Option 1 -> Matches "venerable" (respected elder) with sentence A about a cracking facade - incorrect word choice.
Option 2 -> Matches "venerable" with sentence A and "veneer" with sentence B about corrupt journalists - incorrect matches.
Option 3 -> Matches "venial" (pardonable sin) with sentence B about corrupt journalists - wrong context.
Option 4 -> (A) veneer = superficial layer that cracks; (B) venal = corrupt/money-motivated; (C) venerable = respected elder; (D) venial = pardonable sin - all correctly matched.
Hence, Option 4: (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) -> "Veneer" refers to a superficial appearance that can crack, "venal" describes corrupt individuals motivated by money, "venerable" means worthy of respect (especially elders), and "venial" refers to minor, forgivable sins. Each word fits perfectly in its context. -> correct