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Option A correctly converts the direct question into reported speech by removing the question format and using 'why she was sleeping' without 'that'. Options B and C are grammatically incorrect because 'that' is unnecessary and the word order is wrong in C. Option D is incorrect as A is correct.

The word 'confiscated' means to take or seize something, especially by authority. Therefore, 'Seize' is the correct synonym among the options provided.

The correct preposition to use with 'belongs' when indicating association with a group or family is 'to'. Hence, 'He belongs to a noble family' is correct.

The word 'facile' means easily achieved or effortless, so its synonym is 'easy'. The other options do not share this meaning.

"To 'Jazz Up'" means to make something more exciting or lively, which matches option B. The other options do not capture the idiomatic meaning of the phrase.

The present perfect continuous tense 'have been looking' is correct here because it describes an action that started in the past and is still continuing. Since 'police' is plural, 'have' is used instead of 'has'.

The word 'abstemious' means characterized by self-denial or moderation, especially in eating and drinking. Therefore, 'Moderate' is the correct synonym among the options provided.

The correct preposition to use with 'accused' in this context is 'of'. The phrase 'accused of theft' is the standard and grammatically correct expression.

Defamation refers to the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements. Both 'Libel' (written defamation) and 'Slander' (spoken defamation) are synonyms of defamation, making option C correct.

The correct preposition to use with 'jealous' in this context is 'of'. The phrase 'jealous of her success' is the standard and grammatically correct expression.