Direction: In these questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
The little girl was knocked down by a speeding car and she lost her __ immediately.

Options

A. 1) conscience
B. 2) conscientious
C. 3) conscious
D. 4) consciousness

Answer

D

Explanation

consciousness (Adj.) : the state of being conscious
conscience (Noun) : a sense of right and wrong that urges one to act morally
conscientious (Adj.) : involving or taking great care
conscious (Adj.) : alert and awake
Here, consciousness is the right usage.