Multiple choice

Directions: In the following sentence, one of the words conveys almost the same meaning as the word in CAPITAL letters. Mark that word which you find as being most nearly similar in meaning.

At the local circus, we saw an ADEPT ringmaster who was easily managing the lions, tigers and elephants.

  1. quick

  2. proficient

  3. clumsy

  4. slouch

  5. .

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B Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. ‘Proficient’ implies someone who is competent or skilled in doing his work.