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The correct prepositions are 'for' to indicate the purpose of going and 'during' to specify the time period within September. 'For a holiday during September' is the proper phrase, making option D correct.

A sharp knife is necessary to cut meat effectively because it can slice through the meat cleanly and with less effort. The other options do not specifically relate to the ability to cut meat well.

The phrase 'Be in your shoes' is an idiomatic expression meaning to imagine oneself in another person's situation. Among the options, 'Shoes' is the correct word to complete the phrase.

The idiom "peddle one's own canoe" means to manage one's own affairs or solve one's own issues without relying on others. Option B correctly captures this meaning.

The word 'disparage' means to belittle or speak negatively about someone or something. Its antonym is 'praise,' which means to express approval or admiration. Therefore, option C is the correct antonym.

The word 'popular' best fits the blank as it describes a boy who has many friends. 'Famous' implies public recognition beyond friends, 'quiet' does not imply having many friends, and 'handsome' relates to appearance, not social connections.

The words written on a tombstone or grave are called an epitaph. It is a brief text honoring the deceased, distinguishing it from the other options.

The word 'timid' best fits the sentence as it describes a girl who is shy or lacks confidence, which explains why she does not like to go out alone. The other options do not fit as well: 'frightened' and 'scared' imply temporary fear, and 'lonely' refers to feeling alone rather than reluctance to go out alone.

The word 'shocking' best fits the sentence as it conveys the strong emotional impact of the tragic news about the children drowning. While 'bad', 'unpleasant', and 'terrifying' could describe the news, 'shocking' is the most appropriate adjective to express the sudden and distressing nature of the event.

The word 'waggle' means to move or cause to move with short quick movements from side to side or up and down, which is closest in meaning to 'wobble'. The other options do not convey this meaning.