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The correct preposition to use with 'turns' in this context is 'to'. The phrase 'he always turns to you' is idiomatic and grammatically correct, meaning he directs his attention or reaction toward you. The option 'at' is incorrect here. This is supported by standard English usage and grammar references on prepositions.

The antonym of 'attract' is 'repel' because 'attract' means to draw towards, while 'repel' means to drive away or push back. The other options do not convey the opposite meaning of 'attract'.

The correct preposition to use with 'serious' followed by a gerund (verb in -ing form) is 'about'. The phrase should be 'He is serious about visiting Islamabad.' None of the options A (Of), B (For), or C (To) are correct in this context. Since 'about' is not provided as an option, the question as given is flawed. However, among the given options, none is correct, but the closest correct preposition in standard English usage is 'about'. Therefore, the question should be corrected to include 'about' as an option, and the correct answer should be 'about'. Since 'about' is not an option, the best course is to correct the question by adding 'about' as an option and marking it as the correct answer.

The word 'abrupt' means sudden or unexpected. Among the options, 'Sudden' is the correct synonym, while 'Noisy' and 'Calm' have different meanings, and 'All of these' is incorrect.

A 'hamlet' is a small settlement smaller than a village, making it the correct answer. 'Aviary' is a place for keeping birds, and 'apiary' is a place where bees are kept, so they are unrelated to the size of a community.

The correct preposition to indicate the instrument used to cut the finger is 'with'. 'He cut his finger with the knife' is grammatically correct and idiomatic.

The idiom "apple-pie order" means something is in perfect order, neat and tidy. Therefore, option A, "Neat & tidy," correctly defines the phrase.

The correct preposition to use with 'protested' when indicating the reason for the protest is 'against'. Hence, 'The students protested against the ill-treatment of their leader' is correct.

The term "infallible" means incapable of making mistakes or being wrong, so it refers to someone free from mistakes and failures. Option C correctly captures this meaning.

The correct preposition is 'between' because it is used when referring to something in the middle of two items, in this case, the mug and the pen.

The word 'pathological' relates to disease or abnormality, so its antonym is 'healthy,' which means free from disease or abnormality. Options like 'sick,' 'chemicals,' and 'selective' do not represent the opposite meaning.

Option D is the grammatically correct and natural-sounding sentence that conveys the intended meaning clearly. The other options contain incorrect word order or verb forms that make them ungrammatical or awkward.

An archetype is an original model or typical example that serves as a pattern or prototype. The antonym of 'archetype' would be a term that means a copy, imitation, or reproduction rather than an original. 'Origin' is closely related to 'archetype' as both imply originality or source, so it is not an antonym. 'Copy' means a reproduction or imitation, which is the opposite of an original model, making it the correct antonym. 'Generous' and 'Factory' are unrelated to the meaning of 'archetype'. Therefore, the correct antonym of 'archetype' among the options is 'Copy'.

The word 'ravage' means to cause severe and extensive damage or ruin. Therefore, 'Ruin' is the correct synonym among the options provided.

The word 'obscene' means offensive or indecent, especially in a sexual context. Both 'dirty' and 'indecent' capture aspects of this meaning, making option D ('Both A & B') the most accurate choice.

The correct preposition to indicate the starting point of an action continuing up to now is 'since'. 'He has been working since morning' is grammatically correct, whereas 'for' would require a duration (e.g., 'for two hours').

The correct preposition to use with 'accountable' in this context is 'to'. We say 'accountable to God' to indicate responsibility or answerability towards God for our actions.

The correct relative pronoun to use as the subject of the clause is 'who' because it refers to 'the man' and functions as the subject of the verb 'met'. 'Whom' is used as an object, which is incorrect here.

The word 'abandon' means to leave something behind or give up on it. Among the options, 'Leave' is the closest synonym, while 'Abstract' and 'Abduct' have different meanings, and 'None of these' is incorrect.

A person who looks on the dark side of things is called a pessimist, as they tend to expect the worst outcomes. This contrasts with an optimist, who expects positive outcomes.

A 'pen' is a small enclosure used to confine cattle, sheep, poultry, and other animals. The other options refer to different types of enclosures or places: 'cellar' is a storage area, 'sty' is for pigs, and 'lair' is an animal's resting place or den.

A moratorium is a temporary prohibition or suspension of an activity, which aligns closely with the meaning of 'embargo,' a ban or restriction, making option B the correct synonym. Other options do not convey this meaning.

Both 'draw' and 'tie' refer to a game ending with no winner, meaning the scores are equal. However, 'draw' is more commonly used in British English and in sports like soccer, cricket, and chess, while 'tie' is more common in American English and sports like basketball and baseball. In the context of the question, 'draw' is an appropriate and widely accepted term for a game in which no one wins.

Genocide is the term used to describe the killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation. The other options refer to killing specific individuals (filicide: killing one's child; fratricide: killing one's brother; homicide: killing another person generally).

The sentence requires a conjunction that means 'if not,' which is 'Unless.' 'Unless you work very hard, you cannot pass' is correct. Other options do not fit the conditional meaning needed here.