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The sentence requires an adjective describing Maria as a student. "Intelligent" is the most appropriate choice to explain why she does well in her studies, as it directly relates to mental ability. "Clever" is close but less formal and less precise in this context. "Attractive" and "charming" do not relate to academic performance.

The word 'array' means an ordered arrangement or display. Its antonym would be 'disarrange,' which means to disturb the order or arrangement. The other options do not relate to the meaning of 'array.'

The verb 'snap' is commonly used to describe the sudden breaking of wires, often accompanied by a sharp sound like a 'twang'. 'Break' is more general and less specific to wires making a twanging sound, while 'tear' is not typically used for wires. 'None of these' is incorrect as 'snap' fits best.

A fortnight is a period of 14 days or two weeks. This is the standard and widely accepted definition of the term.

The term 'Omniscient' means having complete or unlimited knowledge, awareness, or understanding; knowing everything. The other options do not mean 'one who knows everything.'

The word 'waggle' means to move or cause to move with short quick movements from side to side or up and down, which is closest in meaning to 'wobble'. The other options do not convey this meaning.

The word 'shocking' best fits the sentence as it conveys the strong emotional impact of the tragic news about the children drowning. While 'bad', 'unpleasant', and 'terrifying' could describe the news, 'shocking' is the most appropriate adjective to express the sudden and distressing nature of the event.

The word 'timid' best fits the sentence as it describes a girl who is shy or lacks confidence, which explains why she does not like to go out alone. The other options do not fit as well: 'frightened' and 'scared' imply temporary fear, and 'lonely' refers to feeling alone rather than reluctance to go out alone.

The words written on a tombstone or grave are called an epitaph. It is a brief text honoring the deceased, distinguishing it from the other options.

The word 'popular' best fits the blank as it describes a boy who has many friends. 'Famous' implies public recognition beyond friends, 'quiet' does not imply having many friends, and 'handsome' relates to appearance, not social connections.

The word 'disparage' means to belittle or speak negatively about someone or something. Its antonym is 'praise,' which means to express approval or admiration. Therefore, option C is the correct antonym.

The idiom "peddle one's own canoe" means to manage one's own affairs or solve one's own issues without relying on others. Option B correctly captures this meaning.

The phrase 'Be in your shoes' is an idiomatic expression meaning to imagine oneself in another person's situation. Among the options, 'Shoes' is the correct word to complete the phrase.

A sharp knife is necessary to cut meat effectively because it can slice through the meat cleanly and with less effort. The other options do not specifically relate to the ability to cut meat well.

The correct prepositions are 'for' to indicate the purpose of going and 'during' to specify the time period within September. 'For a holiday during September' is the proper phrase, making option D correct.

The correct prepositions for expressing time are 'at' for specific times (e.g., 7 p.m.) and 'on' for specific dates (e.g., 12 August 1989). Therefore, 'My grandmother died at 7 p.m. on 12 August 1989.' is correct.

The idiomatic and most widely accepted preposition to use when referring to traveling by walking is "on foot." This phrase has been in use since at least the 14th century and is the standard expression in English. While "by foot" is sometimes used and understood, it is much less common and often considered non-standard. The options "in foot" and "from foot" are incorrect in this context. Therefore, the correct answer is "on."

A 'foundling' is a child who has been abandoned by their parents and found by someone else. This term specifically refers to an abandoned child of unknown parentage, making option A the correct answer.

"Quenching" means to satisfy or extinguish, especially thirst or a fire. "Assuage" means to make an unpleasant feeling less intense or to satisfy, making it the closest synonym among the options.

An error in printing or writing is called an 'Erratum'. This term specifically refers to mistakes found in printed material, making option B the correct answer.

The idiom "the pros and cons of" means to consider all the positive and negative aspects or facts of a situation before making a decision.

The correct word to complete the sentence is 'injured' because it is the past participle used as an adjective to describe the man who was harmed. 'Injure' is a verb, 'injury' is a noun, and 'injurious' is an adjective meaning harmful but not used to describe a person in this context.

The word 'scurrilous' means making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation, which aligns with 'severely abusive writing.' The other options do not convey this meaning.

The correct preposition to use with modes of transport like 'air' and 'sea' is 'by'. Therefore, 'Travelling by air is faster than travelling by sea.' is grammatically correct.

The correct preposition to indicate traveling using a mode of transport is 'by'. Therefore, 'by air' is the correct phrase to use when referring to traveling through the air.