In the question given below, a part of the sentence is bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose ‘No Improvement’ as your answer. The workers should have been more meticulous.
In the question given below, a part of the sentence is bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose ‘No Improvement’ as your answer. The workers should have been more meticulous. Correct Answer Punctual
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 'Punctual'
[ alt="428" src="//storage.googleapis.com/tb-img/production/20/08/428.png" style="width: 25px; height: 25px;">The meaning of the underlined word 'Meticulous' is 'Showing great attention to details, very careful and precise.' It is an adjective.
The meaning of the other words are:
- Precise: Marked by exactness, the accuracy of expression, or detail.
- Committed: Pledge or bind to course policy.
- Punctual: Happening or doing at the appointed time.
In the case of workers, 'punctual' sounds better than any other word.
[ alt="bulb (3)" src="//storage.googleapis.com/tb-img/production/20/08/bulb%20%283%29.png" style="width: 25px; height: 25px;">More Synonyms for the word 'Meticulous' are: Punctilious, Careful, Conscientious, Exacting, Demanding, etc.
[ alt="key (2)" src="//storage.googleapis.com/tb-img/production/20/08/key%20%282%29.png" style="width: 20px; height: 20px;">Note: Be careful regarding the meanings of 'Punctilious' and 'Punctual'- both are adjectives but are different in meaning.