In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
His suggestion on how to deal with the thief was invaluable, but the police considered it................

A. useless  
B. impossible
C. necessary
D. timely

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Correct Answer: A