Multiple choice

Directions: Read the passage and fill up the 16th blank with the most appropriate option.

In order to excel in the work place it is very important for a person to remain devoted and focused. His (6) ______ can help him in excelling. He should be able to deliver his best in performing the duties which have been (7) ______ to him. His real test lies in seeing how well he conducts himself during the period of (8) ______. A good businessman should not possess a (9) ______ ego. He should never give a chance to (10) ______ him because of his (11) ______ behaviour. He should (12)______ by his work that he has the capability to (13) ______ any obstacle that comes in his way of success. He should be able to (14) ______ the same attitude among his other staff members. His work should not make them (15) ______ but rather should (16) ______ them.

  1. sluggard

  2. fanciful

  3. flippant

  4. energize

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Explanation

Continuing the contrast structure 'His work should not make them [negative] but rather should ______ them'. 'Energize' means to give vitality and enthusiasm, which is a positive outcome directly contrasting with making staff feel listless (from previous blank). 'Sluggard' means a lazy person (noun, not verb), 'fanciful' means unrealistic (often negative), and 'flippant' means treating serious things lightly - none fit the grammatical need for a positive verb.

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