Multiple choice

Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.

The job was a tricky one and the boss didn't want to risk handing it over to a novice.

  1. straightforward

  2. unsuitable

  3. beginner

  4. illiterate
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Novice means a person new to or inexperienced in a field, a beginner. The context contrasts a tricky job with someone inexperienced, making 'beginner' the correct meaning. 'Straightforward' and 'unsuitable' don't describe a person, and 'illiterate' is too specific.

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