A.    A. Much of this may also be true in other parts of the world.

B.    B. But what made India stand out from most was its application of an anachronistic law drawn up by British colonisers.

C.    C. The law banned sex considered “against the order of nature”.

D. Thousands of people were prosecuted under it.

The fact of me being a driver of a lawyer does not excuse his behaviour.

The president and treasurer is negligent of ____ duty.

Which of the following will be filled in the blank numbered (3)?

A. Today, for the first time in history, there are more people over age 60 than under age five.

B. The number of older adults in our society is growing rapidly.

C. Yet, today, only 1 percent of charitable dollars go to efforts that support seniors.

D. As this population expands, so does the need for support, with some 40 percent of middle-class Americans at risk of poverty in retirement.

Which of the following will be filled in the blank numbered (1)?

After a few hours, the council gave ____ verdict.

S1. I know I’m an addict because Twitter hacked itself so deep into my circuitry that it interrupted the very formation of my thoughts.

A. Once the line is formed, why not put it out there?

B. But now a corporation that operates against my best interests has me thinking in 280 characters.

C. Every thought, every experience, seems to be reducible to this haiku, and my mind is instantly engaged by the challenge of concision.

D. Twenty years of journalism taught me to hit a word count almost without checking the numbers at the bottom of the screen.

S6. Twitter is a red light, blinking, blinking, blinking, destroying my ability for private thought, sucking up all my talent and wit.

Which of the following will be filled in the blank numbered (5)?

A. By 2050, that number is expected to rise to 14 million.

B. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, nearly 5.8 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease.

C. Detecting symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease as early as possible can be critical to provide appropriate care and avoid potentially dangerous situations.

D. And family and friends can play a vital role in recognizing and calling attention to these changes in behavior.