Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence has a blank space and four words are given below. Select the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate that word as your answer.

The team management was worried about the captain's _______ injury.

  1. niggling

  2. niggardly

  3. stingy

  4. niffy

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The adjective 'niggling' means causing slight, persistent annoyance, discomfort, or worry, which is the standard collocation when describing a minor sports or team captain injury.