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The phrasal verb 'turn up' means to arrive or appear, which fits the context of boys arriving for football practice. The other options do not make sense in this context.

The phrase 'faded away' is a correct phrasal verb meaning to gradually disappear or lose color, which fits the context of the sentence about wall color fading. The other options do not form correct or meaningful phrases in this context.

The correct preposition is 'across' because it indicates movement from one side of the field to the other, which fits the context of the sentence. 'In', 'on', and 'along' do not convey the same meaning of crossing the field.

The phrase 'lived off juice' correctly uses the preposition 'off' to indicate subsisting on juice as the only source of nourishment. The other options do not fit idiomatically in this context.

The correct verb form to complete the sentence is 'having' because it correctly forms the present participle to indicate an action in progress at the time the doorbell rang.

The word 'external' correctly describes injuries on the outside of the body, which fits the context of the sentence contrasting visible injuries with internal bleeding. The other options are less appropriate or incorrect in this context.

The phrase 'went on devoting one point only' correctly conveys that the speaker continued focusing excessively on a single point. 'Devoting' fits the context better than 'stressing,' which usually requires an object without 'on.'

The word 'mammoth' means something very large or huge, so its antonym is 'small,' which means little in size. Therefore, option C is the correct antonym.

The word 'wheedle' means to coax or persuade someone through flattery or gentle urging, which is synonymous with 'cajole'. The other options do not share this meaning.

The idiom "hanging fire" means that something is delayed or taking longer than expected, which aligns with option A, "going on slowly." The other options do not accurately capture the meaning of the idiom.

The correct preposition to use with 'abstained' in this context is 'from,' making the phrase 'abstained from salted food' grammatically correct. The sentence means the doctor advised him not to consume salted food.

An epic is a long narrative poem or story that recounts the deeds of old-time gods or heroes, which fits the description best. A legend is a traditional story sometimes regarded as historical but not necessarily about gods or heroes specifically. Therefore, 'Epic' is the most accurate answer.

The idiom 'Pull your socks up' means to make an effort to improve your performance or behavior. Therefore, option D, 'To improve,' is the correct meaning of this phrase.

The phrase 'I'm in the area' is the most natural and commonly used expression when referring to being somewhere nearby or within a general region. 'I'm in the place' is uncommon because 'place' is vague and usually paired with 'at' rather than 'in'. 'I'm in the spot' is informal and very specific, used to indicate an exact point. 'I'm in the location' sounds formal and technical, rarely used in casual speech. Therefore, 'Area' is the best fit for the blank in the sentence 'I've already told you I'm in the _________?'.

The phrase 'I might have thought' is the most natural and commonly used expression in this context, indicating a past assumption or expectation. The other options are less idiomatic or do not fit well grammatically.

The word 'gaunt' means very thin and bony, often due to illness or hunger. Therefore, 'Bony' is the correct synonym among the options provided.

A 'parasol' is a type of umbrella designed primarily to provide shade from the sun, often used by ladies. The other options do not relate to umbrellas.

The adjective 'astonished' is most commonly followed by the preposition 'at' when referring to someone's behavior or an event. For example, 'I am astonished at his behaviour' is the standard and correct usage. The options given do not include 'at', but among the options, 'on' is sometimes used in British English in certain contexts, though less common. 'With' is not standard usage with 'astonished'. Therefore, the best correction is to change the correct answer to 'D' ('On'), but ideally, the question should include 'at' as the correct preposition. Since 'at' is not an option, 'on' is the closest acceptable choice here.

Cædmon’s Hymn is widely recognized as the earliest surviving work in English literature, dating back to the 7th century. It predates other works like Beowulf and the Peterborough Chronicle, making option B the correct answer.

Plutocracy is a form of government where the wealthy class rules or has significant power, which matches the definition 'government by the rich.'

Coercion means the use of force or threats to make someone do something against their will, which directly matches the question's definition.

The correct spelling of the word meaning cruel or harsh behavior is 'Brutality,' which corresponds to option B. The other options are misspellings.

The phrase 'came across' means to meet or find someone or something unexpectedly, which fits the context of meeting an old friend in Empress Market. The other options do not convey this meaning appropriately.

A numismatist is a person who collects or studies coins, making option D the correct answer. Philatelist refers to a stamp collector, ornithologist studies birds, and statistician works with data analysis.

A disease that spreads by contact is described as 'contagious.' 'Infectious' refers to diseases caused by pathogens but does not specify the mode of spread. 'Incurable' and 'fatal' describe the outcome or treatability, not the mode of transmission.