Fill in the blanks in the given sentences of List–I with the appropriate words given in List–II:

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is (A) – (IV), (B) – (II), (C) – (III), (D) – (I).

Here is the step-by-step grammatical breakdown of how the sentences in List–I match with the words in List–II according to the correct option:

1. Sentence (A) matches with (IV) Since:
Sentence: "I read the mystery novels since they captivate my imagination."
Explanation: In this sentence, "since" acts as a subordinating conjunction of reason (synonymous with "because" or "as"). It explains the cause or reason behind reading the mystery novels (because they captivate the reader's imagination).

2. Sentence (B) matches with (II) because:
Sentence: "This is the place because he was born."
Explanation: Following the designation of the official correct option, (B) is matched with (II). While standard English grammar typically utilizes the relative adverb "where" to refer to a place (e.g., "This is the place where he was born"), this matching represents the correct key option provided for this specific question.

3. Sentence (C) matches with (III) Where / Since:
Sentence: "Many things have happened since/where we met last time."
Explanation: According to the table in the image, List-II contains a duplicate listing for item (III) as both "Where" and "Since". In standard grammar, the temporal conjunction "since" is used here to refer to the period of time starting from their last meeting ("Many things have happened since we met last time"). Following the official option mapping, (C) is paired with (III).

4. Sentence (D) matches with (I) Unless:
Sentence: "Unless you tell me the truth, I will not allow you to go."
Explanation: The word "Unless" is a conditional conjunction meaning "except if". It introduces a condition that must be met (telling the truth) to prevent the stated consequence (not being allowed to go), making it grammatically and logically correct.