Correct option

1. A. have passed

2. D. going

3. C. short 

4. A. by

5. D. desert   

Explanation:

1.  The present perfect tense “have passed” should be used in the blank to indicate that something happened in the past, while implying that the exact time is not important. Hence, option A is the correct answer. 

2. “Happening’ would have been correct if the blank were not succeeded by the preposition “on”. Among the rest, only “going (on)” will form the correct phrasal vern. Thus, option D is the correct answer.

3.  “To be short” of cash or money implies that one has less money than required or has run out of it. Thus, option C is the most appropriate filler. 

4.  The usage of the phrase “side of” indicates that the “by” is the most appropriate preposition to be used. “By the side of” means beside. Thus, option A is the correct filler. 

5. Adversity refers to hard times. With respect to the context of the sentence, true friends will not leave alone/ desert their friends in bad times. Thus, option D is the most appropriate choice. The other options do not fit the context of the passage. 

Correct option

1. A. is

2. B. against

3. B. disappointing

4. B. to have been born

5. B. her words  

Explanation:

1.The usage of ‘looks’ indicates that the sentence is in the present tense. Thus, the auxiliary ‘is’ should be used. 

2. Since the words “insured” and “theft” have been mentioned, the correct preposition would be “against”. You insure an asset against any mishap. Thus, option B is correct. 

3. We require an adjective to indicate the kind of result. Thus, the noun “disappointment” can be eliminated. “Disappointed” is incorrect as it can only be used in the context of people, but here a “result” is being talked about. “To disappoint” will convey the sense that the purpose of the result was to disappoint, which is not the case here. Hence “disappointing” is the best fit answer.

4.  “By” and “for” are inappropriate prepositions to be followed by the word “lucky”, and “to” must be used. We need the “to be” verb to indicate that the action of taking birth took place, thus, “have been born” is the correct answer. Also, since the sentence is in the passive voice, “have been born”, which is the passive form in past perfect, is correct.

5. To be ‘true to one’s words’ means to act as promised/ said earlier. Thus, option is the correct expression for the blank.