In each question there are four sentences. Each sentence has a pair of homophones that are italicized and highlighted. From the italicized and highlighted pair of homophones, select the most appropriate word(s) to form correct sentences. Then from the options given choose the best one.

$\left(\mathrm{i}\right)$ The devastating earthquake came as a major blow to the country which was already in the throws(a)/throes(b) of an economic recession. 

$\left(\mathrm{ii}\right)$ There was a sudden surge(a)/serge(b) of excitement among the children when the teacher announced that they would be taken on an excursion.

$\left(\mathrm{iii}\right)$ You must listen to the counsel(a)/council(b) of your elders lest you repent later.

$\left(\mathrm{iv}\right)$ The kind old lady took pity on the little retch(a)/wretch(b) and gave him some food and warm clothes.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

VINDICTIVE

Choose the word which is most nearly the opposite in meaning as the word written below in bold.

Temporary

Directions: In the following question, a word is given. Choose the option that is the most similar or nearest in the meaning of the given word.

Predict

In this question, choose the word most opposite in meaning to the given word.

Perilous

Choose the one which is best express the meaning of the given word and mark your answer.

Notion

Choose the synonym of the given word.

Reinforced

In the question below, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

In this question, choose the word most opposite in meaning to the given word.

Impede

Directions: In the question below, the sentence has four underlined words or phrases. Choose one word or phrase that must be changed for the sentence to be correct.

Caffeine in coffee is relative harmless if people drink it moderately.

In this question, choose the word most opposite in meaning to the given word and mark your answer.

Hasten