Complete the sentence by selecting the most appropriate word/phrase from the given options. The telephone ......... several times before $I$ answered it.

Complete the sentence by selecting the most appropriate word/phrase from the given options. The non-cooperative attitude of the members can only ......... the image of the society.

Complete the sentence by selecting the most appropriate word/phrase from the given options. He is so ......... to light that he never leaves the house without sunglasses.

Complete the sentence by selecting the most appropriate word/phrase from the given options. $A$ crescendo of metallic thuds arose from the market,where the iron-smiths were ......... the pieces of metals.

Complete the sentence by selecting the most appropriate word/phrase from the given options. Chintu is ......... small to start playing cricket now.

Complete the sentence by selecting the most appropriate word/phrase from the given options. Peter pulled a long .......... when he was told that he could not go to London.