Question

The centralisation of both political and economic powers has been
continuing_ independence.
(A) from (B) for C) since (D) by
The judge recommended a severe punishment so that he
from
drinking in future.
(A) desisted (B) avoided (C) withdrew (D) recoiled​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Since

the 2nd ques where 2 fill the ans

Answer 2

Answer 1:

C) Since

Answer 2:

A) Desisted

Explanation 1:

The above sentence is a past continuous sentence. Where the centralization has been practiced for both political and economic that which continues right from independence. The past perfect continuous tense continues from the past till now and hence since is used.

Explanation 2:

The second sentence is a past tense that happened when he was punished for drinking so he made up to give up drinking.