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. The principal of that school was demoted for his incompetence while several others were commended for their .............
A. punctuality B. honesty C. efficiency D. sincerity
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Incompetence; inability to do something successfully; ineptitude. Efficiency; (of a person) working in a well-organized and competent way.
