Question

Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the italicized part of the sentence.
He would have been his close associate had he not been disloyal.

• A. employee
• B. competitor
• C. colleague
• D. executive

Answer 1

The correct option is C colleague

The highlighted word, in this context, means 'co-worker'.

Option C is correct. 'Colleague' also means 'co-worker'. Thus, it has the required meaning and is the correct answer.

Options A, B and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.

Option D, executive, means 'administrator' in this context.