Misfit, misconstrue,misunderstand, misgiving, mischief... How many you need?
Past progressive I think.
In "Death, Be not Proud," the two things that Donne says give pleasure are rest and sleep. The correct answer is D.
His friends were laughing at his use of English and, after taking in the pain, he too was laughing, He learnt English by his mistake. His reaction to the event made him accepted by his new country.