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.
His endeavours proved fruitful.

• A. justified
• B. futile
• C. efficient
• D. productive

Answer 1

The correct option is D productive

The highlighted word means 'yielding good results'.

Option D is correct. 'Productive' also means 'yielding good results'. Thus, it has the required meaning and is the correct answer.

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

'Justified' means 'reasonable', 'futile' means 'pointless' and 'efficient' means 'being effective'.