Question

Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the italicized part of the sentence.
She does not get her work done punctually and properly because she is always dawdling.

• A. confused
• B. playing
• C. loitering
• D. chit-chatting

Answer 1

The correct option is C loitering

The highlighted word, in this context, means 'lingering'.

Option C is correct. 'Loitering' also means 'lingering'. 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.