Question

Complete the sentence with suitable words indicating your option for each question.
The lady received quick promotions when they saw how ________ she was.
A. Lethargic
B. Hostile
C. Correct
D. Hard working

Answer 1

Hint: The given sentence suggests that the lady received quick progress that is promotions. Someone gets promoted on the basis of their ability. Therefore, we will look for an option that defines an ability such that it helps to get promoted.

Complete answer:
Let us analyse each option individually in detail to figure out the correct option with the help of the above stated hint.
Lethargic: The word ‘lethargic’ means the state of being dull and drowsy, unenergetic. Someone would not be promoted if they are lethargic. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Hostile: The word ‘hostile’ mens not friendly, not generous, opposed in feeling or action. Such behaviour of a person would not fetch them a promotion. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Correct: The word ‘correct’ means free from mistakes, right. Just being correct is not enough to get promoted. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Hard working: The word ‘hardworking’ means putting up a lot of effort dedicatedly to achieve something, doing things with passion, honesty and dedication. Such traits of a person get them promoted. Therefore, this is the correct option.

Hence, the correct answer is option D.

Note: The other three options were not meaningful for the given sentence. After our concluded answer, the final sentence becomes “The lady received quick promotions when they saw how hardworking she was”. This makes it a meaningful sentence as promotion follows if someone is hardworking.