Directions: In the question, there are four sentences. Each sentence has a…

Directions: In the question, there are four sentences. Each sentence has a pair of words/phrases that are italicised and highlighted. Select the most appropriate words or phrases to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.

(a) The (A) reticent / (B) taciturn boy doesn't want to mix up with strangers.

(b) The (A) exceptionable / (B) exceptional behaviour of the old choleric has been viewed seriously by everyone concerned.

(c) I am simply (A) uninterested / (B) disinterested in your cock and bull story.

(d) The landlord died intestate leaving the (A) descendants / (B) descendents to settle the property dispute at their own.

Note: each option below is a four-letter code, in the order (a)-(b)-(c)-(d), showing which choice -- A or B -- is grammatically correct for that sentence. For example, the option "AAAA" means the (A) word is the correct choice in every one of the four sentences.