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The correct phrase is "an hour's drive" because "hour" begins with a vowel sound, so the article "an" is used. Also, the possessive form "hour's" is correct to indicate the duration of the drive.

Option A, "him being taken on," correctly uses the gerund phrase with the object pronoun "him" followed by the gerund "being" and the past participle "taken," which is grammatically correct in this context. Options B and C are ungrammatical, and D is incorrect since A is correct.

The phrase 'encountered death' is correct and idiomatic, meaning she nearly died. The other options do not fit grammatically or contextually: 'breathe' is a verb and does not fit after 'encountered'; 'unconscious' is an adjective and cannot be the object of 'encountered'; 'None of these' is incorrect since 'death' is correct.

The word 'bleak' means cold, desolate, or lacking in warmth and cheer. The opposite would be 'bright,' which suggests light, warmth, and cheerfulness, making option C the correct antonym.

The correct idiomatic expression is 'under the impression,' which means to believe something, often mistakenly. The phrase 'in the impression' is not used in English. Therefore, the correct preposition to use in the sentence is 'under.'

The sentence requires the present perfect continuous tense to indicate an action that started in the past and is still continuing, which is correctly expressed by 'has been trying.'

The word "blatant" means something very obvious or conspicuous, often in a negative sense. Among the options, "Obvious" is the correct synonym. "Tactful" and "Tragic" have different meanings, and "None of these" is incorrect since "Obvious" fits.

The phrasal verb 'give up' when used to mean 'stop doing something' is followed by a gerund (verb + ing form), not an infinitive. Therefore, the correct phrase is 'give up coming home late at night.' The option 'to come' is incorrect in this context because 'give up' does not take an infinitive to express quitting an activity. The phrase also contains a typo ('dacot'), which should be corrected for clarity, but it does not affect the grammatical choice.

The word 'Adamant' means refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind, which is synonymous with 'Obstinate'. The other options do not convey the same meaning.

The sentence is a third conditional structure, which refers to a hypothetical past situation and its possible past result. Option A correctly completes the sentence with 'they would have understood the plot of the movie,' matching the conditional form.

The sentence is a third conditional, which describes a past unreal situation. The correct form is 'If they had bought new batteries, their torch would have worked better.' Hence, option C 'Had bought' is correct.

The correct conditional form here is the third conditional, which uses 'if' + past perfect ('had discussed') to express a hypothetical past situation. Option B correctly uses this form, making the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful.

Option B, 'you should have completed your task,' correctly completes the question by expressing an expectation that the task ought to be finished, which fits the context of questioning why someone is still playing video games instead of completing their task.

The word 'Coerce' means to compel or force someone to do something. Among the options, 'Compel' is the closest synonym, while 'Entice' and 'Coax' imply persuasion without force, and 'None of these' is incorrect.

The correct form is 'having seen' because it correctly expresses that he admired the musical show after experiencing it, contrasting with its unappealing nature on television. The other options are grammatically incorrect or do not fit the sentence context.

The phrase 'The woman I spoke to' is correct because 'I spoke to' is a defining relative clause where the relative pronoun 'whom' or 'who' can be omitted, making option C the best choice. Options A and B are grammatically incorrect or less natural in this context.

The word 'Deferential' means showing respect or courteous regard. None of the options 'Volatile' (unstable), 'Fraught' (full of), or 'Quick' (fast) are synonyms of 'Deferential'. Therefore, 'None of these' is the correct choice.

Option C is grammatically correct because it uses the correct infinitive form 'not to be sad' after 'advised us'. Options A and B are either incomplete or incorrect in structure, and D is incorrect as C is correct.

The word 'Valiant' means showing courage or determination. The opposite is 'Cowardly,' which means lacking courage. The other options do not represent antonyms of 'Valiant.'

The word 'pertinent' means relevant or applicable to a particular matter. Its opposite is 'irrelevant,' which means not related or applicable. Therefore, option B is the correct antonym.

The correct option is 'are being questioned' because the sentence describes an ongoing action in the present continuous passive tense, indicating that the police are currently questioning the two men.

The correct option is 'while they are in Sheikhupura' because 'while' is followed by the present simple tense to indicate a time clause referring to the duration of their stay. Options B and C are grammatically incorrect in this context, and D is not appropriate since option A is correct.

The word 'massacre' means a brutal and indiscriminate slaughter of many people or animals. 'Slaughter' is a synonym as it also means to kill in a violent or brutal way. The other options do not have similar meanings.

The word 'exonerate' means to free someone from blame or fault. Its antonym is 'charge,' which means to accuse or hold responsible for a fault or crime. Therefore, 'Charge' is the correct opposite of 'Exonerate.'

The correct preposition to use with 'accustomed' in this context is 'to'. The phrase 'accustomed to' means being used to or familiar with something, so 'accustomed to being interrupted' is correct.