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The correct preposition used with 'invested' in this context is 'with'. The phrase 'invested with magisterial powers' is the standard and grammatically correct form.

The correct preposition to use with 'entrusted' in this context is 'with'. The phrase 'entrusted with the care' is the standard and grammatically correct expression.

The correct preposition to use with 'reputation' in this context is 'of'. The phrase 'a reputation of being a good teacher' is grammatically correct and commonly used to indicate the quality someone is known for.

The correct preposition to use with 'cause' in this context is 'of'. The phrase should read 'Darkness was the cause of his losing his way.'

The correct modal verb to use in reported speech or indirect questions about possibility in the past or hypothetical situations is 'could'. 'She wondered whether it could be true' is grammatically correct, whereas 'may' is not typically used in this context.

The correct phrase is 'resist adding' because 'resist' is followed directly by a gerund (verb+ing) without a preposition. Options A and C are grammatically incorrect, and D is not applicable since B is correct.

The correct phrase is 'an hour's drive' because 'hour' begins with a vowel sound, requiring 'an' instead of 'a'. The other options are grammatically incorrect.

The correct verb to complete the sentence is 'deliberated,' which means the jury members discussed or considered something carefully. 'Deferred' means to postpone, and 'adjourned' means to suspend proceedings, neither fitting the context as well as 'deliberated.'

The phrase requires an object form followed by a gerund to function correctly as the object of 'object to.' 'Him being taken on' is grammatically correct, while the other options are incorrect or ungrammatical.

The correct sentence uses the contraction "It's" for "It is" and the proper noun "Met" referring to the Met Office (meteorological department). Thus, "It's going to be chilly weather tomorrow as confirmed in the Met." is correct.

The phrase 'almost encountered death' is grammatically correct and idiomatic, meaning she nearly died. The other options are grammatically incorrect or do not fit the context.

The word 'dilapidated' correctly describes a building or structure in poor condition due to neglect or age, which fits the context of needing restoration. 'Inundated' means flooded, and 'depreciated' relates to value reduction, neither fitting the sentence context. 'None of these' is incorrect since 'dilapidated' is appropriate.

The phrase 'Either my husband or my brother' is singular, so the singular possessive pronoun 'his' is correct. 'Their' is plural and 'its' is used for objects or animals, not people. 'None of these' is incorrect because 'his' fits properly.

The correct word to complete the sentence is 'divulge,' which means to reveal or disclose information. 'Discuss' is possible but less precise in this context, 'depreciated' is incorrect as it relates to value reduction, and 'None of these' is not appropriate.

The correct phrase is 'resist adding' because 'resist' is followed by a gerund (verb+ing form) when indicating something one cannot avoid doing. The other options are grammatically incorrect.

The correct preposition to use with 'benefited' in this context is 'from'. The phrase 'benefited from taking that online training course' is grammatically correct and commonly used.

The plural form 'hypotheses' correctly matches with the plural noun 'bases' to indicate multiple reasons. The phrase 'on the bases of the evidence and witnesses' is the correct idiomatic expression, making option C the correct choice.

The word 'Acclaim' means to praise or approve, which is the opposite of 'Offend,' meaning to cause displeasure or hurt feelings. The other options do not represent opposites of 'Offend.'

"Elucidate" means to make something clear or explain, which is not a synonym of "Investigate." "Examine" and "Scrutinize" both mean to inspect or investigate carefully, making them synonyms. "None of these" is incorrect because option C is not a synonym.

The sentence requires an adjective to describe the nature of the change. 'Gradual' correctly fits the context, indicating that changes happened slowly over time, which aligns with the meaning of the sentence. The other options are either comparative forms that do not fit or irrelevant.

The correct preposition to use with 'benefited a great deal' is 'from,' as it indicates the source of benefit. Therefore, 'Benefited a great deal from taking that online training course' is correct.

The sentence requires the contraction "It's" (It is) and the word "met" (short for meteorological) or "met department" to indicate the weather department. However, none of the options correctly use the contraction and the correct word together. Option B uses "It's-met" which is not grammatically correct or standard punctuation. Therefore, the best choice is D (None of these).

The sentence requires words that fit the context of rejection based on evidence and witnesses. The correct phrase is 'His hypothesis were rejected on the basis of the evidence and witnesses.' Although grammatically 'hypothesis' is singular and the plural form is 'hypotheses,' the option 'hypothesis - basis' is the closest and most appropriate choice given the options. 'Basis' is the correct word to use in this context, meaning 'on the grounds of' or 'because of.' The other options ('Friendly - basis' and 'Hostile - basis') do not fit the context, and 'None of these' is not appropriate since option A is the best fit. The explanation acknowledges the grammatical issue but confirms that option A is the best available answer.

The correct phrase is 'She could not resist adding a moustache to the photo of his headmaster in the class.' None of the given options (A, B, C) are grammatically correct because they either lack the gerund form 'adding' or are incorrectly capitalized and phrased. Therefore, 'None of these' is the correct choice.

The sentence requires a possessive pronoun to indicate whose time will be volunteered. "His" correctly refers to either "my husband" or "my brother," both male, making option A the correct choice.