Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word:
  “An increase in criminal activities and lost productivity are two common results of high productivity.”
A. Fault
B. Error
C. Conduct
D. Mistake
E. Crime

Answer 1

Hint: The word stuffed ought to be grammatically correct. Ensure that the word opted should be synonym (same in meaning) and is acceptable for that specific sentence. Continually build meanings of the sentences then select the right one.

Complete answer:
Option A) Fault: - “An increase in fault and lost productivity are two common results of high productivity.” As the synonym of the word ‘fault’ is ‘guilt’. So, it is grammatically incorrect when used here.
Option B) Error: - “An increase in error and lost productivity are two common results of high productivity.” As the synonym of the word ‘error’ is ‘fault’ the same as the option A. So, it is grammatically incorrect when used here.
Option C) Conduct: - “An increase in conduct and lost productivity are two common results of high productivity.” As the synonym of the word ‘conduct’ is ‘performance’. So, it is grammatically incorrect when used here.
Option D) Mistake: - “An increase in mistake and lost productivity are two common results of high productivity.” As the synonym of the word ‘mistake’ is ‘fault’ the same as the option B. So, it is grammatically incorrect when used here.
Option E) Crime: - “An increase in crime and lost productivity are two common results of high productivity.” As the synonym of the word ‘crime’ refers to ‘criminal activities’. So, it is grammatically correct when used here.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘E’.

Note:The word or phrases which means exactly the same as the other one, known as synonyms. In other words, we can say the word which is similar to the other one is called synonym of that word. Some other Synonyms of the given words are: -
Fault - accountability, liability.
Error – mistake, misprint.
Conduct – bearing, managing.