Which of the options, (1), (2), (3), given below the sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type and underlined to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (D) as the answer.
If I would have realised the nature of the job earlier, I would not have accepted it.

Options

A. beneficial
B. beneficent
C. bounteous
D. No Improvement

Answer

A

Explanation

(1) beneficial (Adj.): favourable, advantageous, helpful
benevolent (Adj.) : kind. helpful and generous
beneficent (Adj.) : giving help , showing kindness , generous
bounteous (Adj.) : giving very generously
Here, beneficial is the right usage.