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‘Will’ is the only auxiliary that fits in here. The easiest test is to try out each option one by to see if it makes any sense. For instance, ‘the scheme is be inaugurated by the ministers’ falls flat. Similarly, ‘was’ also does not make any sense grammatically or thematically. ‘Ought’ never stands alone. It has to be ‘ought to be’ and this option is not available.

They may come if they get the train. ‘May’ suggests possibility. But, ‘if they get the train’ raises doubts about their ability to get the train. In the midst of this uncertainty, only ‘may’ fits the bill.

Being well versed in books means well read.

It is never too late to learn is a common saying.

stepped into. This means to continue a job or the work somebody has started. He has stepped into the shoes of his father means he has chosen to carry forward the work of his father.

Books do not usually pressurise, tire or fail us. But, they do influence us. The sentence should read: that book has influenced me greatly.

It is rigorous imprisonment.

The appropriate preposition is through.

In the context of election, the best answer is to keep your flocks together.

‘can hardly’ fits into the slot. As can be seen (1) & (3) are invariably wrong as they go against the context of the statement. Here is a towering personality. Such a personality cannot be missed out. Such a person can hardly remain unnoticed. Hardly ever would also have been appropriate if it had the support of a verb.

The ministry has been contemplating to pass the bill.

He is looking for someone.

We learn it from reliable sources.

Flirt with me is the most appropriate expression here.

Call on is the appropriate expression.