In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
The officer walked in front, leaning on a stick and __________ limping.
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".
We took a path that would keep us away from (disturb) them as they basked in the sun and ate a slow meal.