Direction: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
'A stitch in time saves nine'. This wise saying suggests that an (1) ______ action taken on time to rectify an error rules (2) _______ the possibility of accumulation of such errors and future (3) ______ Wisdom, therefore lies in correcting the error as soon as it is (4) ______ There is no point-in allowing the (5) ______to grow and then take hasty actions to set things right.
Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 1

Options

A. superficial
B. opposite
C. appropriate
D. wrong

Answer

C

Explanation

(c) ‘A stitch in time saves nine’ is a very old proverb that means ‘ an appropriate and prompt action towards solving a problem when taken on time may save extra effort later.