In the following question, sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
He would always be late with submissions because he would ______ whatever he was supposed to do.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct option is 2 i.e. B.
- prevaricate- speak or act in an evasive way.
- procrastinate- delay or postpone action; put off doing something.
- interrogate- ask questions of (someone) closely, aggressively, or formally.
- interrogate- ask questions of (someone) closely, aggressively, or formally.
As the meaning of the chosen option is "to delay" that is related to the statement it will be correct.
The correct sentence will be-
He would always be late with submissions because he would procrastinate whatever he was supposed to do.