Choose the correct option. 1. Stephen Hawking was born … January 8, 1942, in Oxford, England. …. an...

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1. Stephen Hawking was born on January 8, 1942, in Oxford, England. At an early age, Hawking showed a passion for science and the sky.
2. Stephen Hawking's birth came at an inopportune time for his parents when England was dealing with World War II. In an effort to seek a safe place to have their first child, Frank moved his pregnant wife from their London home to Oxford.
3. Stephen Hawking’s disease can’t be cured.
4. Stephen Hawking studies black holes.
5. The English soldier and statesman who helped make England a republic and then ruled as lord protector from 1653 to 1658, who was a prime mover in the trial and execution of Charles I, and died on 3 September 1658 in London, is Oliver Cromwell.

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1. Stephen Hawking was born … January 8, 1942, in Oxford, England. …. an early age, Hawking showed a passion …. science and the sky.

   • The correct option is 2. on; at; for.
   • Explanation:
     • "on January 8, 1942" is correct because we use "on" with specific dates.
     • "at an early age" is correct because "at" is used for specific points in time, such as ages or life stages.
     • "for science and the sky" is correct because "for" is used to indicate a sense of purpose or interest.

2. Stephen Hawking's birth came at an inopportune time for his parents when England was dealing with World War II. In an effort to seek a …. place to have their first child, Frank moved his pregnant wife from their London home to Oxford.

   • The correct option is 1. safe.
   • Explanation: "safe" is the appropriate adjective to describe a place that is free from harm or danger. The other options either change the meaning or are grammatically incorrect in this context.

3. Stephen Hawking’s disease can’t be …

   • The correct option is 2. cured.
   • Explanation: "cured" is the correct past participle form used in passive voice constructions. The sentence implies that the disease is incurable.

4. Stephen Hawking studies . .

   • The correct option is 4. black holes.
   • Explanation: Stephen Hawking is renowned for his work on black holes and theoretical physics, particularly for his contributions to our understanding of black hole radiation, often referred to as Hawking radiation.

5. He was an English soldier and statesman who helped make England a republic and then ruled as lord protector from 1653 to 1658. He was a prime mover in the trial and execution of Charles I. He died on 3 September 1658 in London. After the Restoration his body was dug up and hanged. What is his name?

   • The correct option is 3. Oliver Cromwell.
   • Explanation: Oliver Cromwell was a key figure in the English Civil War and played a significant role in the trial and execution of King Charles I. After his death, during the Restoration, his body was exhumed and subjected to posthumous execution.

1. Stephen Hawking's disease can't be cured.
2. Stephen Hawking studies black holes.
3. Oliver Cromwell.