Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
His industrious attitude was the reason for his promotion.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Lazy.
Industrious means always working hard. Lazy is the correct antonym as it means not wanting to work.
Hence, the sentence becomes:- His lazy attitude was the reason for his promotion.
The sentence conveys that his lazy became a reason for his promotion.