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.