What is the difference between alternately and alternatively? Alternatively implies that < b>you have a choice (alternative) — either by sea or by road.

Correct Option: D

What is the difference between alternately and alternatively? Alternatively implies that < b>you have a choice (alternative) — either by sea or by road. In the given question conjunction “or” gives us the clue. When we say alternately it means first by sea then by road, the third time by sea again, the fourth time by road again, and so on. Since both the routes are being used in this case, the conjunction should be “and”.
The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
The journey may be made by sea or alternatively by road.
So , option D is correct answer .

As we know that ,
A clever way to tackle this question would be to see the second as a prepositional usage. You go on foot. Now, would you be utilizing time if you go on foot? If you do something in order to gain time you do it in order to give yourself enough time. For what? To think of an excuse or a way out of a difficult situation.

Correct Option: D

As we know that ,
A clever way to tackle this question would be to see the second as a prepositional usage. You go on foot. So, our choices narrow down to (c) and (d). Now, would you be utilising time if you go on foot? Perhaps not. So, (c) is eliminated. If you do something in order to gain time you do it in order to give yourself enough time. For what? To think of an excuse or a way out of a difficult situation.
The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
To gain time, please go on foot and not by bus.
Hence , option D is correct word .

As we know that ,
If it would have been ‘security’ then it would have been ‘provided’ in the statement not ‘subjected’. Violation (to breech) is also out of place.

Correct Option: C

As we know that ,
If it would have been ‘security’ then it would have been ‘provided’ in the statement not ‘subjected’. Exercise does not fit. Violation (to breech) is also out of place. Use of ‘physical’ in statement indicates ‘violence’. It fits best in the blank.
The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
It is inconceivable that in many schools children are subjected to physical violence in the name of discipline.
Hence , option C is correct word .

As we can say that ,
The word ‘hanging around’ means linger or wait around.

Correct Option: A

As we can say that ,
The word ‘hanging around’ means linger or wait around.
The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
I did not see the point of hanging around waiting for them, so I went home.
Therefore , option A is correct .

As we know that ,
The word ‘probably’ means likely (very/most).

Correct Option: B

As we know that ,
The word ‘probably’ means likely (very/most).
The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
There was a major accident. The plane crashed. The pilot probably did not see the tower.
Therefore , option B is correct word .