, or influence of.

(2) within a week or two. (2) is the best idiomatic expression.

(1) on. “On” is correct preposition of place given meaning at or during the time of.