Complete the following statements with the most suitable choice :
(i) Alan told the old man that he was going to play the cricket match and that he must not be late. The old man did not say anything because :
(a) he was certainly deaf
(b) perhaps he thought Alan would leave him alone
(c) Alan spoke in a whisper
(ii) Alan was not permitted to play in the match because :
(a) he had helped the old man
(b) the teacher had selected a better boy for the team
(c) he was late
(d) he had cheated the policeman