Multiple choice

Directions: Select the option that fills in the blanks most suitably (in the same order).

As I was working ________ under the pressure of time, I couldn't notice my __________ mistake.

  1. perennially, supernumerary

  2. sporadically, simple

  3. precipitately, slapdash

  4. hysterically, ineluctable

  5. leisurely, stupid

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

As the subject is under pressure, so only 'perennially' and 'precipitately' go with it. But 'supernumerary' mistakes don't make sense, whereas 'slapdash' mistake fits in.