Multiple choice

Which of the options critically completes the passage?

Directions: Answer the question based on the following passage.

Many surveys and studies have been conducted asking buyers what traits they value most in sellers. This information is invaluable for those who truly want to be toward the top of the sales profession. Some of the traits buyers say they want to see in sellers are their being: honest, knowledgeable, organized, punctual, solution-oriented, and empathic. For some sellers, these come very naturally, while for others perhaps it’s a constant struggle to exhibit these traits.
Nearly all the traits can be summed up in one word _________.

 

  1. skillful

  2. methodical

  3. professional

  4. trustworthy

  5. business-like

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

(1) Incorrect; skillful doesn't qualify the skills required. (2) Incorrect; methodical can only be equated with being organized. (3) Correct; most skills mentioned- honesty, punctuality, organized, punctual and solution- orientation can be summed into this one trait. (4) Incorrect; trustworthiness is only one part of the skills listed- honesty. (5) Incorrect; business-like would mean being only business oriented.