For questions 1a, 1b, and 1g, the accompanying passage is required to provide an accurate answer. Since the passage is not visible in the image, these questions cannot be answered.

Here are the answers to the multiple-choice questions:

• For questions 1a, 1b, and 1g, the accompanying passage is required to provide an accurate answer. Since the passage is not visible in the image, these questions cannot be answered.

• c) 'It was very crowded in the station.' Here the underlined word is similar to — The word "crowded" means full of people. "Populous" means having a large population. The best alternative is: i) populous

• d) 'There was a long line of people at the ticket counter.' Here 'line' means — In the context of people waiting, a "line" is commonly referred to as a "queue". The best alternative is: i) queue

• e) A ticket counter is a place where — The primary function of a ticket counter is to sell tickets. The best alternative is: iii) tickets are sold

• f) 'An old couple was trying to find a quiet place to sit down and rest.' Here 'couple' indicates — person(s). A "couple" refers to two people, often a pair who are married or in a relationship. The best alternative is: ii) two