The conjunction "lest" means "for fear that" or "in case." It is used to introduce a clause stating a reason for fear or a precaution. The sentence implies that the farmer stored grain to prev

Here are the solutions to the questions: 36. The conjunction "lest" means "for fear that" or "in case." It is used to introduce a clause stating a reason for fear or a precaution. The sentence implies that the farmer stored grain to prevent future food shortages. The correct option is A. lest. 37. The sentence requires a conjunction that indicates a consequence or an alternative. "Otherwise" means "if not" or "or else," which fits the context that measures would be taken if regulations were ignored. The correct option is D. otherwise. 38. The sentence shows a contrast between the teacher's explanation and the students' continued mistakes. "However" is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with something that has just been said. The correct option is B. however. 39. The phrase "being one of the top students" provides additional information about Chaitu, who also actively participated in community service. "Besides" means "in addition to" or "apart from." The correct option is C. Besides. 40. "Information" is an uncountable noun. "Little" is used with uncountable nouns to mean "not much," indicating a lack of sufficient information, which led to confusion. The correct option is B. little. 41. "Money" is an uncountable noun. "Much" is used with uncountable nouns to indicate a large quantity. The correct option is C. much. 42. The correct order of adjectives is typically: Size, Shape, Origin, Material. So, "large" (size), "round" (shape), "Italian" (origin), "wooden" (material). The correct option is B. large round Italian wooden. 43. The correct prepositional phrase is "interested in" when expressing a strong desire to know or learn about something. The correct option is C. in. 44. The correct prepositions are "skilled in" (or "skilled at") and "poor at." "Skilled in solving Mathematical problems but poor at speaking English fluently" is the most natural construction. The correct option is C. in/at. 45. The relative pronoun "where" is used to refer to a place where an action occurs. Here, the classmates revise in the library. The correct option is D. where. 46. The relative pronoun "which" is used to introduce a non-restrictive clause that provides additional information about a thing or an animal (in this case, "My school"). The correct option is A. which. 47. The verb "make" followed by an object takes the bare infinitive (without "to"). So, "made us prepare." The correct option is C. prepare. 48. When "remember" refers to a past action, it is followed by a gerund (-ing form). Since the action of placing the assignment happened "yesterday afternoon," the gerund is appropriate. The correct option is B. placing. 49. The verb "let" followed by an object takes the bare infinitive (without "to"). So, "let the students go." The correct option is A. go. 50. The pronoun "it" refers to the singular, non-human noun "the assignment." The correct option is A. it. That's 2 down. 3 left today — send the next one.