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Option D correctly changes the direct speech into indirect speech by maintaining the present tense 'expected' and the base form 'to attend,' which is appropriate after 'expected me to.' Other options either misuse tense or verb form.

"Nod off" is an idiomatic expression meaning to fall asleep, especially briefly or unintentionally. Therefore, option B is the correct meaning.

The word 'terrified' best fits the context of hostages huddling together and waiting to be rescued, as it conveys fear and anxiety appropriate to the situation. The other options do not suitably describe the emotional state expected in such a scenario.

The correct phrase is 'pulled over' which means to stop a vehicle at the side of the road, especially when hearing a siren. 'Pulled in', 'pulled off', and 'pulled up' do not correctly convey this meaning in this context.

The word 'abbreviate' means to shorten, so its antonym is 'expand,' which means to make larger or longer. Therefore, option C is the correct antonym.

The idiomatic and most commonly accepted preposition to use with 'the back of the queue' is 'at'. We say 'at the back of the queue' because 'at' refers to a specific point or location, which fits the meaning of being positioned at the end of the line. While 'in the back of the queue' might be understood, it is less common and not the standard usage. Therefore, the correct answer is 'A' (at).

The sentence "I _________ my friend will die soon." expresses a negative or fearful expectation about the friend's fate. The verb "fear" fits grammatically and contextually to express this concern. "Hope" is generally used for positive or desired outcomes, so it is not appropriate here. "Expect" could be used but is more neutral and less emotional than "fear." Therefore, "fear" is the most suitable verb to complete the sentence.

The idiom "in the blue funk" means to be in a state of fear or terror. Option B correctly captures this meaning, while the other options do not relate to this idiom.

The correct preposition to use with 'cautioned' in this context is 'against,' as in 'The teacher cautioned me against my spelling,' meaning the teacher warned about mistakes in spelling. 'For' is incorrect here because 'cautioned for' is not a standard collocation.

The correct preposition to use with 'yielded' in this context is 'to', making the phrase 'yielded to the temptation' correct. The other options do not fit grammatically or idiomatically.