For each of the sentences given below, identify which of the two underlined words/phrases is correct:

1. "tic" means a sudden twitch of a muscle, whereas "tick" is a small parasitic bug. For the given sentence, "tic" is the appropriate answer.

2. "peaked" means to reach the highest level, and "piqued" means to arouse. From the context of the given sentence, "piqued" is the correct option.

3. "augur" means bode, whereas "auger" is a device used to drill wood.

4. the correct phrase is "to throw off yoke"

Thus, the answer is option A.