Answer:
1. a. The players and coaches were tired
b. He was stubborn, so he was punished.
2. I'm not sure,maybe add which?
3. a. popular
b. adopted
4. impure, harmless
5. hideous, actual
6.
The map was being sketched by Mahesh.
A survey is being conducted by a group of scientists
A dog named Polly was bought by them.
Cricket matches were organized every month by them.
Students will pick up the rubbish.
The purpose is to inform.
It is not even clear what the author would be selling. Also, they're not trying to entertain or persuade; there is no indication of this; so the best answer is "to inform".
"Broadcasters sold
<span> airtime to sponsors who then used it to run advertisements for their goods and services" is the correct answer. Add sales are a heavy source of profits. </span>
A narrative would be something like the biography of a famous author or anyone in general.
Hope this helps!! :))