Question

Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can replace the word printed in italics in the sentence without changing the meaning of the sentence.
The accident occurred due to his lapse.

• A. haste
• B. error
• C. ignorance
• D. delay

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

error

The highlighted word means 'fault'.

Option B is correct. 'Error' means 'fault'. Thus, it has the same meaning as the required one and thus, it is correct.

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

'Haste' means 'hurry'.

'Ignorance' means 'lack of knowledge'.

'delay' means 'cause to be slowed down'.