Read the passages that follow and choose the correct options that can replace the underlined portions. Kiran: Hi, Meera! I haven't seen you \[\underline{\mathbf{Q11}}\]. Hope everything is fine \[\underline{\mathbf{Q12}}\]. Meera: Yes, everything is fine as usual. \[\underline{\mathbf{Q13}}\], when are you going to retire from your present service? Kiran: I'm now \[\underline{\mathbf{Q14}}\]. I retired on the 31st of last month. Meera: How do you feel after your retirement from such a prestigious job? Kiran: \[\underline{\mathbf{Q15}}\]. I have started feeling bored just within a fortnight of my retirement. Meera: What are your plans to \[\underline{\mathbf{Q16}}\] this boredom?

• A.  for fleeting time       
• B.  For ages
• C.  From prehistoric days  
• D.  Since big bang