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B
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'Either or' always connects itself to the second subject. In the given sentence, second subject i.e. 'Ryan' is a singular noun, and should be followed by a singular auxilary. Thus, option 2.
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seen to
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seen off
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seen by
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seen through
A
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Case of idiom/phrase. The sentence implies that 'his' needs are 'taken care of' by his uncle. For this, 'seen to' stands as the correct option as it means the same.
B
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Case of prepositional usage. 'Beside' means 'sitting to the side of somebody'. Thus, it is the right choice. 'Besides' means 'in addition to something', and does not seem to be a logically relevant option.
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stronger than
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even with
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equal with
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better than
B
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The sentence implies that by doing tit-for-tat, a man wants to equalise himself to his enemy.
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deposits
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is depositing
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will deposit
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had deposited
D
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Case of sentence formation. Usage of modal 'could' depicts the past tense. Now, the money had already been deposited before remembering the same. Thus, a case of past perfect tense, which demands usage of 'had' along with 'third form of the verb'.
C
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Case of prepositional usage. The sentence implies 'not ot fight with' neighbours. 'Quarrel with' means 'fighting with'. Thus, option 3.
D
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Case of idiomatic phrase. 'To put on to' means 'giving credit to'. And the sentence implies the same that the credit for 'his' success goes to his hard work.
B
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Case of prepositional usage. Verb 'afraid' always takes preposition 'of'.
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Till you don't
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Unless you
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Unless you do not
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Lest you
B
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Case of sentence fomation. We never use double negative in a sentence. Now, use of 'won't' makes it clear that we need to choose an option with no negative word. Thus, option 2.
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a little
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few
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a few
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the few
C
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Case of sentence formation. 'Few' is a negative word and the usage of word 'not' in the sentence leaves no scope for its usage. A little' is a positive word, but not to be used here as 'little' is used for uncountable nouns. So, 'a few' stands as the right opiton which means 'not many'.
A
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Case of prepositional usage. Verb 'smile' takes preposition 'at'.
C
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Case of prepositional usage. Verb 'congratulate' takes preposition 'on'.
A
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Case of sentence formation. This is a conditional sentence, where 'hard work' has been shown as the precondition to achieve 'success'. So, 'if' stands as the right choice.
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is
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would be
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to be
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none of these
C
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Case of sentence formation. We 'suggest' for something to happen. Here, the meeting is suggested 'to be postponed'. Thus, option 3.
C
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Case of prepositional usage. The sentence implies that 'he' is being 'considered for' promotion. Thus, option 3.